haul -
To pull or drag something with effort or force.
It took three men to haul the fishing net out of the water.
verb
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Wet
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gurgle -
To make a bubbling sound like that made by water running out of a bottle
When Sam had a big decision to make, he walked into the woods and sat by a gurgling brook to contemplate and be alone with his thoughts.
verb
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Other /
Body
audio
throb -
To steadily alternative between a large and small size
Bill saw on the monitor that his heart was throbbing with a regular rhythm.
verb
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Bad /
Dangerous
Url
audio
jeopardize -
To endanger or threaten the success or safety of something.
Drinking and driving can jeopardize not only your own life but also the lives of others.
verb
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Sound
Url
audio
amplify -
To increase the strength, effect, or intensity of something.
Social media can amplify both positive and negative messages.
verb
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Bad /
Unfriendly
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nix -
Put an end to; cancel
Once Ed found out that his potential business partner had been arrested for fraud 2 years before, he nixed the scheduled meeting, and he tore up the partnership agreement that he was about to sign.
verb
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Other /
Body
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pucker -
To pull the sides of something, such as skin or cloth together so that folds or wrinkles are formed.
Alice puckered her lips after taking a bite of the sour lemon.
verb
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Bad /
Small
Url
audio
remark -
To make a comment, saying something casually.
The teacher remarked to the class that it was interesting that half the students were absent on this beautiful spring day.
verb
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Bad /
Hostile
Url
audio
renounce -
To formally declare one is giving up and abandoning a claim, a right, or possession
To start her diet she made a resolution to herself that she would renounce cake for a month.
verb
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Good /
Love
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pamper -
To indulge with attention, comfort, and kindness
Hannah was excited for her day at the spa where she would be catered to and pampered.
verb
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Other /
Move
Url
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divert -
To change the direction or course of something.
The police diverted traffic due to the accident, and it took an extra hour to get home.
verb
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Bad /
Unfriendly
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pry -
To inquire too closely into a person's private affairs
Sally hated how her little sister would always pry into her personal business.
