demolish -
To pull or knock down something, such as a building.
The old building was demolished in order to make room for a new one to be built in its place.
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avert -
To avoid or dodge a difficult situation.
At the last minute he realized that the bridge was broken, and he stopped the car just in time, averting a disaster of potentially driving headlong into the river.
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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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glisten -
For something wet, bright, or greasy to shine and glitter.
The grass glistened with dew in the early morning.
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bicker -
To argue about things that are petty and unimportant.
Kelly and Joe recognized that the first rule of marriage is to save your arguments for the important issues, and not to bicker over unimportant things.
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bolster -
To support or strengthen; prop up
Drinking Gatorade while exercising is a good way to bolster performance.
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ignite -
To cause something to catch fire or become inflamed.
Historians discuss and search for the event that ignited the French Revolution.
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revert -
To go back to a previous behavior, situation, or form after a period of change.
After trying a new strategy for a while, the company decided to revert to its original marketing approach, which had worked better.
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backfire -
When a plan fails, to have the opposite result of what was intended.
The politician tried to hide his assets, in order to appear like a common man. But his plan backfired when they were revealed, and people saw that he was a liar.
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hamper -
To restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles
Kyle needed to scratch an itch, but he was hampered by the handcuffs on his wrists.
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snore -
To breathe in a very noisy way through the nose and mouth while sleeping.
She decided to wear earplugs at night because when her husband snored loudly, it woke her up.
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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.
