Even after a year, the senators wrangled over the health-care legislation.
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crush -
Deform, pulverize, or force inwards by compressing forcefully
Bruce was so angry that he crushed his soda can with his bare hands.
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nab -
To catch someone doing something wrong or illegal
The police nabbed the person who tried to blow up the World Trade Center 1993, when he went to the car rental to get back his deposit for the van he had blown up.
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prey -
Hunt and kill for food
The owl swooped down and preyed on an unlucky fish for dinner.
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Adamant -
Firm and unshakable in attitude or belief, even when questioned by others.
Despite everyone's advice, she stayed adamant in her choice to travel alone.
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brazen -
Bold and without shame
The brazen pickpocket robbed people in broad daylight.
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coerce -
To force an unwilling person to do something by using force or threats.
Betty was coerced into going medical school by her parents, and she eventually dropped out.
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bully -
Someone who threatens or coerces others who are smaller or weaker
Bart was the schoolyard bully, and all the other kids were afraid of him.
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slander -
To make a false spoken statement about someone that damages their reputation
The politician slandered his opponent using misleading information and false news.
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prowl -
An animal or person moving around restlessly and stealthily, especially in search of prey
The jaguar spent its days and nights prowling through the bushes and trees quietly in order to track down its prey.
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stifle -
Restrain (a reaction) or stop oneself acting on (an emotion)
Amy stifled a cough so she wouldn't bother her coworkers or make them sick.
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expunge -
Erase or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant)
Terrence accepted the plea deal of one year of community service in exchange for the court expunging his criminal record.
