Actions & Processes
General verbs for doing, making, handling, using, and changing things.
1553 words
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do
A1
/də/
To carry out or perform an action or task.
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get
A1
/ɡɪt/
To receive or obtain something.
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want
A1
/wɑnt/
To feel that you would like to have or do something.
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let
A1
/lɛt/
To allow someone to do something or allow something to happen.
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take
A1
/teɪk/
To get hold of something and move it, or carry it with you.
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need
A1
/nid/
To require something because it is necessary or very important.
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make
A1
/meɪk/
To create or produce something.
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please
A1
/pliz/
Used to make a request more polite.
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give
A1
/ɡɪv/
To hand something to someone so they can have it.
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help
A1
/hɛlp/
To do something that makes things easier or better for someone.
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put
A1
/pʊt/
To move something into a particular place or position.
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keep
A1
/kiːp/
To continue to have something and not give it away.
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OK
A1
/ˌoʊˈkeɪ/
Satisfactory; good enough but not excellent.
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show
A1
/ʃoʊ/
To let someone see something.
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try
A1
/tɹaɪ/
To make an effort to do something.
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best
A1
/ˈbɛst/
Of the highest quality; better than all others.
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ready
A1
/ˈɹed.i/
Fully prepared and able to do something or be used right away.
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use
A1
/jus/
To do something with a tool, object, or method to get a result.
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turn
A1
/tɝn/
A change in the direction you are moving or facing.
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eat
A1
/it/
To put food in your mouth, chew it, and swallow it.
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happen
A1
/ˈhæpən/
To take place or occur.
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free
A1
/fɹi/
Costing no money.
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become
A1
/bɪˈkʌm/
To start to be something; to change into a particular state.
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plan
A1
/plæn/
A set of decisions about what you are going to do and how to do it.
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A2 (122) Pro
care
A2
/kɛɚ/
To feel that something is important to you or to feel concern about it.
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hold
A2
/hold/
To carry or keep something in your hands or arms.
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shut
A2
/ʃʌt/
To close something, or to become closed.
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deal
A2
/ˈdiːl/
An agreement, especially one to buy or sell something.
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chance
A2
/t͡ʃæns/
An opportunity to do something.
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shot
A2
/ʃɑt/
The act of firing a gun, or the sound it makes.
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save
A2
/seɪv/
To keep someone or something safe from harm or danger.
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luck
A2
/lʌk/
Good things that happen to you by chance rather than through your own effort.
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seem
A2
/siːm/
to give the impression of being or doing something
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catch
A2
/kat͡ʃ/
To stop and hold a moving object, usually with your hands.
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dream
A2
/dɹiːm/
A series of images and feelings that happen in your mind while you sleep.
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pull
A2
/pʉl/
To take hold of something and move it toward you or in the same direction as yourself.
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step
A2
/ˈstɛp/
The act of moving the foot to walk or move somewhere.
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act
A2
/æk/
to do something or take action
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worried
A2
/ˈwʌɹ.id/
Feeling unhappy and afraid because you keep thinking about a problem or something bad that might happen.
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marry
A2
/ˈmæɹi/
To become someone's husband or wife.
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expect
A2
/ɪkˈspɛkt/
To think or believe that something will probably happen.
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handle
A2
/ˈhæn.d(ə)l/
The part of an object that you hold to use or carry it.
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lead
A2
/lɛd/
To guide or take someone to a place.
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force
A2
/foɹs/
Physical power or strength used on something.
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offer
A2
/ˈɔfɚ/
To ask someone if they would like something, or to hold it out for them.
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hide
A2
/haɪd/
To put yourself somewhere where you cannot be seen or found.
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realize
A2
/ˈɹi(.ə)ˌlaɪz/
To suddenly understand or become aware of a fact or situation.
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push
A2
/pʊʃ/
To press against something or someone to move it away from you.
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B1 (183) Pro
set
B1
/sɛt/
To put or place something in a particular position.
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hurry
B1
/ˈhʌ.ɹi/
To do something or move quickly because there is little time.
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glad
B1
/ɡlæd/
Happy and pleased about something.
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amazing
B1
/əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
Extremely good; wonderful.
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swear
B1
/ˈswɛɚ/
To use rude or offensive language.
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grab
B1
/ɡɹæb/
To take hold of something suddenly and firmly.
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press
B1
/ˈprɛs/
To push firmly against something.
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otherwise
B1
/ˈʌð.ɚˌwaɪz/
If things were different; or else.
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deserve
B1
/dɪˈzɝv/
To be worthy of something good or bad because of how you have acted.
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lay
B1
/leɪ/
To put something down carefully, usually in a flat position.
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breath
B1
/bɹeθ/
The air that you take into your lungs and let out again.
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breathe
B1
/bɹið/
To take air into your lungs and let it out again.
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prepared
B1
/pɹɪˈpɛɹd/
Made ready in advance.
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fake
B1
/feɪ̯k/
Not real; made to look genuine in order to deceive.
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breathing
B1
/ˈbɹiðɪŋ/
The act of taking air in and out of the lungs.
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suicide
B1
/ˈsuɪˌsaɪd/
The act of intentionally killing oneself.
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concerned
B1
/kənˈsɝnd/
worried about something
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pray
B1
/pɹeɪ/
To speak to a god, often to give thanks or ask for help.
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signal
B1
/ˈsɪɡnəl/
A sound, gesture, or light used to give information, a warning, or an order.
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bless
B1
/blɛs/
To ask God to protect or help someone or something.
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fixed
B1
/fɪkst/
Not changing; staying the same.
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deliver
B1
/dɪˈlɪv.ɚ/
To take goods, letters, or other items to a place or person.
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chase
B1
/t͡ʃeɪs/
To run after someone or something in order to catch them.
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council
B1
/ˈkaʊn.səl/
A group of people chosen to manage or govern something, such as a town.
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B2 (231) Pro
making
B2
/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
The act or process of producing or creating something.
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tough
B2
/tɐf/
Difficult to do or deal with.
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dig
B2
/dɪɡ/
To break up and move earth, especially to make a hole.
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revenge
B2
/ɹəˈvɛnd͡ʒ/
Action you take to hurt someone because they have hurt you.
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saving
B2
/ˈsæɪ.vɪŋ/
Money you keep instead of spending, set aside for the future (usually plural: savings).
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prime
B2
/pɹaɪ̯m/
Most important; main.
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sue
B2
/sjuː/
To take legal action against someone in a court of law.
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assure
B2
/əˈʃɔː(ɹ)/
To tell someone something confidently so they feel less worried.
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surrender
B2
/səˈɹɛndə(ɹ)/
To stop fighting and admit that you have been defeated.
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ease
B2
/iz/
The state of being able to do something without difficulty.
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timing
B2
/ˈtaɪmɪŋ/
The choice of the right moment for something to happen.
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relief
B2
/ɹɪˈliːf/
The good feeling you get when worry, pain, or trouble ends or eases.
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shed
B2
/ʃɛd/
To get rid of something you no longer want or need.
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engagement
B2
/ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ.mənt/
An agreement to marry, or the period before the wedding.
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insult
B2
/ɪnˈsɒlt/
To say or do something rude that offends someone.
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bothered
B2
/ˈbɑːðɝd/
Feeling annoyed, worried, or upset.
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massage
B2
/məˈsɑ(d)ʒ/
The act of rubbing and pressing the body to relax muscles or relieve pain.
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audition
B2
/ɑˈdɪʃən/
A short performance to show whether an actor, singer, or musician is suitable for a role.
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threaten
B2
/ˈθrɛtən/
To say that you will hurt or punish someone, especially to make them do what you want.
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embrace
B2
/ɛmˈbɹes/
To hold someone closely in your arms to show affection; to hug.
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scheme
B2
/skiːm/
An official plan or programme to achieve something.
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consent
B2
/kənˈsɛnt/
Permission for something to happen or be done.
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drain
B2
/dɹeɪn/
A pipe or channel that carries away waste water or liquid.
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spite
B2
/spaɪt/
A desire to hurt, annoy, or upset someone out of ill will.
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C1 (152) Pro
cop
C1
/kɑp/
A police officer.
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sacrifice
C1
/ˈsæk.ɹɪˌfaɪs/
The act of giving up something valuable for the sake of something more important.
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hostage
C1
/ˈhɑs.tɪd͡ʒ/
A person held by force, used to make others do what the captor wants.
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kidnap
C1
/ˈkɪdnæp/
To take and hold someone illegally, often to demand money for their release.
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distress
C1
/dɪˈstɹɛs/
A feeling of great emotional pain, worry, or suffering.
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bribe
C1
/bɹaɪb/
To secretly give someone money or gifts so they will do something dishonest for you.
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pledge
C1
/plɛd͡ʒ/
A serious, formal promise to do something.
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presume
C1
/pɹɪˈz(j)um/
To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.
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notify
C1
/ˈnoʊtɪfaɪ/
To officially tell someone about something.
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swap
C1
/sʋap/
To give one thing and receive another in exchange.
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petition
C1
/pəˈtɪʃ.ən/
A formal written request, usually signed by many people, asking an authority to do something.
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processing
C1
/ˈpɹɑsɛsɪŋ/
The act of dealing with something through a set series of steps.
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tailor
C1
/ˈteɪlɚ/
A person whose job is to make, repair, or alter clothes, especially suits.
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liable
C1
/ˈlaɪ̯əbəl/
Likely to do or experience something, usually something bad.
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prop
C1
/pɹɑp/
An object used by actors on a stage or film set.
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dispose
C1
/dɪsˈpoʊz/
To get rid of something, especially something unwanted (used with 'of').
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pronounced
C1
/pɹəˈnaʊnst/
Very noticeable or strongly marked.
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stretching
C1
/ˈstɹɛt͡ʃɪŋ/
Exercise in which you extend your muscles and limbs to keep them flexible.
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indulge
C1
/ɪnˈdʌld͡ʒ/
To allow yourself to enjoy something pleasant, especially something you do not usually let yourself have.
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accustomed
C1
/əˈkʌs.təmd/
Used to something through repeated experience.
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imminent
C1
/ˈɪmɪnənt/
About to happen very soon.
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default
C1
/dɪˈfɔlt/
A setting or value used automatically when no other choice is made.
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marvel
C1
/ˈmɑɹvl̩/
To be filled with wonder or amazement at something.
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intervene
C1
/ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈviːn/
To become involved in a situation in order to change or stop something.
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C2 (183) Pro
tuck
C2
/tʌk/
to push or fold something into a safe, hidden, or close-fitting place
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scroll
C2
/skɹoʊl/
To move text or images up, down, or across a screen to see different parts.
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chant
C2
/t͡ʃænt/
to utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically
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clamp
C2
/ˈklæmp/
to impose or inflict forcefully
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refill
C2
/ˈriːfɪl/
to fill a container or supply again after some or all of its contents have been used
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helm
C2
/ˈhɛlm/
The position of leadership or control of an organization.
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orgy
C2
/ˈɔɹd͡ʒi/
any act of immoderate indulgence
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exhale
C2
/ɛksˈheɪl/
give out (breath or an odor)
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exterminate
C2
/ɪkˈstɝ.mɪ.neɪt/
kill en masse
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disperse
C2
/dɪˈspɝs/
To spread out or scatter in different directions, or to make a group do so.
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stabilize
C2
/sʈɛb(ɪ)ˈlaɪz/
To make something steady and stop it from changing or moving, or to become steady.
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reconcile
C2
/ˈɹɛkənˌsaɪl/
To make two ideas, facts, or needs fit together when they seem to conflict.
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ignite
C2
/ɪɡˈnaɪt/
arouse or excite feelings and passions
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reconciliation
C2
/ˌɹɛkənˌsɪliˈeɪʃ(ə)n/
The act of becoming friendly again after a quarrel.
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induce
C2
/ɪnˈduːs/
To cause something to happen or to produce a particular effect.
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wield
C2
/wiːld/
to hold and use a tool, weapon, or object effectively
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wrinkle
C2
/ˈɹɪŋkl̩/
a clever method of doing something, especially something new and different
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depraved
C2
/diːˈpreɪvd/
Morally corrupt; wicked and disturbing.
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denounce
C2
/diˈnaʊns/
To criticize someone or something strongly and publicly.
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shroud
C2
/ˈʃɹæʊ̯d/
cover as if with a shroud
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nudge
C2
/nʌd͡ʒ/
to push against gently
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avail
C2
/əˈveɪl/
to use to one's advantage
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tout
C2
/taʊt/
advertize in strongly positive terms
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prolong
C2
/pɹoʊˈlɔŋ/
To make something last longer; to extend its duration.
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C2+ (629) Pro
get-out
C2+
/ˈɡɛtˌaʊt/
US informal, in like all get-out: to an extreme degree or with great speed or force
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unloosen
C2+
/ˌʌnˈluː.sən/
to loosen or unfasten something that is tied, fixed, or held tightly
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unstop
C2+
/ʌnˈstɑp/
to clear a blockage from an opening, pipe, or passage
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unsling
C2+
/ʌnˈslɪŋ/
to remove something from a slung or hanging position
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chouse
C2+
/t͡ʃaʊ̯s/
To cheat, to trick.
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undig
C2+
/ʌnˈdɪɡ/
To undo the process of digging; to fill up (a hole or grave) or bury again (something unearthed).
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besprinkle
C2+
/bɪˈsprɪŋkəl/
literary: to scatter drops, grains, or small particles over something; to sprinkle all over
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unwrinkle
C2+
/ʌnˈrɪŋkəl/
To remove wrinkles from.
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crimple
C2+
/ˈkrɪmpəl/
literary or archaic: to wrinkle, crinkle, curl, or crumple; to become wrinkled or curled
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begird
C2+
/bɪˈɡɝd/
To bind with a band or girdle; to gird.
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transportal
C2+
/tɹænˈspɔɹtəl/
the act or process of carrying something from one place to another; transport or conveyance; now rare
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chivy
C2+
/ˈtʃɪv.i/
to chase, harry, or drive someone or something about persistently
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unstring
C2+
/ʌnˈstrɪŋ/
to remove the string or strings from a bow, musical instrument, or similar object
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snoozle
C2+
/ˈsnuːzəl/
regional: to nuzzle or push affectionately with the nose
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desolate
C2+
/ˈdɛsələt/
deserted, bleak, and devoid of comfort or inhabitants
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S
chuck
C2+
/tʃʌk/
to throw something carelessly, or to pat affectionately under the chin
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S
compact
C2+
/kəmˈpækt/
closely and neatly packed together; an agreement or covenant
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abet
C2+
/əˈbɛt/
to encourage or assist someone in a wrongdoing
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abide
C2+
/əˈbaɪd/
to tolerate or endure; to remain or dwell
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allowable
C2+
/əˈlaʊəbəl/
permissible within set rules or limits
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dere
C2+
/dɪɹ/
to harm or injure (archaic/dialectal); also dialectal for dear
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affront
C2+
/əˈfrʌnt/
an open insult or deliberate act of disrespect
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apprise
C2+
/əˈpraɪz/
to inform or notify someone of something
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bewray
C2+
/bɪˈreɪ/
to reveal or betray, especially unintentionally (archaic)
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