Actions & Processes

General verbs for doing, making, handling, using, and changing things.

1549 words

# Actions & Processes

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**Words:** 1549

## About
General verbs for doing, making, handling, using, and changing things.

## Words by Level

### A1
- do - To carry out or perform an action or task.
- get - To receive or obtain something.
- want - To feel that you would like to have or do something.
- let - To allow someone to do something or allow something to happen.
- take - To get hold of something and move it, or carry it with you.
- need - To require something because it is necessary or very important.
- make - To create or produce something.
- please - Used to make a request more polite.
- give - To hand something to someone so they can have it.
- help - To do something that makes things easier or better for someone.
- put - To move something into a particular place or position.
- keep - To continue to have something and not give it away.
- OK - Satisfactory; good enough but not excellent.
- show - To let someone see something.
- try - To make an effort to do something.
- best - Of the highest quality; better than all others.
- ready - Fully prepared and able to do something or be used right away.
- use - To do something with a tool, object, or method to get a result.
- turn - A change in the direction you are moving or facing.
- eat - To put food in your mouth, chew it, and swallow it.
- happen - To take place or occur.
- free - Costing no money.
- become - To start to be something; to change into a particular state.
- plan - A set of decisions about what you are going to do and how to do it.
- white - Having the colour of fresh snow or milk; the lightest colour.
- cannot - To be unable to do something.
- piece - A part of something larger, or an amount broken or cut off.
- busy - Having a lot to do; actively working on something.
- information - Facts or details about someone or something.
- sing - To make musical sounds with your voice.
- bag - A soft container with an opening at the top, used to carry or hold things.
- spend - To pay out money to buy or do something.
- test - A set of questions or tasks used to measure someone's knowledge or skill.
- join - To become a member of a group or organization.
- key - A small metal object that you use to lock or unlock a door, start a car, etc.
- share - To divide something and give part of it to others.
- laugh - To make sounds and movements of the face that show you are happy or think something is funny.
- often - Many times; frequently.
- green - The colour of grass and leaves, between yellow and blue.
- slow - Not moving or happening quickly.
- action - the process of doing something to achieve a result
- begin - To start doing something.
- cup - A small container with a handle that you drink from.
- practice - Doing an activity repeatedly to get better at it.
- fill - To make something become full.
- shower - The act of washing yourself while standing under water sprayed from above.
- introduce - To tell people each other's names so they can get to know one another.
- subject - The thing being talked or written about.
- pair - Two things that match and are used together.
- repeat - To do or say something again.
- picnic - A meal that you take outdoors to eat, often in a park or the countryside.
- umbrella - A folding frame covered in cloth that you hold over your head to keep off rain or sun.
- vase - A tall open container used to hold flowers or as a decoration.

### A2
- care - To feel that something is important to you or to feel concern about it.
- hold - To carry or keep something in your hands or arms.
- save - To keep someone or something safe from harm or danger.
- luck - Good things that happen to you by chance rather than through your own effort.
- catch - To stop and hold a moving object, usually with your hands.
- dream - A series of images and feelings that happen in your mind while you sleep.
- step - The act of moving the foot to walk or move somewhere.
- hide - To put yourself somewhere where you cannot be seen or found.
- push - To press against something or someone to move it away from you.
- pop - To burst with a short, sharp sound; to make something burst this way.
- camp - A place where people stay in tents or simple buildings for a short time.
- feed - To give food to a person or animal.
- borrow - To take something from someone for a short time, planning to give it back.
- smoking - The act or habit of breathing in the smoke from cigarettes, cigars, or pipes.
- goal - Something you are trying to achieve.
- button - A small round object on clothing that fastens through a hole.
- habit - Something you do often and almost without thinking.
- engineer - A person whose job is to design, build, or maintain machines, structures, or systems.
- suggestion - An idea or plan put forward for others to consider.
- shut - To close something, or to become closed.
- deal - An agreement, especially one to buy or sell something.
- chance - An opportunity to do something.
- shot - The act of firing a gun, or the sound it makes.
- seem - to give the impression of being or doing something
- pull - To take hold of something and move it toward you or in the same direction as yourself.
- act - to do something or take action
- worried - Feeling unhappy and afraid because you keep thinking about a problem or something bad that might happen.
- marry - To become someone's husband or wife.
- expect - To think or believe that something will probably happen.
- handle - The part of an object that you hold to use or carry it.
- lead - To guide or take someone to a place.
- force - Physical power or strength used on something.
- offer - To ask someone if they would like something, or to hold it out for them.
- realize - To suddenly understand or become aware of a fact or situation.
- magic - The power to make impossible things happen by using special words, spells, or rituals.
- support - To help or encourage someone or something, often by agreeing with them.
- reach - To stretch out your arm, especially to touch or take something.
- bother - To annoy or disturb someone.
- favor - A helpful act that you do for someone.
- allow - To let someone do something or let something happen.
- pressure - A feeling of stress caused by demands or difficulties.
- interest - a feeling of wanting to know about or take part in something.
- necessary - Needed in order to do or achieve something.
- advice - An opinion you give someone about what they should do.
- account - An arrangement with a bank or company to keep or use money or services.
- trick - A clever or dishonest act meant to fool or cheat someone.
- release - To set a person, animal, or thing free.
- prepare - To make something ready for a future use or event.
- male - Belonging to the sex that does not give birth or lay eggs; relating to men or boys.
- remind - To make someone remember something they need to do or know.
- manage - To succeed in doing something difficult.
- permission - The act of allowing someone to do something.
- invite - To ask someone to come to an event or to your home.
- fail - To not succeed in what you are trying to do.
- exchange - To give something and receive something else in return.
- receive - To get or be given something that is sent or offered.
- zone - An area that is special or different in some way, often set aside for a particular purpose.
- freeze - To become solid or turn to ice because of cold.
- hug - To hold someone closely in your arms to show love or affection.
- provide - To give someone something they need or want, especially support or food.
- seek - to try to find or get something
- earn - To get money in return for work that you do.
- bay - A part of the sea or a lake that curves into the land.
- panic - A sudden strong feeling of fear that stops you thinking clearly.
- attempt - To try to do something, especially something difficult.
- perform - To do or carry out a task or action.
- bury - To place a dead body in the ground or a tomb.
- shine - To give out or reflect bright light.
- argument - An angry disagreement between people.
- product - Something that is made or grown to be sold.
- replace - To put a new or different person or thing in the place of another.
- prevent - To stop something from happening.
- lend - To let someone use something of yours for a while, expecting it back.
- apply - To make a formal request for something such as a job or a place.
- succeed - To achieve what you wanted or planned.
- helpful - Giving help; useful.
- liberty - The freedom to live, think, and act as you choose.
- thirsty - Feeling the need to drink.
- tap - To hit something gently and quickly.
- bend - To make something curved or to become curved.
- appropriate - Suitable or right for a particular person, situation, or purpose.
- fridge - A refrigerator; an appliance that keeps food cold.
- delay - To make something happen later than planned, or to do it later than you should.
- coin - A piece of money made of metal, usually round and flat.
- washing - Clothes and other items that need to be, are being, or have been washed.
- operate - To control or make a machine, device, or system work.
- click - To press a button on a computer mouse, or to make a short sharp sound.
- swallow - To make food or drink pass from your mouth down into your stomach.
- include - To have something as a part of a whole.
- commitment - A promise or willingness to give your time and energy to something you believe in.
- envelope - A flat paper cover in which you put a letter before posting it.
- Ms. - A title used before a woman's name when you do not want to show whether she is married.
- perfume - A liquid with a pleasant smell that people put on their skin.
- forbid - To order someone not to do something.
- depend - To be affected or decided by something else.
- inspiration - A feeling of excitement or new energy that makes you want to create or do something.
- slice - A thin, flat piece cut from something.
- included - Contained as part of something, often at no extra charge.
- spill - To accidentally let liquid or a substance flow out of its container.
- precise - Exact, clear, and accurate.
- relaxed - Calm and free from worry, stress, or tension.
- ambition - Something you very much want to do or achieve.
- spoon - A utensil with a small bowl-shaped end and a handle, used for eating, stirring, or serving.
- pursue - To work hard to achieve or get something you want.
- stamp - A small piece of paper you stick on a letter or parcel to show the postage has been paid.
- encourage - To give someone confidence, hope, or support
- satisfy - To please someone by giving them what they want or need.
- splash - To make liquid fly about in drops, or to hit liquid noisily.
- context - The situation or set of facts that surround an event and help you understand it.
- impatient - Easily annoyed by waiting or delays.
- disappointing - Not as good as you hoped or expected; causing disappointment.
- essay - A short piece of writing on a particular subject, often for school or a magazine.
- oppose - To disagree with and try to prevent something.
- amused - Finding something funny or entertaining.
- prediction - A statement saying what you think will happen in the future.
- verb - A word that describes an action, event, or state, such as 'run' or 'be'.
- terrify - To frighten someone very badly; to fill with terror.
- bookshelf - A shelf or set of shelves for keeping books on.
- arrange - To make plans for something to happen.
- lazily - in a slow, relaxed way, without much effort
- gracefully - in a smooth, attractive, and controlled way
- relight - to light or kindle something again

### B1
- set - To put or place something in a particular position.
- hurry - To do something or move quickly because there is little time.
- glad - Happy and pleased about something.
- breathe - To take air into your lungs and let it out again.
- pray - To speak to a god, often to give thanks or ask for help.
- amazing - Extremely good; wonderful.
- swear - To use rude or offensive language.
- grab - To take hold of something suddenly and firmly.
- press - To push firmly against something.
- otherwise - If things were different; or else.
- deserve - To be worthy of something good or bad because of how you have acted.
- lay - To put something down carefully, usually in a flat position.
- breath - The air that you take into your lungs and let out again.
- prepared - Made ready in advance.
- fake - Not real; made to look genuine in order to deceive.
- breathing - The act of taking air in and out of the lungs.
- suicide - The act of intentionally killing oneself.
- concerned - worried about something
- signal - A sound, gesture, or light used to give information, a warning, or an order.
- bless - To ask God to protect or help someone or something.
- deliver - To take goods, letters, or other items to a place or person.
- chase - To run after someone or something in order to catch them.
- council - A group of people chosen to manage or govern something, such as a town.
- union - An organized group of workers formed to protect their rights and bargain with employers.
- desperate - Needing or wanting something so much that you will do anything to get it.
- warn - To tell someone about a possible danger or problem so they can avoid it.
- convince - To make someone believe that something is true, often by using arguments or evidence.
- exact - Completely correct and accurate in every detail.
- defend - To protect someone or something from attack or harm.
- dump - To get rid of something by throwing it away carelessly.
- engaged - Having formally agreed to marry someone.
- commit - To do something wrong or illegal, such as a crime.
- slip - To slide and lose your balance suddenly.
- intend - to plan or want to do something.
- gee - An exclamation used to show surprise, excitement, or mild frustration.
- guarantee - To promise that something will happen or be done.
- deny - To say that something is not true.
- struggle - To try very hard to do something difficult.
- package - Something wrapped or boxed up to be carried or sent; a parcel.
- option - One of several things you can choose from.
- charity - An organization that helps people in need.
- balance - A state in which different parts or forces are equal or steady, so nothing tips over or dominates.
- routine - A fixed set of things you usually do in a regular order.
- cage - A container made of bars or wire for keeping animals or birds.
- awkward - Making you feel embarrassed or uncomfortable.
- aim - To plan or intend to do something.
- motive - A reason that makes someone want to do something.
- patrol - The act of moving around an area regularly to keep it safe and watch for trouble.
- fantasy - Something you imagine that is pleasant but unlikely to happen.
- charm - A quality that makes someone or something attractive and pleasing.
- capture - To catch a person or animal and hold them as a prisoner.
- shocked - Very surprised and upset by something.
- pin - A short, thin piece of metal with a sharp point, used to fasten things together.
- aid - Help or support, especially given to people in need.
- brief - Lasting only a short time.
- tend - To usually do something or be likely to behave in a certain way.
- tent - A shelter made of cloth stretched over poles, used for camping outdoors.
- propose - To suggest a plan or course of action for people to consider.
- tense - A form of a verb that shows when an action happens, such as past, present, or future.
- recommend - To suggest something or someone as good or suitable.
- effective - Working well and producing the result you want.
- blessing - Something good that you are grateful for.
- forbidden - Not allowed; officially banned.
- humor - The quality of being funny or amusing.
- require - To need something.
- needle - A thin, pointed metal tool used for sewing, with a hole at one end for thread.
- independent - Free from outside control; not ruled by another country or authority.
- terror - Very strong fear.
- tire - A rubber ring filled with air that fits around a wheel of a car or bicycle.
- register - To put your name on an official list in order to do something.
- combination - A mix of two or more different things joined together.
- assistance - Help given to someone who needs it.
- rely - To depend on or trust someone or something to do what you need.
- pale - Light in colour, not strong or bright.
- fuss - Unnecessary worry, excitement, or activity about something small.
- collar - The part of a shirt, coat, or dress that fits around the neck.
- helpless - Not able to look after yourself or do things without help.
- luxury - Great comfort and pleasure, usually involving expensive things.
- accurate - Correct and free from mistakes.
- curtain - A piece of cloth hung over a window to keep out light or give privacy.
- harbor - A sheltered area of water where ships can stay safely.
- phrase - A group of words that go together and act as a unit, but do not form a full sentence.
- fortunate - Lucky; having or bringing good luck.
- expose - To uncover something so that it can be seen.
- confusion - A state of not understanding clearly or not knowing what to do.
- repay - To pay back money that you owe.
- capacity - The amount that something can hold or contain.
- assist - To help someone do something.
- contain - To hold or have something inside.
- gesture - A movement of the hands, head, or body to express something.
- engage - To take part in something or get involved with it.
- reserve - To arrange for a room, table, or seat to be kept for you in advance.
- involve - To include something as a necessary part or result
- occur - To happen or take place.
- sequence - A set of things arranged or happening one after another in a particular order.
- lodge - To become stuck firmly in a particular position.
- attract - To make someone interested in or want to come to something.
- clip - A small device used to hold things together or in place.
- seize - to take hold of something suddenly and firmly
- amusing - Funny and enjoyable; making you laugh or smile.
- guidance - Help or advice that tells you what to do.
- satisfaction - The good, contented feeling you get when you achieve or get what you wanted.
- sour - Having a sharp, acidic taste, like a lemon.
- frustrated - Annoyed and impatient because you cannot do or get what you want.
- urge - To strongly advise or try to persuade someone to do something.
- demonstration - A public protest by a group of people, often about a political issue.
- resolve - To find a solution to a problem or difficulty.
- extend - To make something longer or larger in size, time, or scope.
- accomplish - To succeed in doing or completing something.
- registration - The act of putting your name on an official list to take part in something.
- amazed - Very surprised, often in a way that fills you with wonder.
- tease - To make fun of someone in a playful way.
- expand - To become larger in size, amount, or extent.
- selection - a range of things to choose from
- delight - A feeling of great pleasure or joy.
- demonstrate - To clearly show that something is true or real.
- repeated - Happening or done again and again.
- preparation - The act of getting ready for something.
- contribution - Something you give, such as money, to help a shared cause.
- promote - To help something develop or become more successful.
- introduction - The first part of a book, essay, or talk that explains what will follow.
- inspire - To make someone feel they want to do something or to give them new ideas.
- determination - The quality of trying hard to do something and not giving up.
- contribute - To give money, help, or ideas toward something shared.
- arise - To happen or start to exist, especially a problem or situation.
- counseling - Professional help and advice for dealing with personal problems.
- frustration - The feeling of being annoyed and impatient when you cannot do what you want.
- mend - To repair something that is broken, torn, or damaged.
- harness - To control and use something powerful, such as energy or natural forces.
- dedicate - To give all your time and energy to a particular activity or purpose.
- ingredient - One of the foods or substances you combine to make a dish.
- qualify - To reach the necessary standard or pass the tests to do a job or take part in something.
- tighten - To make something firmer or more securely fastened.
- instruction - A piece of information telling you how to do or use something.
- tempt - To make someone want to have or do something, especially something they should avoid.
- retain - To keep or continue to have something.
- strengthen - To make something stronger or more powerful.
- stumble - To hit your foot on something and almost fall.
- distinguish - To recognize the difference between two or more things.
- enable - To make it possible for someone to do something
- reclaim - To get back something that was taken away or lost.
- imitate - To copy the way someone speaks, behaves, or looks.
- refusal - The act of saying you will not do or accept something.
- complicate - To make something more difficult to understand or deal with.
- accessible - Easy to reach, enter, or get to.
- favorable - Showing approval or support.
- discourage - To make someone feel less confident or less willing to do something.
- motivate - To give someone a reason or the enthusiasm to do something.
- diligence - Hard, careful, and steady effort in your work or duties.
- recycled - Made from materials that have been processed and used again.
- overwhelm - To affect someone so strongly with a feeling that they cannot think or react clearly.
- constitute - To be or be considered as something.
- simplify - To make something easier to do or understand.
- revision - The act of changing or improving something to make it better or more correct.
- carelessness - A lack of care or attention.
- limitation - A weakness or shortcoming that reduces what something can do.
- brainstorming - A way of solving problems by having a group share many ideas freely.
- outweigh - To be more important or valuable than something else.
- fascinate - To attract and hold someone's interest very strongly.
- glint - A quick flash of light reflected from a shiny surface.
- grouping - A collection of people or things put together as a group.
- overwork - To make someone or something work too hard.
- eagerness - A strong feeling of wanting to do something or be involved in it.
- acknowledgment - The act of admitting or accepting that something is true or real.
- procrastination - The habit of delaying or putting off things you should do.
- accustom - To make yourself or someone get used to something.
- participle - A form of a verb that can act as an adjective or help make tenses, such as 'broken' or 'running'.
- retell - To tell a story or event again, often in your own words.
- exchange rate
- fixed - Not changing; staying the same.
- injured - Hurt or harmed physically.
- determined - Having decided firmly to do something and not letting anything stop you.
- marketing - The activity of promoting, advertising, and selling products or services.
- recommendation - A suggestion about the best thing to do.
- donate - To give money or goods to a charity or good cause.
- decorate - To make something look more attractive by adding things to it.
- unscrew - to loosen or remove something by turning it
- perish - to die or be destroyed, especially suddenly or in harsh conditions
- tamper - to interfere with or alter something without permission, often dishonestly or in a way that causes damage
- untwist - to remove a twist from something or separate strands that have been twisted together
- searcher - a person who searches for, investigates, or carefully examines something
- overload - to put too much weight, work, information, or demand on someone or something
- riddance - welcome relief at the removal or departure of an unwanted person or thing, especially in the phrase good riddance

### B2
- dig - To break up and move earth, especially to make a hole.
- making - The act or process of producing or creating something.
- tough - Difficult to do or deal with.
- revenge - Action you take to hurt someone because they have hurt you.
- saving - Money you keep instead of spending, set aside for the future (usually plural: savings).
- prime - Most important; main.
- sue - To take legal action against someone in a court of law.
- assure - To tell someone something confidently so they feel less worried.
- surrender - To stop fighting and admit that you have been defeated.
- ease - The state of being able to do something without difficulty.
- timing - The choice of the right moment for something to happen.
- relief - The good feeling you get when worry, pain, or trouble ends or eases.
- shed - To get rid of something you no longer want or need.
- engagement - An agreement to marry, or the period before the wedding.
- insult - To say or do something rude that offends someone.
- bothered - Feeling annoyed, worried, or upset.
- massage - The act of rubbing and pressing the body to relax muscles or relieve pain.
- audition - A short performance to show whether an actor, singer, or musician is suitable for a role.
- threaten - To say that you will hurt or punish someone, especially to make them do what you want.
- embrace - To hold someone closely in your arms to show affection; to hug.
- scheme - An official plan or programme to achieve something.
- consent - Permission for something to happen or be done.
- drain - A pipe or channel that carries away waste water or liquid.
- spite - A desire to hurt, annoy, or upset someone out of ill will.
- shrink - To become smaller in size or amount.
- proposed - Suggested or planned but not yet put into action.
- cooperation - The act of working together toward a shared goal.
- manual - A book that explains how to use or operate something.
- torch - A small electric lamp you hold in your hand; a flashlight.
- fulfill - To do or complete something you promised or were required to do.
- tolerate - To allow something you dislike to happen without trying to stop it.
- courtesy - Polite and considerate behaviour.
- divided - Separated into different parts or pieces.
- dip - To put something quickly into a liquid and take it out again.
- cease - To stop happening or to stop doing something.
- cue - A signal or event that tells someone to do something.
- pursuit - The act of trying hard to achieve or get something.
- bombing - An attack in which bombs are dropped or set off.
- straighten - To make something straight or straighter.
- corrupt - Willing to act dishonestly in return for money or power.
- desperately - In a way that shows you want or need something very much.
- addict - a person who cannot stop taking a harmful drug
- X-ray - A photograph of the inside of the body, made using invisible rays that pass through it.
- execute - To carry out a plan, order, or task.
- assembly - A group of people who gather together for a shared purpose.
- intent - what you plan or aim to do; your intention.
- vow - A serious, solemn promise.
- disposal - The act of getting rid of something.
- clumsy - Moving in an awkward way and often dropping or knocking things.
- clap - To hit your hands together repeatedly to show you are pleased.
- grasp - To take and hold something firmly, especially with your hand.
- adoption - The act of legally taking a child into your family to raise as your own.
- doom - A terrible fate, especially death or destruction, that seems impossible to avoid.
- initiative - A new plan or action started to solve a problem or improve something.
- entertaining - Amusing and enjoyable; holding your interest.
- temptation - A strong wish to have or do something you know you should avoid.
- extension - An extra part added to something to make it bigger or longer.
- donation - Something, especially money, given to a charity or good cause.
- vanish - To disappear suddenly and completely.
- relieve - To make pain, worry, or a problem less severe.
- telescope - An instrument that makes distant objects look closer and larger, especially stars and planets.
- addicted - unable to stop taking a drug or doing something harmful
- tackle - To deal with a difficult problem or task in a determined way.
- lighten - To become brighter, or to make something brighter.
- shaken - Upset, shocked, or frightened by something.
- inherit - To receive money, property, or a title from someone after they die.
- manipulate - To control or influence someone cleverly or unfairly, often for your own benefit.
- extract - To remove or pull something out, often with effort or force.
- weary - Very tired, especially after a lot of effort.
- assemble - To fit or put parts together to make something.
- generosity - The quality of being kind and willing to give money, time, or help.
- exploit - To treat someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work.
- alternate - To do two things one after the other, by turns.
- exhausting - Making you very tired.
- haste - Great speed in doing something, often with too little care.
- exaggerate - To make something seem larger, better, or worse than it really is.
- soak - To leave something in liquid for a while so it becomes completely wet.
- sustain - To keep something going or in existence over time.
- wed - To marry someone.
- itch - To have an uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to scratch
- outrage - A strong feeling of shock and anger.
- conceal - to hide something so that it cannot be seen or found out
- thrilling - Very exciting and enjoyable.
- pancake - A thin, flat cake made from batter and cooked in a pan on both sides.
- revive - To bring something back into use, activity, or popularity.
- unlimited - Having no limit; as much as you want.
- blur - To make something unclear or hard to see clearly.
- merge - To join or combine two or more things into one.
- index - An alphabetical list at the back of a book showing where topics can be found.
- reluctant - Not wanting to do something; unwilling.
- amuse - To make someone laugh or smile.
- exhaust - To make someone extremely tired.
- disregard - To ignore something or treat it as unimportant.
- duplicate - An exact copy of something.
- anticipate - To expect something to happen and be ready for it.
- observer - A person who watches something happen.
- devote - To give your time, energy, or attention fully to a person, activity, or purpose.
- hygiene - The practice of keeping yourself and your surroundings clean to stay healthy.
- feat - An impressive achievement that needs great skill, strength, or courage.
- obedience - The act of doing what you are told to do by someone in authority.
- intrusion - The act of entering a place or situation where you are not wanted.
- decoration - Something added to make a place or object look more attractive.
- rite - A formal ceremony, especially a religious one, done in a set way.
- folly - Foolish behaviour that shows a lack of good sense.
- accommodate - To have enough space or room for a number of people or things.
- divert - To change the direction or route of something.
- anticipation - A feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen.
- paralysis - The loss of the ability to move part or all of the body.
- participation - The act of taking part in an activity or event.
- refresh - To make someone feel less tired and more energetic.
- prosper - To be successful and do well, especially financially.
- handicap - Something that makes it harder to do or achieve something.
- endurance - The ability to keep going through pain, difficulty, or long effort.
- adventurous - Willing to try new things and take risks.
- inevitably - In a way that cannot be avoided or prevented.
- expectation - A belief that something will happen or that someone will do something.
- enforce - To make sure a law, rule, or agreement is obeyed.
- imply - To suggest something without saying it directly.
- inquire - To ask for information about something.
- legislation - A law or set of laws made by a government.
- implement - To put a plan, decision, or system into action.
- incentive - Something that encourages you to do something, often a reward or payment.
- serene - Calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
- amaze - To surprise someone very much; to fill with wonder.
- pharmacist - A person whose job is to prepare and sell medicines and give advice on how to use them.
- authorize - To give someone official permission to do something.
- cherished - Loved and considered very important or valuable.
- delegate - A person chosen to speak or act for a group of others.
- stimulate - To encourage something to develop or become more active.
- spur - To encourage or push someone to do something.
- consensus - General agreement among the members of a group.
- endeavor - A serious effort or attempt to do something
- unwilling - Not wanting to do something; reluctant.
- undertake - To begin or take on a task, often a difficult or important one.
- benevolent - Kind and wanting to help others.
- persist - To keep trying to do something despite difficulty or opposition.
- discredit - To damage the good reputation of someone or something.
- revival - The act of bringing something back into use, popularity, or activity.
- yearn - To want something very much, especially something you do not have.
- indispensable - So important or necessary that you cannot manage without it.
- independently - Without help or control from others; on your own.
- dependable - Able to be trusted to do what you need or expect.
- prompt - To make someone decide to do something, or to cause something to happen.
- hijack - To take control of a vehicle, especially a plane, by force in order to rob it or change where it goes.
- prevention - The act of stopping something bad from happening.
- repression - The use of force or control to keep people from acting or speaking freely.
- exaggeration - A statement that makes something seem larger, better, or worse than it really is.
- distressing - Causing worry, sadness, or upset.
- facilitate - To make something easier or help it happen.
- provision - A condition or rule in a law or contract.
- widen - To make something wider, or to become wider.
- repetition - The act of doing or saying something again.
- imprison - To put someone in prison or keep them locked up.
- unforeseen - Not expected or predicted in advance.
- outlive - To live longer than someone else.
- reinforcement - The act of making something stronger or more solid.
- playmate - A companion, especially a child, that someone plays with.
- integrate - To combine two or more things so that they work together as one.
- bracket - One of a set of ranges into which things are grouped, such as for tax or age.
- repertoire - The set of pieces (songs, plays, etc.) that a performer or group is ready to perform.
- inaccurate - Not correct or exact; containing mistakes.
- ineffective - Not producing the result you want.
- tightrope - A tightly stretched rope or wire on which acrobats perform high above the ground.
- broaden - To make something wider or to cover more things.
- pave - To cover a road or area with a hard surface such as stone or concrete.
- signify - To mean or be a sign of something.
- competence - The ability to do something well, with the necessary skill or knowledge.
- classification - The act of arranging things into groups based on shared qualities.
- inflate - To fill something with air or gas so that it becomes bigger.
- impractical - Not sensible or realistic to do or use in real life.
- nourish - To give a person, animal, or plant the food it needs to live and grow.
- handout - A printed sheet of information given out to people, for example in a class.
- restriction - A rule or limit that controls what you can do.
- benevolence - Kindness and a wish to do good for others.
- immerse - To put something completely into a liquid.
- shrug - To raise your shoulders to show that you do not know or do not care.
- bustling - Full of energetic and noisy activity.
- glorify - To make something seem better or more important than it really is.
- blurt - To say something suddenly and without thinking.
- magnify - To make something look bigger using a lens, microscope, or telescope.
- certify - To state officially that something has met a required standard.
- disqualify - To officially stop someone from taking part in something, usually for breaking a rule.
- indulgent - Willing to allow someone, especially a child, to do or have whatever they want.
- pillowcase - A cloth cover that you put over a pillow and can take off to wash.
- dignify - To treat something unworthy as if it deserved serious attention.
- worsen - To become worse.
- outdo - To do something better than someone else or better than before.
- equip - To provide someone or something with the tools or supplies needed for a task.
- astonish - To surprise someone very greatly.
- lengthen - To make something longer.
- outshine - To be much better or more impressive than someone or something else.
- purposeful - Showing that you know what you want and are determined to get it.
- unhelpful - Not giving help; not useful.
- entitle - To give someone the right to have or do something.
- duplication - The act of copying something, or of doing the same thing more than once unnecessarily.
- functionality - The set of things a product or system can do; its useful features.
- overshadow - To make someone or something seem less important by being more impressive or noticeable.
- generalize - To make a broad statement that is supposed to apply to many cases, based on only a few examples.
- humanize - To make someone or something seem more human, sympathetic, or easy to relate to.
- hospitalize - To take someone into a hospital for treatment.
- crystallize - To make an idea, plan, or feeling clear and definite, or to become clear in this way.
- mystify - To confuse or puzzle someone completely.
- attainment - The act of achieving or reaching something.
- simplification - The act of making something easier to do or understand.
- categorization - The act of sorting things into groups based on shared features.
- overemphasize - To give too much importance to something.
- tatter - A torn, hanging piece of cloth or paper.
- fumble - to handle something clumsily or unsuccessfully
- shrivel - to become or make something dry and wrinkled, often due to loss of moisture
- unlatch - to unfasten or release something secured with a latch
- catalog - A book or list showing items, often things for sale.
- interconnect - to connect with one another
- strew - to scatter or spread things loosely, often untidily, over a surface
- pry - to force something apart, open, or out of position by using leverage
- inactivity - the state of not acting, moving, working, or operating
- puncture - a small hole made by a sharp point
- unseal - to break or remove a seal so that something can be opened
- stoppage - a pause or halt in an activity or process
- whack - to hit someone or something hard, usually with a quick forceful blow
- recapture - to capture a person, place, or thing again after it has escaped or been lost
- single-handed - done by one person without help from anyone else
- redraw - to draw, map, or design something again, often with changes
- overburden - to give someone or something more work, weight, debt, or responsibility than can reasonably be carried
- fulfiller - a person or thing that carries out, completes, or brings something promised or expected into reality
- repack - to pack something again or arrange it in different packaging
- tote - informal: to carry something, especially something heavy or awkward
- dilly-dally - informal: to waste time through indecision, delay, or aimless activity
- overstay - stay too long
- lubricate - make slippery or smooth through the application of a lubricant
- redesign - design anew, make a new design for
- reseat - to sit down again, or cause someone to sit down again

### C1
- cop - A police officer.
- indulge - To allow yourself to enjoy something pleasant, especially something you do not usually let yourself have.
- utilize - To make use of something for a practical purpose.
- sacrifice - The act of giving up something valuable for the sake of something more important.
- hostage - A person held by force, used to make others do what the captor wants.
- kidnap - To take and hold someone illegally, often to demand money for their release.
- distress - A feeling of great emotional pain, worry, or suffering.
- bribe - To secretly give someone money or gifts so they will do something dishonest for you.
- pledge - A serious, formal promise to do something.
- presume - To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.
- notify - To officially tell someone about something.
- swap - To give one thing and receive another in exchange.
- petition - A formal written request, usually signed by many people, asking an authority to do something.
- processing - The act of dealing with something through a set series of steps.
- tailor - A person whose job is to make, repair, or alter clothes, especially suits.
- liable - Likely to do or experience something, usually something bad.
- prop - An object used by actors on a stage or film set.
- dispose - To get rid of something, especially something unwanted (used with 'of').
- pronounced - Very noticeable or strongly marked.
- stretching - Exercise in which you extend your muscles and limbs to keep them flexible.
- accustomed - Used to something through repeated experience.
- imminent - About to happen very soon.
- default - A setting or value used automatically when no other choice is made.
- marvel - To be filled with wonder or amazement at something.
- intervene - To become involved in a situation in order to change or stop something.
- compelling - So interesting or exciting that it holds your full attention.
- smug - Too pleased with yourself or your own cleverness, in a way that annoys others.
- deploy - To move troops or equipment into position ready for action.
- cling - To hold on to something very tightly.
- renowned - Famous and admired for something.
- upcoming - Happening or coming soon.
- tangled - Twisted together into a messy, knotted mass.
- appalling - Shocking and extremely bad.
- coordinate - To organize different people or activities so that they work well together.
- render - To cause someone or something to be in a particular state.
- forfeit - To lose or give up something as a penalty for a mistake or wrongdoing.
- duo - Two people who perform, work, or act together.
- oblige - To force or require someone to do something, by law, rules, or circumstances.
- restraint - Calm, controlled behaviour; the act of holding back strong feelings or reactions.
- detain - To officially hold someone and prevent them from leaving, especially by the police.
- hypocrisy - The act of pretending to have beliefs or standards that you do not actually follow.
- administer - To manage or be in charge of running something, such as an organization or system.
- accelerate - To move faster or to make something move faster.
- dismissal - The act of removing someone from their job.
- namely - Used to give more exact detail about what you have just mentioned; that is to say.
- inability - The fact of not being able to do something.
- deployment - The movement of military forces into position, especially before action.
- disclosure - The act of making known a fact that was hidden or secret.
- startling - So surprising or sudden that it shocks or alarms you.
- compel - To force someone to do something.
- likelihood - The chance or probability that something will happen.
- rustle - To make a soft, dry crackling sound, like leaves or paper moving.
- recharge - To fill a battery with electrical power again after it has run out.
- prospective - Likely to become or do a particular thing in the future.
- discard - To throw away or get rid of something you no longer want.
- tantrum - A sudden outburst of bad temper, especially by a child.
- compulsion - A strong, often irresistible urge to do something.
- dispense - To give out or distribute something to people.
- conjure - To create a picture or feeling in someone's mind.
- exert - To use power, influence, or effort in order to make something happen.
- mobilize - To organize people or resources so they are ready to take action.
- dub - To give someone or something a nickname or descriptive name.
- activation - The act of making something start working or become active.
- sanction - An official action taken to punish a country or group, such as a trade ban.
- sedate - Calm, quiet, and unhurried.
- compliance - The act of obeying a rule, law, or official standard.
- versatile - Able to do many different things well
- escalate - To become or make something more serious or intense.
- configuration - The way the parts of something are arranged or put together.
- stoke - to make a strong feeling or situation grow stronger
- relinquish - To give up something such as a possession, right, or position.
- expedite - To make something happen faster; to speed up a process.
- headstrong - Determined to do what you want and unwilling to listen to advice.
- brainwashing - The act of forcing people to give up their beliefs and accept new ones through intense pressure.
- backdrop - The background situation against which events take place.
- autonomy - The freedom to make your own decisions and act independently.
- reassurance - Words or actions that make someone feel less worried and more confident.
- opt - To choose to do something rather than something else.
- outset - The very beginning of something.
- deteriorate - To become worse over time.
- depiction - A picture or description of someone or something.
- enact - To make a proposal into an official law.
- alienate - To make someone stop being friendly or supportive towards you.
- concise - expressing much in few words
- authenticate - to establish the authenticity of something
- empower - To give someone the confidence, strength, or ability to control their own life and decisions.
- abolition - the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery)
- wooded - Covered with trees.
- compliant - Willing to do what others want; obedient and cooperative.
- inclusion - The act of including someone or something in a group, list, or whole.
- intensify - To become stronger or greater.
- adjustable - Able to be changed to fit your needs or preferences
- inhibit - To slow down or hold back a process or action.
- allocation - The process of giving out money, time, or resources for a particular purpose.
- misplace - To put something somewhere and then forget where it is; to lose temporarily.
- heighten - To make a feeling, effect, or quality stronger or more intense.
- allocate - To give out or set aside money, time, or resources for a particular purpose.
- extricate - release from entanglement of difficulty
- reenact - To act out a past event, especially a historical one, in order to show how it happened.
- beguiling - Charming and attractive in a way that draws you in.
- gruelling - extremely tiring and demanding
- stiffen - To become stiff, hard, or tense.
- constraint - Something that limits or restricts what you can do.
- scathing - Very harsh and severely critical.
- scrutinize - To examine something very carefully and in detail.
- serviceable - intended or able to serve a purpose without elaboration
- unconvincing - Not believable or persuasive.
- fiddly - Difficult to do or use because it involves small parts or careful handling.
- domestication - The act of taming wild animals or adapting plants for human use.
- magnetically - In a way that seems to attract irresistibly, as if by a magnet.
- unassisted - Done without any help from others.
- cynically - In a way that shows you expect the worst of people or doubt their honesty.
- untangled - No longer knotted or twisted; smooth and free.
- mark-up - The amount added to the cost of goods to set the selling price and make a profit.
- daunt - To make someone feel nervous or less confident, so they are afraid to do something.
- facilitation - The act of making something easier or helping it happen.
- hypocritically - In a way that contradicts the beliefs or standards one claims to hold.
- appall - To shock and horrify someone deeply.
- ambidextrous - able to use both hands with equal skill
- conflation - the act of combining two or more things into one
- eschew - to deliberately avoid or abstain from something
- hoodwink - to deceive or trick someone
- incinerate - to burn something completely, reducing it to ashes
- machination - a crafty and involved plot to achieve a sinister end
- supersede - to replace something with something newer or more effective
- whinge - to complain persistently and peevishly
- optimize - to make something as effective, efficient, or useful as possible
- encapsulate - to express the main meaning of something briefly and clearly
- shred - to tear or cut something into small, narrow pieces
- perforate - to pierce something and make one or more holes through it
- scour - to search a place, text, or collection thoroughly and energetically
- daub - to spread a thick or sticky substance over a surface, often carelessly
- pucker - to draw, or become drawn, into small tight wrinkles or folds
- misapply - to use or apply something incorrectly, or for the wrong purpose, person, or situation
- inaction - the state of doing nothing, especially a failure to act when action is needed
- overmaster - to overpower, subdue, or overcome completely, especially through superior force or intense emotion
- interlace - to cross, weave, or twist things together so that they form a connected pattern
- unfurl - to unroll, unfold, or spread out something that was tightly rolled or folded, or to become spread out in this way
- refasten - to fasten something again after it has been opened or come loose
- perforation - a hole or opening made by piercing through a material or part of the body
- rename - to give a person, place, organization, or thing a new name
- reshuffle - to reorganize positions, responsibilities, or elements by distributing them differently
- overtax - to make excessive demands on a person's strength, attention, or resources
- misapplication - the use of something in an incorrect, unsuitable, or unintended way
- rumple - to make hair, fabric, or another surface untidy with wrinkles, folds, or creases
- headway - progress toward a goal, especially after effort or difficulty
- encase - to cover, surround, or enclose something completely, especially in a protective material
- fritter - to waste time, money, energy, or an opportunity gradually on unimportant things, usually with away
- unbar - to remove a bar or bolt from a door, gate, or other entrance
- formalize - to make an arrangement, rule, or process official or definite
- demarcate - set, mark, or draw the boundaries of something
- sentimentalize - act in a sentimental way or indulge in sentimental thoughts or expression

### C2
- scroll - To move text or images up, down, or across a screen to see different parts.
- chant - to utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically
- clamp - to impose or inflict forcefully
- helm - The position of leadership or control of an organization.
- orgy - any act of immoderate indulgence
- exhale - give out (breath or an odor)
- disperse - To spread out or scatter in different directions, or to make a group do so.
- stabilize - To make something steady and stop it from changing or moving, or to become steady.
- reconcile - To make two ideas, facts, or needs fit together when they seem to conflict.
- ignite - arouse or excite feelings and passions
- reconciliation - The act of becoming friendly again after a quarrel.
- induce - To cause something to happen or to produce a particular effect.
- wrinkle - a clever method of doing something, especially something new and different
- depraved - Morally corrupt; wicked and disturbing.
- denounce - To criticize someone or something strongly and publicly.
- shroud - cover as if with a shroud
- nudge - to push against gently
- avail - to use to one's advantage
- tout - advertize in strongly positive terms
- prolong - To make something last longer; to extend its duration.
- jolt - a sudden jarring impact
- indulgence - Something you allow yourself to enjoy as a special treat.
- annex - An extra building or section added to a larger one
- hamper - To make something difficult to do; to slow or block progress.
- swindle - deprive of by deceit
- hinder - To make it harder for something to happen or for someone to do something.
- diminish - To become smaller, weaker, or less; or to make something smaller or less.
- wallow - To let yourself enjoy or sink into a feeling, often a sad or self-pitying one.
- requisition - A formal, official request for supplies or services.
- celibate - abstaining from sexual intercourse
- recourse - The use of someone or something for help in a difficult situation.
- emulate - To copy or imitate someone, especially because you admire them.
- methodology - The set of methods and procedures used to do something in a particular field.
- clinch - To settle or win something finally and for certain.
- assimilate - To take in and fully understand new information or ideas.
- hindrance - Something that makes it harder to do something; an obstacle.
- mediate - To help opposing sides reach an agreement by acting as a neutral go-between.
- reciprocate - alternate the direction of motion of
- quibble - argue over petty things
- solicit - To ask for or try to obtain something, such as help, money, or opinions.
- redundancy - The loss of a job because the work is no longer needed, or the act of dismissing such workers.
- bridle - the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
- fabled - Famous in stories or legends.
- ejection - the act of forcing out someone or something
- dilation - the act of expanding an aperture
- materialize - To actually happen or become real, especially after being planned or expected.
- mutilate - destroy or injure severely
- constrained - Limited or restricted in what can be done.
- averse - Strongly opposed to or unwilling to do something (usually followed by 'to').
- indiscriminate - not marked by fine distinctions
- rebuke - To criticise or scold someone sharply.
- philanthropy - The act of giving money and help to good causes to improve people's lives.
- affiliate - a subsidiary or subordinate organization that is affiliated with another organization
- triplicate - to reproduce threefold
- spurn - reject with contempt
- emphatic - forceful and definite in expression or action
- feint - deceive by a mock action
- burgeoning - Growing or developing quickly.
- singe - To burn something slightly on the surface.
- interlocking - Fitted or joined closely together so that the parts connect.
- ravish - To fill someone with intense delight; to enchant
- inducement - Something that encourages or persuades someone to do something; an incentive.
- contrive - To manage to do something difficult by being clever or resourceful.
- echolocation - The use of reflected sound, or echoes, to locate objects, as bats and dolphins do.
- unwieldy - difficult to work or manipulate
- ad-lib - To say or do something without any preparation; to improvise.
- allude - To refer to something indirectly instead of mentioning it openly.
- detract - To make something seem less good or valuable.
- edification - The act of improving someone morally, intellectually, or spiritually.
- adornment - Something added to make a person or thing more attractive; a decoration.
- dissemination - The act of spreading information or ideas widely.
- vouchsafe - to grant in a condescending manner
- slosh - spill or splash copiously or clumsily
- pressurize - To increase the air or gas pressure inside something, or keep it at a fixed level.
- vilify - to spread negative information about
- nuzzle - dig out with the snout
- loll - hang loosely or laxly
- uncouple - disconnect or separate
- percolate - prepare in a percolator
- tantalize - To tease someone by showing or offering something they want but cannot have.
- conciliatory - Intended to end a disagreement and make peace.
- mottled - Covered with spots or patches of different colours.
- expropriate - deprive of possessions
- geld - cut off the testicles (of male animals such as horses)
- hypothesize - To suggest an explanation for something without yet having proof.
- galvanize - to stimulate muscles by administering a shock
- genomic - Relating to a genome, the complete set of genes in an organism.
- spay - remove the ovaries of
- emulation - The effort to match or do as well as someone you admire.
- euphemistic - Using mild or indirect words to replace ones that seem harsh or offensive.
- rumination - Deep, careful thinking about something over a long time.
- encumber - To weigh someone down or make movement difficult with a heavy load.
- deprecate - To declare something outdated and advise against using it, even though it still works (often of software features).
- cosset - To care for and indulge someone too much; to pamper.
- proscribe - To officially forbid or ban something.
- porten
- affordance - an opportunity or possibility for action
- chivvy - to repeatedly tell someone to do something, often in an annoying way
- rive - to tear or split apart violently
- sanctimony - the act of pretending to be morally superior to others; affected or hypocritical holiness
- adroitly - skillfully and cleverly, especially in handling a difficult situation
- subdivide - divide into smaller and smaller pieces
- encroach - advance beyond the usual limit
- exterminate - kill en masse
- wield - to hold and use a tool, weapon, or object effectively
- regularize - To make regular.
- superpose - to place one thing over another, or combine states by superposition
- seclude - formal: to keep oneself or another person apart from contact with other people
- ply - to keep supplying someone with something, especially food, drink, or questions
- wreathe - to surround, cover, or encircle something in a ring or curling mass
- superadd - to add something over and above what has already been added or provided
- prehension - the act or power of grasping and holding something, especially with a hand, limb, or prehensile organ
- tuck - to push or fold something into a safe, hidden, or close-fitting place
- obtrude - to force oneself, one's opinions, or something else upon people where it is unwelcome
- spurt - to gush out suddenly and forcefully in a stream or jet
- pell-mell - in a confused, disorderly rush, without plan or restraint
- bestrew - to scatter things over a surface, or to cover a surface with things scattered here and there
- wrest - to take something away from someone by force or with determined effort
- overset - to turn, knock, or tip something over; to overturn
- mete - to allot, dispense, or administer something, especially punishment or reward, usually in the phrase mete out
- enshroud - to cover, wrap, or conceal as if with a shroud
- unclasp - to open or release a clasp or other fastening
- dabble - to take part in an activity casually or without serious commitment
- flay - to strip the skin from a person, animal, or carcass
- overbear - to overcome, suppress, or carry aside by superior force, influence, or weight
- whittle - to cut or shape wood by repeatedly shaving off small pieces with a knife
- jiggle - to move or cause something to move with quick, small movements from side to side or up and down
- preconcerted - arranged, agreed, or planned in advance
- enwrap - to wrap around, cover, or envelop completely
- disoblige - to inconvenience or disappoint someone by refusing a request or failing to accommodate their wishes
- disburden - to free a person, animal, or thing from a physical load; to unload
- raiser - a person or thing that raises, increases, or brings something up
- intermeddle - formal or dated: to interfere officiously in matters that are not one's concern
- underdo - to do less than is needed, expected, or possible; especially, to cook insufficiently
- amok - in an uncontrolled, often violent frenzy, chiefly in the expression 'run amok'
- pummel - to hit someone or something hard and repeatedly, especially with the fists
- reassume - to take on a role, manner, condition, or activity again
- unloose - to release or unleash something that has been restrained or suppressed
- sunder - literary: to split, sever, or force apart
- bestir - usually bestir oneself: to begin acting or moving with energy after a period of inactivity
- rechristen - to give a new name to a person or thing
- foist - to force an unwanted, inferior, or deceptive thing on someone
- refill - to fill a container or supply again after some or all of its contents have been used
- vegetate - to live in a passive, monotonous, or mentally inactive way
- crimp - to press, pinch, or fold something into small ridges, waves, or tight curls
- disembarrass - to free someone from a burden, hindrance, unwanted object, or difficult situation
- superimpose - to place one thing over another, especially so that both remain visible or distinguishable
- abrade - to scrape, rub, or wear away the surface of something by friction
- flaunt - to display something ostentatiously so that it attracts notice or admiration
- frizzle - to fry or grill something until it becomes crisp, curled, or slightly burned
- sift - to pass a dry substance through a sieve in order to remove lumps or separate particles
- subserve - formal: to help to promote, advance, or achieve a purpose
- backdown - an act of withdrawing a demand, threat, claim, or previously stated position
- extrude - to shape a material by forcing it through a die or opening with a fixed cross-section
- eviscerate - to remove the internal organs or entrails from a person or animal
- sate - to satisfy an appetite, thirst, curiosity, or desire fully
- evert - to turn a structure outward or inside out, especially an organ, sac, eyelid, or other body part
- exhume - to remove a buried body or other object from the ground, especially for examination or reburial
- granulate - to form, break, or collect into small grains or granules
- impanel - To enrol (jurors), e.g. from a jury pool; to register (the names of jurors) on a "panel" or official list.
- extemporize - perform without preparation
- unyoke - remove the yoke from
- engorge - to fill a body part or vessel excessively with blood or another fluid
- combiner - a person or thing that joins separate elements to form a whole
- electrocute - kill by electrocution, as in the electric chair
- purvey - supply with provisions
- unlace - undo the ties of
- foregather - to meet or assemble, especially socially
- laik - Northern English dialect: to play or amuse oneself
- mell - To deal, concern oneself; to interfere or meddle.
- plash - to splash or beat liquid against something
- counterplot - a plot intended to subvert another plot
- mishandle - to deal with a situation incorrectly or ineffectively; to make a mistake in handling a situation.
- pussyfoot - to act timidly or cautiously.
- unbuckle - undo the buckle of
- backslide - to return to a worse condition, habit, or standard after improving
- pretermit - to omit, neglect, or intentionally pass over something
- tendance - archaic: care, attendance, or the act of tending to someone or something
- unfix - to loosen, detach, or remove something from a fixed position
- slaver - to let saliva run from the mouth; to drool or slobber
- unpremeditated - not planned or thought out in advance; spontaneous but not necessarily accidental

### C2+
- desolate - deserted, bleak, and devoid of comfort or inhabitants
- chuck - to throw something carelessly, or to pat affectionately under the chin
- compact - closely and neatly packed together; an agreement or covenant
- abet - to encourage or assist someone in a wrongdoing
- abide - to tolerate or endure; to remain or dwell
- allowable - permissible within set rules or limits
- dere - to harm or injure (archaic/dialectal); also dialectal for dear
- affront - an open insult or deliberate act of disrespect
- apprise - to inform or notify someone of something
- bewray - to reveal or betray, especially unintentionally (archaic)
- chapfallen - dejected or dispirited, with the lower jaw drooping
- consummate - showing supreme skill; to complete or perfect
- illation - the act of drawing an inference, or the conclusion so drawn
- admonish - to warn or reprove someone firmly but gently
- belittle - to dismiss as unimportant or make seem small
- brace - to prepare or steady oneself; a support or a pair
- darken - to make or become dark or gloomy
- rue - to bitterly regret something; a bitter herb
- utmost - the greatest or most extreme; the very best one can do
- bedevil - to torment, harass, or trouble persistently
- discontinue - to cease, stop, or put an end to something
- ravel - to entangle or, conversely, to unravel; a tangle
- restrain - to hold back or keep under control
- beweep - to weep over or lament; to bewail
- bung - a stopper for a cask or hole; to plug or toss carelessly
- moot - open to debate or of no practical relevance; to raise for discussion
- capitulate - to surrender or yield, often on agreed conditions
- castigate - to reprimand or criticize severely
- counterfeit - made in imitation to deceive; a forgery
- entangle - to twist together or catch in a tangle; to involve in difficulties
- foredoom - to doom or condemn beforehand to a particular fate
- foreordination - the act of ordaining or destining beforehand; predestination
- hap - chance or fortune; (verb) to happen by chance
- lash - to strike with a whip; to bind tightly; a stroke of a whip or an eyelash
- lump - a compact shapeless mass; a swelling; (verb) to group together
- procure - to obtain something, especially with care or effort
- termination - the action of bringing or coming to an end
- balk - to hesitate or refuse to proceed; a hindrance or obstacle
- becry - to bewail or lament; to cry over (archaic)
- bedeck - to decorate or adorn, especially lavishly
- cack - excrement; (verb, dialectal) to defecate
- chastise - to rebuke or punish severely
- competency - the ability to do something successfully or efficiently
- contemn - to treat or regard with contempt; despise
- deception - the act of deceiving or misleading someone
- diss - to disrespect or insult someone
- initiation - the act of beginning something or admitting someone to a group
- jeer - to mock or taunt loudly and derisively
- nag - to pester with persistent complaints or demands
- thole - to endure or suffer; (also) a pin holding an oar
- affright - to frighten or alarm; sudden terror
- alleviation - the act of making suffering or a problem less severe
- antagonize - to provoke hostility in someone
- appease - to pacify or placate by acceding to demands
- apprize - to inform or notify someone of something
- bide - to wait or stay, especially while awaiting a chance
- bield - (Scots/Northern English) shelter or refuge; to provide shelter
- blueprint - a detailed plan or technical drawing serving as a model
- bundle - a group of things tied or grouped together
- cohere - to hold together or form a unified, logical whole
- dis - (slang) to disrespect or insult; an act of disrespect
- disentangle - to free from knots, confusion, or complication
- ensnare - to catch in or as if in a trap
- environ - (formal) to surround or encircle
- frustrate - to prevent from achieving a goal; to thwart
- loosen - to make or become less tight or firmly fixed
- meliorate - to make or become better; to improve
- pursuance - the carrying out or pursuit of a plan, action, or aim
- rend - to tear or split something apart forcefully
- replication - the action of copying or reproducing something
- tincture - a medicinal solution in alcohol, or a slight trace of something
- uplift - to raise or elevate, especially morally or emotionally
- acquirement - the act of gaining something, or a skill so gained
- adulteration - the act of making something impure by adding inferior substances
- assoil - to absolve, acquit, or pardon
- behedge - to surround or enclose with a hedge
- beset - to trouble or harass persistently; to surround
- betrim - to deck out or adorn
- cleave - to split or sever, or alternatively to cling closely
- conglutinate - to stick or glue together; to unite as if by adhesion
- conjoin - to join together or combine
- copulate - to engage in sexual intercourse
- discompose - to disturb the composure of; to unsettle
- disconcert - to throw into confusion or unsettle
- disconsolate - hopelessly unhappy and beyond comfort
- dissent - the holding or expression of opinions at variance with the majority
- disunite - to break the unity of; to separate or set at variance
- egress - a way out or the act of going out; exit
- enmesh - to entangle or involve deeply in something
- harry - to harass or torment persistently; to raid or pillage
- hassle - an irritating inconvenience or annoyance; to pester or bother
- hasten - to move or act quickly; to cause something to happen sooner
- heckle - to interrupt a speaker or performer with derisive comments
- hield - to incline, bend, or slope (archaic/dialectal)
- inornate - plain and unadorned; without ornament
- jab - to poke or thrust sharply; a quick punch or pointed remark
- persevere - to continue steadfastly despite difficulty or opposition
- vex - to annoy, irritate, or trouble
- avow - to declare or assert openly and confidently
- beatify - to declare blessed, especially as a step toward sainthood
- blacken - to make or become black or dark; to defame
- capitulation - the act of surrendering or ceasing to resist
- chaffy - full of or resembling chaff; worthless or light
- chortle - to laugh in a breathy, gleeful, throaty way
- cogitation - the act of thinking deeply; careful reflection
- commingle - to mix or blend together
- considerate - careful not to inconvenience or harm others; thoughtful
- constuprate - archaic, to ravish, violate, or defile
- debauch - to corrupt morally or lead into excess; a bout of indulgence
- depauperate - impoverished or imperfectly developed, especially of a flora or organism
- deride - to mock or ridicule with contempt
- disallow - to refuse to allow or accept as valid
- disengage - to release or detach from a connection or involvement
- disengagement - the act of withdrawing from involvement or connection
- distrust - lack of trust or confidence in someone or something
- elegize - to compose an elegy for; to mourn or lament in verse
- ensnarl - to entangle or trap, as in a snarl or knot
- erase - to remove or rub out; to obliterate
- furbish - to brighten or restore by polishing or renovating
- hex - a magic spell or curse, or to cast such a spell on someone
- hog - a domesticated pig; also, to take or use selfishly
- inbreathe - to breathe in; to inhale or inspire
- incline - to lean or slope; also a sloping surface
- jibe - a mocking remark; also, to be consistent or to taunt
- obliterate - to destroy utterly or wipe out all trace of
- propagate - to breed, spread, or transmit widely
- raze - to demolish or level completely to the ground
- recompensation - the act of recompensing; compensation or repayment
- scrabble - to scratch or grope hurriedly, especially with the hands
- snare - a trap for catching animals, or anything that entangles
- stifle - to suppress, smother, or prevent from happening
- surpass - to exceed or be greater than; to outdo
- undelight - lack or absence of delight; displeasure
- unfasten - to undo or release something that is fastened
- usable - able to be used; fit for use
- abear - dialectal or archaic: to endure or tolerate
- adjudge - to declare or pronounce judicially or formally
- agglomerate - to collect or form into a rounded mass or cluster
- algate - archaic: always, in any case, or nevertheless
- antic - a wild, playful, or absurd act; grotesquely comical
- becalm - to make still or quiet; to leave (a ship) motionless for want of wind
- beclart - to smear or daub with mud or filth
- befall - to happen to, especially as something bad or fateful
- befriend - to act as a friend to; to help or favor
- belibel - to libel or defame thoroughly
- bemingle - to mingle or mix together thoroughly
- bemuse - to bewilder or confuse, often mildly
- bereave - to deprive of someone or something, especially by death
- besoothe - to soothe thoroughly; to calm or comfort
- betrayal - the act of being disloyal or treacherous to a trust
- blackguard - an unprincipled, contemptible scoundrel
- blear - dim or blurred, as with tears or fatigue; to dim
- brazen - bold and shameless; made of or like brass
- brighten - to make or become brighter or more cheerful
- condescend - to behave as though superior; to deign
- constrain - to compel or restrict within limits
- continuation - the act of continuing or a part that extends something
- crawling - moving slowly on hands and knees or close to the ground
- creeping - moving or developing slowly and stealthily
- debar - to exclude or prohibit from something
- defunct - no longer existing, functioning, or in use
- demoralize - to weaken the confidence, morale, or resolve of someone
- dern - secret or hidden; (dialectally) to darn or mend
- disavow - to deny any responsibility for or connection with something
- disjoin - to separate or disconnect things that were joined
- dispart - to part asunder; to divide or separate
- draffy - consisting of or like draff or dregs; worthless, refuse-like
- entrap - to catch in or as if in a trap; to lure into wrongdoing
- entreat - to ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something; to implore
- exemplification - the act of illustrating or showing something by example
- formulation - the act of expressing something precisely; a prepared mixture
- freshen - to make or become fresh, cleaner, or more invigorated
- gird - to encircle or fasten with a belt; to prepare oneself for action
- gripe - to complain persistently; a minor grievance
- habituate - to accustom someone or oneself to something through repetition
- impending - about to happen, especially something threatening or unwelcome
- imprecise - not exact, accurate, or clearly defined
- initialize - to set to a starting state; to prepare a device or variable for use
- intermingle - to mix or blend together
- intern - a trainee gaining supervised practical experience; to confine as a prisoner
- liss - (archaic/dialectal) relief or respite; to relieve or assuage
- mistrust - lack of trust or confidence; to regard with suspicion
- negate - to nullify or render ineffective
- nictitate - to wink or blink, especially with a nictitating membrane
- obstruction - a thing that blocks a way or passage; the act of hindering
- outmatch - to surpass or be superior to in skill or strength
- palpable - able to be touched or felt; so intense as to seem tangible
- penetration - the action of entering, piercing, or passing into something
- practicable - able to be done or put into practice successfully
- purport - to claim or profess, often falsely, to be or do something
- quell - to put an end to, usually by force; to suppress or subdue
- quieten - to make or become quiet or calm
- reckoning - the action of calculating, or a settling of accounts or consequences
- recur - to occur again, repeatedly, or periodically
- reprehension - the act of reproving or expressing severe disapproval
- repudiate - to refuse to accept or be associated with; to deny or reject
- shorten - to make or become shorter in length, duration, or extent
- sleek - smooth and glossy; elegantly streamlined
- snatch - to seize quickly and forcibly; to grab
- spook - a ghost; also a slang term for a spy, or to frighten
- sub - a substitute, submarine, or subscription; or to act as a substitute
- template - a shaped pattern or model used as a guide for making things
- thrust - to push suddenly and forcibly; a forceful shove or driving force
- travail - painful or laborious effort; the pangs of childbirth
- unapt - not suitable or appropriate; not inclined or quick to do something
- vivification - the act of giving life or vitality to something; animation
- withstand - to resist or endure successfully without giving way
- abidance - the act of abiding by or complying with something; continuance
- abominate - to detest or loathe intensely
- accedence - the act of acceding, assenting, or agreeing to something
- affirmation - the act of affirming; a positive declaration
- amerce - to punish by an arbitrary fine or penalty
- apportionment - the act of distributing or allotting in proportional shares
- arrogate - to claim or seize something without justification
- ascent - the act of rising or climbing upward
- asseverate - to declare earnestly or solemnly affirm
- astound - to shock or amaze greatly
- avert - to turn away or prevent something from happening
- bamboozle - to deceive or trick by underhanded means
- bechance - to happen or befall by chance (archaic)
- becharm - to enchant or captivate as if by magic
- beckon - to signal or summon with a gesture
- beclasp - to embrace or clasp tightly (archaic)
- becut - to cut or gash all over (archaic)
- befit - to be appropriate or suitable for
- begloom - to darken or cast a gloom over
- beguile - to charm or deceive, often in a deceptive way
- belight - to shine light upon; to illuminate (archaic)
- bename - to name or call by a name (archaic)
- beseech - to ask someone urgently and fervently to do something; to implore
- betoken - to be a sign of; to indicate or foreshadow
- bewitch - to cast a spell over; to enchant or fascinate utterly
- bluff - to deceive by pretending confidence or strength; a steep cliff
- bode - to be an omen of a particular outcome
- bulge - a rounded swelling or protrusion; to swell outward
- buss - (archaic or dialectal) a kiss; to kiss
- camouflage - disguise that blends something into its surroundings
- canoodle - (informal) to kiss and cuddle amorously
- cheating - the act of acting dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage
- chevy - to chase, harass, or hurry someone along
- clapping - the act of striking the palms together to applaud
- cohesion - the action of forming a united whole; sticking together
- comfy - comfortable; cozy (informal)
- commandeer - to seize for official or military use; to take arbitrary possession of
- comport - to conduct oneself in a particular way; to be consistent with
- conject - to conjecture or guess; to surmise (archaic)
- connate - existing from birth; congenitally united or related
- connive - to secretly cooperate in wrongdoing; to scheme
- crunch - to crush noisily with the teeth, or a critical moment of pressure
- cully - a dupe or easily deceived companion; to deceive or impose upon
- culminate - to reach the highest or climactic point of something
- debauchment - the act of corrupting morally; seduction into dissipation
- decad - a group or set of ten
- delineation - the act of describing or outlining something precisely
- dematerialize - to cease to exist in bodily form; to vanish into nothing
- denigrate - to criticize unfairly; to disparage or belittle
- derogate - to detract from or disparage; to deviate from a standard
- despisal - the act of despising; contempt or scorn
- dismission - archaic term for dismissal or the act of sending away
- dispossession - the act of depriving someone of property or occupancy
- dissipate - to scatter or vanish gradually; to squander wastefully
- doctrinal - relating to a doctrine or set of established teachings
- elimination - the act of removing or getting rid of something
- embolden - to give someone the courage or confidence to act
- enclasp - to clasp or embrace; to enclose tightly within
- evade - to escape or avoid, especially by cleverness or deceit
- exasperate - to irritate or annoy intensely
- exigent - requiring immediate action; pressing or demanding
- fend - to defend or provide for, or to ward off
- flabbergast - to astonish or shock greatly
- flirt - to behave playfully as if attracted to someone, without serious intent
- fordo - to destroy, undo, or exhaust utterly
- forestall - to prevent or hinder by taking action in advance
- forgery - the act of making a fraudulent copy; a forged item
- garniture - a set of decorative accessories or embellishments
- glorification - the act of praising highly or representing as glorious
- gravamen - the essential or most serious part of a grievance or accusation
- harden - to make or become firm, rigid, or unyielding
- haze - a slight obscuring of the atmosphere by dust, smoke, or vapor
- hurl - to throw with great force
- immoderate - exceeding reasonable limits; excessive
- incarnate - embodied in flesh or in concrete form; personified
- incitement - the act of urging or stirring others to action, often unlawful or violent
- incommensurate - not in proportion or adequate relation to something
- insultation - the act of insulting; an affront (archaic)
- intermixture - a blend formed by mixing things together; the act of intermixing
- inventory - a complete list of goods or items in stock; the stock itself
- issuance - the act of officially giving out or publishing something
- lave - to wash or bathe; to flow against
- leaden - heavy, dull, or gray like lead
- leaving - the act of departing; (plural) remnants or leftovers
- mike - a microphone; to fit with a microphone
- minded - inclined or disposed to do something; having a specified attitude
- misshapen - badly or abnormally formed; deformed
- ominous - giving the impression that something bad is about to happen; threatening
- outperform - to perform better than; to surpass in achievement or efficiency
- outshadow - to surpass in importance or brilliance; to overshadow
- outstep - to step beyond or exceed a proper limit or boundary
- overdo - to do or use something to excess
- palsy - paralysis, often accompanied by involuntary tremors
- pant - to breathe quickly and heavily, as after exertion
- peeve - to irritate or annoy; an annoyance
- perplex - to confuse or puzzle thoroughly
- pivot - a central point on which something turns, or to turn on such a point
- pursual - the act of pursuing or following
- ramify - to divide or spread out into branches
- rebuff - to reject bluntly or snub
- reck - to care about or heed; to matter
- referral - the act of directing someone to another source or expert
- reiterate - to say or do again for emphasis
- replete - filled or well-supplied with something
- revisal - the act of revising or amending something
- sharpen - to make or become sharper, keener, or more acute
- shun - to persistently avoid, ignore, or reject someone or something
- slacken - to make or become slower, looser, or less intense
- slur - an insulting remark, or to pronounce words indistinctly
- snag - an unexpected obstacle, or a sharp projection that catches or tears
- soften - to make or become softer, gentler, or less severe
- solicitation - the act of asking for or trying to obtain something earnestly
- spat - a petty quarrel; to engage in a brief minor dispute
- stale - no longer fresh; lacking originality or interest
- subsume - to include or absorb something within a larger category
- superintend - to oversee and direct the operation of something
- taxing - physically or mentally demanding; burdensome
- telegraph - a system for transmitting messages over distance; to signal unintentionally
- thicken - to make or become thicker or denser
- thuswise - in this manner; thus (archaic or dialectal)
- tractate - a treatise or formal written essay on a subject
- traitorize - to act the traitor toward; to betray
- uncloak - to remove a cloak from; to reveal or expose
- underestimation - the act of estimating something as smaller or less than it is
- unwrap - to remove the wrapping from something
- unwritten - not recorded in writing; understood without being formally stated
- uprising - an act of resistance or rebellion; a revolt
- wheedle - to use flattery or coaxing to persuade someone to do something
- withhold - to refuse to give or hold back something
- abhorring - the act of regarding with horror or loathing
- abstain - to restrain oneself from doing or partaking in something
- accusal - an accusation; the act of charging someone with wrongdoing
- adjunction - the act of joining or adding one thing to another
- adjure - to charge or command earnestly, often under oath
- adumbrate - to outline or foreshadow something in a faint or partial way
- alcoholize - to treat or saturate with alcohol
- angulate - having angles or sharp corners; angular in form
- applicate - applied or put to a particular use; in geometry, an applied ordinate
- asphyxiate - to kill or be killed by depriving of oxygen; to suffocate
- asterisk - a star-shaped symbol (*) used to mark a note or omission
- balbutiate - to stammer or stutter
- baleen - the horny filtering plates in the mouths of certain whales; whalebone
- bandstand - a covered outdoor platform for a band to perform on
- barrage - a concentrated outpouring of artillery fire or, figuratively, of questions
- bastardize - to corrupt or debase by adding impure or inferior elements
- bawl - to weep or shout loudly and unrestrainedly
- bebay - to bark at; to assail with barking (archaic)
- becall - to call names; to revile or abuse verbally (archaic)
- becloud - to obscure or confuse as if with clouds
- bedamn - to damn or curse (archaic intensive)
- bedazzle - to greatly impress or blind with brilliance
- bedwell - to dwell in or inhabit (archaic)
- begem - to adorn with or as if with gems (literary)
- begrave - to bury (archaic)
- bejewel - to decorate with or as with jewels
- benefaction - a charitable gift or act of doing good
- beshade - to cover with shade; to overshadow (archaic)
- bestead - to help or be of use to; also situated or circumstanced (archaic)
- bestride - to sit or stand astride; to dominate
- betide - to happen or befall (chiefly in 'woe betide')
- billhook - a curved blade on a handle, used for pruning and cutting brush
- blithen - archaic or dialectal to make or become blithe; to gladden
- bootleg - made, sold, or transported illegally, especially liquor or recordings
- browbeat - to intimidate or bully someone with stern or overbearing words
- buckle - a clasp for fastening a strap; to fasten, bend, or collapse under strain
- burlesque - a comic, exaggerated parody; to mock by such caricature
- cackle - to laugh or cluck in a harsh, broken way
- chagrin - distress or vexation caused by disappointment or humiliation
- champ - to bite or chew noisily and restlessly
- channelization - the act of directing something into or through a channel
- char - to scorch or burn so as to blacken the surface
- chute - a sloping channel for conveying things downward
- clouded - darkened, obscured, or made unclear
- coact - to act together or jointly
- coll - to embrace about the neck; an embrace (chiefly dialectal or archaic)
- combust - to catch fire and burn; to undergo combustion
- commixture - a mixture or the act of blending things together
- compilation - a collection of items gathered together; the act of compiling
- complect - to interweave or intertwine; to join together closely
- complexify - to make or become more complex
- confect - to put together or prepare, especially a sweet; a confection
- confederate - an ally or accomplice; united in a league
- conjugate - to give the inflected forms of a verb; or joined together as a pair
- conjugation - the set of inflected forms of a verb, or the act of forming them
- consociate - to associate or unite together; or an associate or companion
- consolidation - the act of combining several things into a single, stronger whole
- cork - the buoyant bark of the cork oak, used to stopper bottles
- coruscate - to give off flashing sparkles of light; to glitter brilliantly
- counterargue - to argue against a claim by presenting an opposing case
- covenant - a solemn, binding agreement or promise
- crumple - to crush into wrinkles or folds; to collapse
- cuddle - to hold close in an affectionate embrace
- cumulate - to gather into a heap or mass; accumulate
- darn - to mend a hole by interweaving thread; a mild oath
- deadlock - a situation in which no progress can be made; a standstill
- debilitate - to weaken or sap the strength of
- decry - to publicly denounce or condemn
- decuplet - a group or set of ten; ten notes played in one beat
- deletion - the act of removing or erasing something
- densen - to make or become dense or thicker
- depute - to appoint someone to act on one's behalf; delegate
- detainment - the act of detaining or being held in custody
- disallowance - the act of refusing to allow or accept something
- disassociate - to separate or disconnect oneself from something
- disgorge - to discharge or pour out, especially forcibly
- disinclination - a reluctance or unwillingness to do something
- disinheritance - the act of depriving someone of an inheritance
- disorganize - to throw into confusion or destroy the orderly arrangement of
- dispirit - to deprive of spirit, courage, or enthusiasm; dishearten
- dissatisfactory - failing to meet expectations or give satisfaction
- dissuade - to persuade someone not to take a course of action
- doodle - to scribble absentmindedly while thinking or bored
- dote - to show excessive fondness or affection
- dree - to endure or suffer (Scots and dialectal)
- drench - to wet thoroughly; to soak
- drooping - hanging or sagging downward limply
- drunken - intoxicated by or relating to alcohol
- elsewise - in another way; otherwise (archaic or dialectal)
- enrapture - to fill with intense delight; to captivate
- ensemble - a group performing together, or a coordinated set of things
- essentialism - the view that things have a fixed set of essential underlying properties
- examen - a critical examination, especially a reflective examination of conscience
- exanimate - lifeless or spiritless; deprived of animation
- exempt - free from an obligation or liability imposed on others
- exhort - to urge or encourage someone strongly to do something
- expede - to free from impediment; to expedite or hasten
- expunge - to erase or remove completely, as from a record
- extraction - the act of drawing or pulling something out; one's ancestry
- fand - archaic or dialectal: to try, attempt, or strive
- faultfind - to seek out and complain about minor faults
- fay - a fairy or elf; a supernatural being of folklore
- finalize - to complete or put into final form
- flummox - to confuse or bewilder thoroughly
- forbiddance - the act of forbidding; a prohibition
- forechoose - to choose beforehand; to predestine
- foresay - to foretell or predict; to say beforehand
- forespeak - to predict or foretell; to bespeak in advance
- forfend - to ward off or avert; to forbid
- forswear - to renounce or reject under oath; to abjure
- fragmentize - to break into fragments
- fumigate - to disinfect or purify with fumes or smoke
- gip - to cheat or swindle someone
- glaze - to cover with a smooth shiny coating, or such a coating itself
- glisten - to shine with a sparkling, wet light
- goad - to provoke or urge someone into action
- gouge - to cut or scoop out, or to overcharge; a chisel for cutting grooves
- gyp - to cheat or swindle someone
- huff - a fit of petty annoyance or to blow with puffs of breath
- hyphenate - to join or divide with a hyphen
- imbed - to fix firmly within a surrounding mass; variant of embed
- immingle - to mingle or blend together intimately
- immobilize - to prevent from moving or functioning
- impassionate - free from passion; dispassionate and calm
- impetus - a driving force or stimulus that makes something happen
- impulsiveness - the tendency to act on sudden urges without forethought
- incarcerate - to confine or imprison someone
- incompetence - lack of the skill or ability to do something successfully
- indelicate - lacking tact, refinement, or modesty
- indurate - to make or become hard, or to harden in feeling
- infortunate - unfortunate; unlucky (archaic)
- insensitivity - lack of physical or emotional responsiveness; want of tact
- intellectualize - to treat or examine in a rational rather than emotional way
- intercommunicate - to communicate mutually; to be connected so as to exchange information
- intermix - to mix together; to blend or mingle
- intertwine - to twist or twine together; to link closely
- intimidation - the act of frightening or threatening someone into compliance
- intrigue - secret scheming or plotting; to arouse curiosity or interest
- intromission - the act of inserting or letting in; admission of one thing into another
- invitement - an invitation or allurement; the act of inviting
- irradiate - to expose to or shine with radiant light or radiation
- itemization - the act of listing things individually or in detail
- josh - to tease or banter in a good-natured way
- jumble - a confused, disordered mixture of things
- lanate - covered with or consisting of woolly hairs
- leapfrog - to advance by skipping over an intermediate stage or rival
- letch - a lecherous man, or to lust after someone
- lure - to entice or tempt; a bait or enticement
- lurk - to wait in hiding, especially with sinister intent
- mack - (informal) a raincoat (mackintosh); or to flirt aggressively
- maleficiate - (archaic) to bewitch or harm by sorcery
- malevolence - the wish to do evil or harm to others; ill will
- mantle - a loose sleeveless cloak; or a role or responsibility passed on
- manumit - to release from slavery or bondage; to set free
- misfortunate - unlucky; afflicted by misfortune
- misidentify - to identify wrongly or incorrectly
- misstep - a clumsy or unwise action; a mistake
- mobilization - the act of organizing and preparing resources or troops for action
- molestation - the act of annoying, harassing, or assaulting someone
- mollycoddle - to treat with excessive indulgence or overprotectiveness
- mooch - to beg or sponge off others; to loiter aimlessly
- motivational - providing motivation or encouragement to act
- nab - to catch or seize suddenly, especially a wrongdoer
- nix - to reject or veto; (informal) nothing or no
- nonconform - to fail or refuse to conform
- oaken - made of or resembling oak
- oblate - flattened at the poles, as a spheroid; or a layperson dedicated to monastic life
- obtainment - the act of acquiring or securing something
- olfaction - the sense or action of smelling
- omen - a sign or event regarded as foretelling good or bad fortune
- outguess - to anticipate and so get the better of by guessing another's intentions
- outrival - to surpass or exceed in competition or rivalry
- overact - to perform in an exaggerated or unconvincing manner
- overcast - covered with clouds; gloomy or darkened
- overestimation - the act of judging something to be greater or better than it is
- overprotect - to guard or shield someone excessively
- override - to use authority to set aside or cancel a decision or function
- pash - an infatuation or passionate kiss, chiefly British and Australian slang
- pejorate - to make or become worse; to acquire a more negative meaning
- penalization - the act of subjecting someone to a penalty or disadvantage
- perfuse - to spread or pour a fluid through or over something
- perplexing - completely baffling or puzzling
- pinken - to make or become pink in color
- politicize - to make something a political issue or give it a political character
- prefigure - to be an early indication or model of something that comes later
- presage - to foretell or be a sign of; an omen or foreboding
- punctuate - to insert punctuation marks, or to interrupt at intervals
- quicken - to make or become faster, or to come to life
- rationale - the set of reasons or logical basis underlying a course of action
- rationalization - the act of justifying behavior with plausible but specious reasons
- recognitive - of or relating to recognition or the act of recognizing
- reconcilement - the act of restoring harmony or settling a difference
- redden - to make or become red, especially to flush or blush
- reiteration - the act of saying or doing something again for emphasis
- relish - to enjoy greatly; a savory condiment or keen enjoyment
- reluctance - unwillingness or hesitation to do something
- reoccur - to happen or occur again
- reprimand - a formal expression of disapproval; to rebuke someone sharply
- repugn - to oppose, resist, or argue against
- resignment - the act of resigning or relinquishing; resignation
- respell - to spell again, especially using a phonetic system to indicate pronunciation
- restart - to start again; a fresh beginning after a stop
- reuse - to use again; the act of using something more than once
- revest - to restore or vest again in a former possessor; to reclothe
- revivification - the act of restoring to life, vigor, or activity
- revivify - to restore to life or vigor; to reanimate or reinvigorate
- rubric - a heading, category, or set of instructions, often printed in red
- sadden - to make or become sorrowful
- satisfice - to accept an adequate rather than optimal option
- scamp - a mischievous rascal, often used affectionately of a child
- scorch - to burn the surface of something so as to discolor or singe it
- sear - to burn or scorch the surface with sudden intense heat
- secede - to withdraw formally from a federation, alliance, or organization
- seclusive - tending toward seclusion; inclined to keep oneself apart
- seduce - to lead astray or entice, especially into wrongdoing or desire
- semen - the fluid containing sperm, secreted by the male reproductive organs
- sequestered - secluded, isolated, or set apart from others
- seriate - to arrange in a series or orderly sequence
- severalize - to separate, distinguish, or treat individually
- shim - a thin wedge or strip used to fill a gap or level something
- skyrocket - to rise rapidly and steeply
- slay - to kill violently, especially in great numbers
- slive - to slip or sneak about slyly (dialectal)
- snitch - to inform on someone; an informer
- snog - to kiss and caress amorously (British slang)
- splint - a rigid strip used to immobilize a broken or injured limb
- sternutation - the act of sneezing; a sneeze
- stopple - a stopper or plug, especially for a bottle or jug
- suasion - the act of persuading or urging by appeal rather than force
- subjugation - the act of bringing under control or domination
- submittal - the act of submitting something, or the document formally submitted
- suborn - to induce someone to commit an unlawful act, especially perjury
- supplicate - to ask or beg for something humbly and earnestly
- syllabary - a set of written characters each representing a syllable
- tauten - to make or become tight or tense
- tending - the act of caring for or attending to someone or something
- ternion - a set or group of three; a triad
- thwart - to prevent someone from accomplishing something
- thwarting - the act of preventing or frustrating a plan
- transmittal - the act of sending or transmitting something
- transpire - to happen or come to be known; to give off vapor through a surface
- tweak - to adjust or fine-tune something slightly
- twink - a twinkle or instant; a momentary gleam of light
- unbroken - not broken, interrupted, or tamed; continuous
- undergoer - one who undergoes or experiences something, especially an action
- understood - comprehended; or implied without being expressed
- understudy - an actor who learns a role to substitute for the regular performer
- undeserve - to fail to merit or be worthy of something
- ungenerous - mean or stingy; unwilling to give
- unhandy - awkward to use or lacking manual skill
- unhitch - to unfasten or detach from a hitch
- universalization - the act of making something general or applicable to all
- unknot - to undo a knot in; untangle
- unleash - to release from restraint and allow free action
- unoften - not frequently; seldom
- unshaken - not weakened or disturbed; resolute
- unsnarl - to free from tangles or confusion
- upsolve - to solve a problem after a contest, often by reading editorials or hints
- validate - to confirm the accuracy, validity, or legitimacy of something
- velleity - a wish or inclination too slight to lead to action
- vilipend - to regard or treat as worthless; to disparage or vilify
- volitional - relating to or arising from the use of one's will
- whirl - to spin rapidly round, or a swift confused rush of activity
- whiten - to make or become white or paler
- withdrawment - the act of withdrawing; withdrawal or retirement
- transportal - the act or process of carrying something from one place to another; transport or conveyance; now rare
- indraw - a drawing inward or intake, especially of air or breath
- chivy - to chase, harry, or drive someone or something about persistently
- jaup - Scottish and northern English dialect: to shake up, toss to and fro, or jostle together
- unloosen - to loosen or unfasten something that is tied, fixed, or held tightly
- unstring - to remove the string or strings from a bow, musical instrument, or similar object
- besprinkle - literary: to scatter drops, grains, or small particles over something; to sprinkle all over
- undraw - archaic or literary: to draw aside, open, or pull back a curtain, bolt, or covering
- bemire - to cover, soil, or trap in mud or mire
- debarrass - rare: to free someone from an impediment, burden, or unwanted interruption
- crimple - literary or archaic: to wrinkle, crinkle, curl, or crumple; to become wrinkled or curled
- intervert - obsolete: to turn something aside to a different or improper course or use
- apurpose - archaic or dialectal: on purpose; deliberately
- get-out - US informal, in like all get-out: to an extreme degree or with great speed or force
- unstop - to clear a blockage from an opening, pipe, or passage
- begird - To bind with a band or girdle; to gird.
- chouse - To cheat, to trick.
- undig - To undo the process of digging; to fill up (a hole or grave) or bury again (something unearthed).
- unrobe - To disrobe, to undress.
- appress - to press closely against a surface or against another part
- unwrinkle - To remove wrinkles from.
- forpine - To pine away
- girn - To grimace; to snarl.
- snoozle - regional: to nuzzle or push affectionately with the nose
- unsling - to remove something from a slung or hanging position
- radicate - to take root or cause something to become firmly rooted or established

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