topple -
To fall as a result of being unsteady or pushed.
Robespierre and the National Assembly stormed the Bastille and toppled King Louis XVI in the French Revolution of 1789.
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Happy
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uplifted -
Feeling happy and full of hope.
At the end of the concert we were totally uplifted by the amazing music and performance.
adjective
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Wet
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fizzy -
(of a beverage) containing bubbles of gas; effervescent
On a hot summer day, the sound of fizzy soft drinks is a familiar experience.
verb
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Move
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traverse -
To move back and forth over an area, often in search or exploration.
The hikers traversed the hills and rocky terrain carefully.
verb
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Aggressive
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wrangle -
To have a long and complicated dispute
Even after a year, the senators wrangled over the health-care legislation.
noun
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Brave
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verve -
Vigor and spirit or enthusiasm
With his winning personality and incredible verve, Terry Crews is one of the most charismatic actors working today.
verb
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Delay
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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.
noun
See verb
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swoon -
An occurrence of fainting
Exhausted from working 24 hours straight, the doctor fell into a swoon and landed on the floor.
noun
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Unfriendly
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smirk -
To smile in an uncomplimentary, self-satisfied way.
Jeremy's mother saw the smirk on his face when she asked him if he had finished his homework, and she knew immediately that he had no intention of doing it.
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leeway -
The amount of freedom or flexibility given to make decisions or changes.
My boss gave me some leeway on the project deadline, so I had extra time to finish.
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Mistake
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culpable -
Deserving to be blamed or considered responsible and guilty for something bad that happened.
The mother felt that her oldest son was more culpable for the messy bedroom than his younger brother, because he should have known better.
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Calm
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leisure -
Free time when one is not working or busy; time for relaxation or enjoyment.
After a long week of work, she spent her leisure walkng in the park.
