While exploring the cave, Bill sometimes had to stoop when the ceilings were low.
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158 of670 Bad /
Attack
verb
trample -
Tread on and crush
Black Friday shoppers almost trampled each other when trying to grab the big-screen TVs for sale.
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159 of670 Good /
Friendly
verb
mollify -
To try to calm and soothe feelings, making the other less angry and upset
Bret had to think quickly how to mollify the hungry lion facing him after it had escaped from its cage at the zoo.
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160 of670 Other /
Move
verb
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fluctuate -
To change or vary irregularly, especially in amount or level.
Gas prices tend to fluctuate depending on supply and demand.
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161 of670 Other /
Move
verb
squirm -
Wriggle or twist the body from side to side, especially as a result of nervousness or discomfort
The gymnast's parents squirmed in their seats as their daughter performed in her event.
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162 of670 Other /
Slow
verb
plod -
Walk doggedly and slowly with heavy steps
Richard plodded through the desert as the heat and lack of water left him with no energy.
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163 of670 Bad /
Dishonest
verb
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bamboozle -
To cheat or fool.
When Fred and Joan investigated and added up the numbers, they realized that the great deal they had purchased on the internet was all a lie, and that they had been bamboozled.
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164 of670 Other /
Other
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appease -
To give into demands to avoid conflict
When Samantha's 4 year old boy threw a tantrum in public, she would try to appease him by giving him whatever he wanted to avoid a scene
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165 of670 Bad /
Weak
verb
languish -
(of a person or other living thing) lose or lack vitality; grow weak or feeble
The crops languished in the field after the severe drought.
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166 of670 Other /
Move
verb
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unleash -
To release something powerful or intense, especially something that has been held back; to set free or allow something to happen without restriction.
The storm unleashed heavy rains and strong winds across the region.
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167 of670 Other /
Desire
verb
crave -
To have a very strong feeling of wanting something, even desperately
After Les was assigned to the computer room night shift, he found he couldn't sleep during the day, and he craved eight hours of uninterrupted sleep.
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168 of670 Other /
Wet
verb
splatter -
Splash with a sticky or viscous liquid
When the fountain pen exploded, the ink splattered all over the wall.
