demystify -
To make something easier to understand
Louis Pasteur demystified why people would get sick, by describing little beings called bacteria that were the cause.
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Attack
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retaliate -
To take action in response to a perceived wrong or harm, often by doing something negative in return.
In the heat of argument, he retaliated with words, and later regretted his own outburst, and the effect it had on her.
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Dirty
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singe -
To damage something just enough to cause slight harm, especially through exposure to heat or fire.
She accidentally singed her hair while cooking dinner and had to trim a bit off.
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Sound
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whisper -
To speak very softly, using breath rather than the vocal cords, especially for secrecy or privacy; also a quiet or secret suggestion or rumor.
The employees whispered to each other that the company might be closing
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Unfriendly
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peck -
To strike or bite something lightly and quickly.
She gave her grandmother a quick peck on the cheek.
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Powerless
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beg -
To plead or request strongly due to need or emotion.
When he lost his job, he was so hungry that he had to beg strangers for something to eat.
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Slowly
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scan -
To move your eyes over something slowly in order to get an overview or to find specific information, or getting a machine to do this.
He scanned the crowd for any familiar faces, hoping to see one of his friends at the concert.
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Love
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nurture -
To care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something.
Parents should nurture their children’s creativity and confidence.
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Hostile
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shame -
To publicly disgrace or dishonor someone, making them feel humiliated or guilty.
The media shamed the mayor when it revealed that he had accepted a bribe.
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Hurt
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gawk -
To stare at someone in an rude and unbelieving way
Linda and her friends couldn't help but gawk at their favorite movie star when she arrived at the movie opening.
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Angry
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lambaste -
To criticize someone or something harshly
Before he was fired for his poor performance, Frank was lambasted by his boss in front of his coworkers.
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Move
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tug -
To pull with a lot of force
Betty cried after seeing the movie, because the story tugged at her heart's inner emotions.
