preempt -
To take the place of something or someone by acting before they do.
He tried to preempt any objections by anticipating and addressing their concerns right away.
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Attack
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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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Sound
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rustle -
To make a soft, muffled crackling sound like that caused by the movement of dry leaves or paper
The autumn leaves rustled when the dog jumped on the pile.
verb
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Good /
Smart
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heed -
To carefully consider advice, instructions, or information.
The hikers didn’t heed the storm alert and got caught in heavy rain.
verb
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Bad /
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.
verb
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Good /
Busy
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splurge -
To spend money freely or extravagantly
To celebrate her promotion, Charlotte maxed out her credit card and splurged on a year's worth of clothing at the mall.
verb
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Other /
Wet
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spew -
To expel large quantities of something rapidly and forcibly
Tourists and hikers love to go to Yellowstone National Park to see the Old Faithful geyser spew forth water about every hour.
verb
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Good /
Flexible
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reimburse -
To pay back money to someone who has spent it for you or lost it because of you.
They were hoping that their insurance company would reimburse them for the cost of the expensive operation.
verb
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Bad /
Pain
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writhe -
To make continual twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body
The soccer player writhed in pain on the ground after spraining his ankle.
verb
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Confused
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stupefy -
To surprise, tire, bore, or shock somebody, resulting in their being unable to think clearly.
When I read about how Larry Ellison built up Oracle into a powerhouse, I am stupefied, and find it hard to understand how he did it.
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Hurt
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bash -
To hit hard and forcefully
When George Nash came home from the pub drunk the third time this week, his wife took out a stick and screamed, “I told you that if you came home drunk again that I would bash your head in.”
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Energy
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empower -
To make someone feel stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life.
The new policy will empower local communities to manage their own resources.
