kowtow -
To act in an excessively submissive or obedient manner, often to gain favor; to bow or kneel as a sign of deep respect or submission.
In ancient China, people would kowtow before the emperor as a sign of respect.
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evade -
To avoid or escape from someone or something.
For years after stealing the jewels from the Jewelry store, Marcel managed to evade being caught.
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tilt -
For one side of an object to be lower than the other
Andrea had to tilt the draw open to access the files.
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relinquish -
To voluntarily let go of something, such as a right, possession, or responsibility.
After years of running the company, he decided to relinquish control and pass the leadership to his successor.
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obliterate -
To destroy (something) completely so that nothing is left
The devastating tornado obliterated the small town until nothing was left standing.
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brag -
To speak in a boastful manner
Ilya bragged to everyone in the office about his new promotion.
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congeal -
To become fixed, firm, or rigid; to change from a fluid or soft state to a thickened or solid state.
The messy ideas in her head finally congealed into a clear vision for the project.
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scrounge -
Seek to obtain (something, typically food or money) at the expense or through the generosity of others or by stealth
As a homeless person, Colin had to scrounge enough money from strangers in order to afford a decent meal.
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straddle -
To sit or stand with one leg on either side of something.
Saddles were first invented so that riders could straddle a horse.
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revive -
To restore something that has stopped functioning, or to awaken something that has been inactive or dormant.
The doctor was able to revive the patient after a few minutes of CPR, bringing him back to consciousness.
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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.
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pander -
To provide what someone wants or demands even though it is not proper, good, or reasonable.
With his lead in the polls dwindling, the candidate pandered to his voters by offering them crazy promises.
