balk -
To hesitate or be unwilling to continue with an idea or action.
Max had made all the plans to move from his apartment to the senior citizens home, but at the last minute, he balked and just couldn’t go through with it.
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Strong
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reinforce -
To make something stronger or more powerful, often by adding additional resources, effort, or structure.
The general ordered additional troops to reinforce the front lines, knowing they were critical to holding the position.
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Attack
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thrash -
To beat a person or animal repeatedly and violently
After Steve insulted his wife, Owen thrashed him until he apologized.
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Move
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flow -
To move steadily and continuously, typically in a liquid, air, or smooth motion.
The conversation flowed easily between the two old friends.
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Body
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clutch -
To grasp or seize (something) tightly or eagerly
Babies will often clutch their parents' fingers as part of a bonding ritual.
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Inward
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putter -
To do things in a relaxed way, without rushing
When Ed retired, he loved to putter in his basement workshop, building toys for his grandchildren.
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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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Disgusting
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repel -
To cause someone or something to back away to a point of greater distance, usually as a result of a strong feeling of aversion or disgust.
His rude behavior seemed to repel new friends, making it difficult for him to form close relationships.
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Unhappy
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sulk -
To be silent, morose, and bad-tempered out of annoyance or disappointment
Charlotte sulked in silence when her mother told her she couldn't go outside to play.
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Small
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winnow -
To remove or eliminate less important or undesirable parts.
The committee had to winnow down the list of candidates to just two finalists.
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New
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purify -
To refine or clarify something to make it more genuine, perfect, or pure
The chef used a special technique to purify the broth and improve its flavor
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Dishonest
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foist -
To Impose an unwelcome situation on someone.
Barry didn't really want Steve to stay over, but Steve claimed he had no other place to stay, so Steve managed to foist himself on Barry because of Barry's natural good nature.
