ravage -
To cause severe and extensive damage to something.
The tornado ravaged the town, leaving nothing but destruction in its wake.
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Aggressive
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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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Uncomfortable
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lug -
To carry or drag a heavy or bulky object slowly with great effort.
For Sam, the worst part of moving to a new house was lugging his belongings over there.
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Friendly
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assuage -
To make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense
When Sam saw that Frank looked sad because his dog Spot had died, Sam tried to assuage his feelings by saying that Spot had had a very good life while he was alive.
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Dishonest
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connive -
To secretly allow (something considered immoral, illegal, wrong, or harmful) to occur
Stewie would connive ways in which to gain power, though he usually failed.
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Afraid
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tremble -
To shake involuntarily, typically as a result of fear or weakness.
George trembled with fear when he saw a mouse in his apartment.
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Pleasure
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slake -
To quench or satisfy one's thirst
Trevor slaked his thirst at the soccer game by drinking half of his water bottle.
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Smart
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verify -
To check or prove something through evidence or investigation
The scientist ran multiple tests to verify the results of the experiment.
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Flexible
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orchestrate -
To organize a complicated plan or event very carefully
The general did an excellent job of orchestrating his various battalions during the intense battle.
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Weak
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sputter -
Top make a series of soft explosive sounds, typically when hot and malfunctioning.
The SUV's engine sputtered as it struggled to haul the trailer behind it.
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Move
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squirm -
To 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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Delay
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defuse -
To reduce the tension or danger in a difficult situation.
The mediator worked hard to defuse the conflict and tension between the two sides that were trying to negotiate an agreement.
