# Actions & Processes

**Type:** Topic
**Words:** 1553

## 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.; frequency rank 22
- get — To receive or obtain something.; frequency rank 40
- want — To feel that you would like to have or do something.; frequency rank 60
- let — To allow someone to do something or allow something to happen.; frequency rank 69
- take — To get hold of something and move it, or carry it with you.; frequency rank 84
- need — To require something because it is necessary or very important.; frequency rank 100
- make — To create or produce something.; frequency rank 107
- please — Used to make a request more polite.; frequency rank 115
- give — To hand something to someone so they can have it.; frequency rank 121
- help — To do something that makes things easier or better for someone.; frequency rank 133
- put — To move something into a particular place or position.; frequency rank 163
- keep — To continue to have something and not give it away.; frequency rank 173
- OK — Satisfactory; good enough but not excellent.; frequency rank 207
- show — To let someone see something.; frequency rank 233
- try — To make an effort to do something.; frequency rank 244
- best — Of the highest quality; better than all others.; frequency rank 253
- ready — Fully prepared and able to do something or be used right away.; frequency rank 281
- use — To do something with a tool, object, or method to get a result.; frequency rank 302
- turn — A change in the direction you are moving or facing.; frequency rank 344
- eat — To put food in your mouth, chew it, and swallow it.; frequency rank 365
- happen — To take place or occur.; frequency rank 387
- free — Costing no money.; frequency rank 496
- become — To start to be something; to change into a particular state.; frequency rank 521
- plan — A set of decisions about what you are going to do and how to do it.; frequency rank 549
- white — Having the colour of fresh snow or milk; the lightest colour.; frequency rank 564
- cannot — To be unable to do something.; frequency rank 594
- piece — A part of something larger, or an amount broken or cut off.; frequency rank 686
- busy — Having a lot to do; actively working on something.; frequency rank 736
- information — Facts or details about someone or something.; frequency rank 766
- sing — To make musical sounds with your voice.; frequency rank 786
- bag — A soft container with an opening at the top, used to carry or hold things.; frequency rank 789
- spend — To pay out money to buy or do something.; frequency rank 818
- test — A set of questions or tasks used to measure someone's knowledge or skill.; frequency rank 838
- join — To become a member of a group or organization.; frequency rank 844
- key — A small metal object that you use to lock or unlock a door, start a car, etc.; frequency rank 871
- share — To divide something and give part of it to others.; frequency rank 947
- laugh — To make sounds and movements of the face that show you are happy or think something is funny.; frequency rank 955
- often — Many times; frequently.; frequency rank 960
- green — The colour of grass and leaves, between yellow and blue.; frequency rank 1011
- slow — Not moving or happening quickly.; frequency rank 1042
- action — the process of doing something to achieve a result; frequency rank 1162
- begin — To start doing something.; frequency rank 1180
- cup — A small container with a handle that you drink from.; frequency rank 1423
- practice — Doing an activity repeatedly to get better at it.; frequency rank 1461
- fill — To make something become full.; frequency rank 1579
- shower — The act of washing yourself while standing under water sprayed from above.; frequency rank 1692
- introduce — To tell people each other's names so they can get to know one another.; frequency rank 1727
- subject — The thing being talked or written about.; frequency rank 1868
- pair — Two things that match and are used together.; frequency rank 1898
- repeat — To do or say something again.; frequency rank 1994
- picnic — A meal that you take outdoors to eat, often in a park or the countryside.; frequency rank 5046
- umbrella — A folding frame covered in cloth that you hold over your head to keep off rain or sun.; frequency rank 5790
- vase — A tall open container used to hold flowers or as a decoration.; frequency rank 8414

### A2
- care — To feel that something is important to you or to feel concern about it.; frequency rank 240
- hold — To carry or keep something in your hands or arms.; frequency rank 287
- shut — To close something, or to become closed.; frequency rank 396
- deal — An agreement, especially one to buy or sell something.; frequency rank 405
- chance — An opportunity to do something.; frequency rank 418
- shot — The act of firing a gun, or the sound it makes.; frequency rank 475
- save — To keep someone or something safe from harm or danger.; frequency rank 519
- luck — Good things that happen to you by chance rather than through your own effort.; frequency rank 605
- seem — to give the impression of being or doing something; frequency rank 615
- catch — To stop and hold a moving object, usually with your hands.; frequency rank 625
- dream — A series of images and feelings that happen in your mind while you sleep.; frequency rank 633
- pull — To take hold of something and move it toward you or in the same direction as yourself.; frequency rank 652
- step — The act of moving the foot to walk or move somewhere.; frequency rank 681
- act — to do something or take action; frequency rank 711
- worried — Feeling unhappy and afraid because you keep thinking about a problem or something bad that might happen.; frequency rank 715
- marry — To become someone's husband or wife.; frequency rank 747
- expect — To think or believe that something will probably happen.; frequency rank 785
- handle — The part of an object that you hold to use or carry it.; frequency rank 809
- lead — To guide or take someone to a place.; frequency rank 826
- force — Physical power or strength used on something.; frequency rank 849
- offer — To ask someone if they would like something, or to hold it out for them.; frequency rank 897
- hide — To put yourself somewhere where you cannot be seen or found.; frequency rank 903
- realize — To suddenly understand or become aware of a fact or situation.; frequency rank 982
- push — To press against something or someone to move it away from you.; frequency rank 1053
- magic — The power to make impossible things happen by using special words, spells, or rituals.; frequency rank 1070
- support — To help or encourage someone or something, often by agreeing with them.; frequency rank 1071
- reach — To stretch out your arm, especially to touch or take something.; frequency rank 1075
- bother — To annoy or disturb someone.; frequency rank 1144
- favor — A helpful act that you do for someone.; frequency rank 1173
- allow — To let someone do something or let something happen.; frequency rank 1193
- pressure — A feeling of stress caused by demands or difficulties.; frequency rank 1270
- interest — a feeling of wanting to know about or take part in something.; frequency rank 1290
- pop — To burst with a short, sharp sound; to make something burst this way.; frequency rank 1309
- camp — A place where people stay in tents or simple buildings for a short time.; frequency rank 1330
- necessary — Needed in order to do or achieve something.; frequency rank 1387
- advice — An opinion you give someone about what they should do.; frequency rank 1435
- account — An arrangement with a bank or company to keep or use money or services.; frequency rank 1452
- trick — A clever or dishonest act meant to fool or cheat someone.; frequency rank 1529
- feed — To give food to a person or animal.; frequency rank 1548
- release — To set a person, animal, or thing free.; frequency rank 1606
- prepare — To make something ready for a future use or event.; frequency rank 1615
- male — Belonging to the sex that does not give birth or lay eggs; relating to men or boys.; frequency rank 1628
- remind — To make someone remember something they need to do or know.; frequency rank 1784
- manage — To succeed in doing something difficult.; frequency rank 1802
- permission — The act of allowing someone to do something.; frequency rank 1855
- invite — To ask someone to come to an event or to your home.; frequency rank 1965
- fail — To not succeed in what you are trying to do.; frequency rank 2281
- borrow — To take something from someone for a short time, planning to give it back.; frequency rank 2312
- smoking — The act or habit of breathing in the smoke from cigarettes, cigars, or pipes.; frequency rank 2339
- exchange — To give something and receive something else in return.; frequency rank 2354
- goal — Something you are trying to achieve.; frequency rank 2386
- receive — To get or be given something that is sent or offered.; frequency rank 2394
- button — A small round object on clothing that fastens through a hole.; frequency rank 2424
- zone — An area that is special or different in some way, often set aside for a particular purpose.; frequency rank 2471
- freeze — To become solid or turn to ice because of cold.; frequency rank 2474
- hug — To hold someone closely in your arms to show love or affection.; frequency rank 2548
- provide — To give someone something they need or want, especially support or food.; frequency rank 2562
- seek — to try to find or get something; frequency rank 2564
- earn — To get money in return for work that you do.; frequency rank 2566
- bay — A part of the sea or a lake that curves into the land.; frequency rank 2652
- panic — A sudden strong feeling of fear that stops you thinking clearly.; frequency rank 2665
- attempt — To try to do something, especially something difficult.; frequency rank 2690
- perform — To do or carry out a task or action.; frequency rank 2713
- bury — To place a dead body in the ground or a tomb.; frequency rank 2768
- shine — To give out or reflect bright light.; frequency rank 2870
- arrange — To make plans for something to happen.; frequency rank 2981
- argument — An angry disagreement between people.; frequency rank 3127
- product — Something that is made or grown to be sold.; frequency rank 3149
- replace — To put a new or different person or thing in the place of another.; frequency rank 3264
- habit — Something you do often and almost without thinking.; frequency rank 3357
- prevent — To stop something from happening.; frequency rank 3362
- lend — To let someone use something of yours for a while, expecting it back.; frequency rank 3364
- apply — To make a formal request for something such as a job or a place.; frequency rank 3496
- engineer — A person whose job is to design, build, or maintain machines, structures, or systems.; frequency rank 3613
- succeed — To achieve what you wanted or planned.; frequency rank 3621
- helpful — Giving help; useful.; frequency rank 3691
- liberty — The freedom to live, think, and act as you choose.; frequency rank 3715
- thirsty — Feeling the need to drink.; frequency rank 3721
- tap — To hit something gently and quickly.; frequency rank 3785
- bend — To make something curved or to become curved.; frequency rank 3816
- appropriate — Suitable or right for a particular person, situation, or purpose.; frequency rank 3904
- fridge — A refrigerator; an appliance that keeps food cold.; frequency rank 4005
- delay — To make something happen later than planned, or to do it later than you should.; frequency rank 4017
- coin — A piece of money made of metal, usually round and flat.; frequency rank 4138
- washing — Clothes and other items that need to be, are being, or have been washed.; frequency rank 4148
- operate — To control or make a machine, device, or system work.; frequency rank 4202
- click — To press a button on a computer mouse, or to make a short sharp sound.; frequency rank 4309
- swallow — To make food or drink pass from your mouth down into your stomach.; frequency rank 4329
- include — To have something as a part of a whole.; frequency rank 4604
- commitment — A promise or willingness to give your time and energy to something you believe in.; frequency rank 4675
- envelope — A flat paper cover in which you put a letter before posting it.; frequency rank 4772
- Ms. — A title used before a woman's name when you do not want to show whether she is married.; frequency rank 4804
- perfume — A liquid with a pleasant smell that people put on their skin.; frequency rank 4862
- forbid — To order someone not to do something.; frequency rank 4924
- depend — To be affected or decided by something else.; frequency rank 4994
- inspiration — A feeling of excitement or new energy that makes you want to create or do something.; frequency rank 5035
- suggestion — An idea or plan put forward for others to consider.; frequency rank 5041
- slice — A thin, flat piece cut from something.; frequency rank 5119
- included — Contained as part of something, often at no extra charge.; frequency rank 5363
- spill — To accidentally let liquid or a substance flow out of its container.; frequency rank 5380
- precise — Exact, clear, and accurate.; frequency rank 5562
- relaxed — Calm and free from worry, stress, or tension.; frequency rank 5748
- ambition — Something you very much want to do or achieve.; frequency rank 5758
- spoon — A utensil with a small bowl-shaped end and a handle, used for eating, stirring, or serving.; frequency rank 5821
- pursue — To work hard to achieve or get something you want.; frequency rank 5844
- stamp — A small piece of paper you stick on a letter or parcel to show the postage has been paid.; frequency rank 5863
- encourage — To give someone confidence, hope, or support; frequency rank 6224
- satisfy — To please someone by giving them what they want or need.; frequency rank 6912
- splash — To make liquid fly about in drops, or to hit liquid noisily.; frequency rank 7811
- context — The situation or set of facts that surround an event and help you understand it.; frequency rank 7980
- impatient — Easily annoyed by waiting or delays.; frequency rank 8301
- disappointing — Not as good as you hoped or expected; causing disappointment.; frequency rank 8465
- essay — A short piece of writing on a particular subject, often for school or a magazine.; frequency rank 8579
- oppose — To disagree with and try to prevent something.; frequency rank 9736
- amused — Finding something funny or entertaining.; frequency rank 13148
- prediction — A statement saying what you think will happen in the future.; frequency rank 14436
- verb — A word that describes an action, event, or state, such as 'run' or 'be'.; frequency rank 20673
- gracefully — in a smooth, attractive, and controlled way; frequency rank 20812
- terrify — To frighten someone very badly; to fill with terror.; frequency rank 25965
- bookshelf — A shelf or set of shelves for keeping books on.; frequency rank 30400
- relight — to light or kindle something again; frequency rank 71993
- lazily — in a slow, relaxed way, without much effort; frequency rank 79533

### B1
- set — To put or place something in a particular position.; frequency rank 431
- hurry — To do something or move quickly because there is little time.; frequency rank 516
- glad — Happy and pleased about something.; frequency rank 597
- amazing — Extremely good; wonderful.; frequency rank 708
- swear — To use rude or offensive language.; frequency rank 817
- grab — To take hold of something suddenly and firmly.; frequency rank 1067
- press — To push firmly against something.; frequency rank 1143
- otherwise — If things were different; or else.; frequency rank 1169
- deserve — To be worthy of something good or bad because of how you have acted.; frequency rank 1348
- lay — To put something down carefully, usually in a flat position.; frequency rank 1356
- breath — The air that you take into your lungs and let out again.; frequency rank 1482
- breathe — To take air into your lungs and let it out again.; frequency rank 1496
- prepared — Made ready in advance.; frequency rank 1530
- fake — Not real; made to look genuine in order to deceive.; frequency rank 1551
- breathing — The act of taking air in and out of the lungs.; frequency rank 1553
- suicide — The act of intentionally killing oneself.; frequency rank 1557
- concerned — worried about something; frequency rank 1567
- pray — To speak to a god, often to give thanks or ask for help.; frequency rank 1609
- signal — A sound, gesture, or light used to give information, a warning, or an order.; frequency rank 1769
- bless — To ask God to protect or help someone or something.; frequency rank 1944
- fixed — Not changing; staying the same.; frequency rank 2025
- deliver — To take goods, letters, or other items to a place or person.; frequency rank 2049
- chase — To run after someone or something in order to catch them.; frequency rank 2062
- council — A group of people chosen to manage or govern something, such as a town.; frequency rank 2125
- union — An organized group of workers formed to protect their rights and bargain with employers.; frequency rank 2190
- desperate — Needing or wanting something so much that you will do anything to get it.; frequency rank 2287
- warn — To tell someone about a possible danger or problem so they can avoid it.; frequency rank 2319
- convince — To make someone believe that something is true, often by using arguments or evidence.; frequency rank 2357
- exact — Completely correct and accurate in every detail.; frequency rank 2384
- defend — To protect someone or something from attack or harm.; frequency rank 2457
- dump — To get rid of something by throwing it away carelessly.; frequency rank 2463
- engaged — Having formally agreed to marry someone.; frequency rank 2488
- commit — To do something wrong or illegal, such as a crime.; frequency rank 2640
- slip — To slide and lose your balance suddenly.; frequency rank 2653
- intend — to plan or want to do something.; frequency rank 2682
- gee — An exclamation used to show surprise, excitement, or mild frustration.; frequency rank 2685
- guarantee — To promise that something will happen or be done.; frequency rank 2694
- deny — To say that something is not true.; frequency rank 2744
- struggle — To try very hard to do something difficult.; frequency rank 2775
- package — Something wrapped or boxed up to be carried or sent; a parcel.; frequency rank 2853
- option — One of several things you can choose from.; frequency rank 2878
- charity — An organization that helps people in need.; frequency rank 2892
- balance — A state in which different parts or forces are equal or steady, so nothing tips over or dominates.; frequency rank 2900
- routine — A fixed set of things you usually do in a regular order.; frequency rank 3160
- injured — Hurt or harmed physically.; frequency rank 3211
- cage — A container made of bars or wire for keeping animals or birds.; frequency rank 3215
- awkward — Making you feel embarrassed or uncomfortable.; frequency rank 3219
- aim — To plan or intend to do something.; frequency rank 3229
- determined — Having decided firmly to do something and not letting anything stop you.; frequency rank 3277
- motive — A reason that makes someone want to do something.; frequency rank 3298
- patrol — The act of moving around an area regularly to keep it safe and watch for trouble.; frequency rank 3442
- fantasy — Something you imagine that is pleasant but unlikely to happen.; frequency rank 3481
- charm — A quality that makes someone or something attractive and pleasing.; frequency rank 3494
- capture — To catch a person or animal and hold them as a prisoner.; frequency rank 3568
- shocked — Very surprised and upset by something.; frequency rank 3592
- pin — A short, thin piece of metal with a sharp point, used to fasten things together.; frequency rank 3645
- aid — Help or support, especially given to people in need.; frequency rank 3748
- brief — Lasting only a short time.; frequency rank 3767
- tend — To usually do something or be likely to behave in a certain way.; frequency rank 3783
- tent — A shelter made of cloth stretched over poles, used for camping outdoors.; frequency rank 3798
- propose — To suggest a plan or course of action for people to consider.; frequency rank 3802
- tense — A form of a verb that shows when an action happens, such as past, present, or future.; frequency rank 3886
- recommend — To suggest something or someone as good or suitable.; frequency rank 4011
- effective — Working well and producing the result you want.; frequency rank 4069
- blessing — Something good that you are grateful for.; frequency rank 4079
- forbidden — Not allowed; officially banned.; frequency rank 4097
- humor — The quality of being funny or amusing.; frequency rank 4107
- require — To need something.; frequency rank 4145
- needle — A thin, pointed metal tool used for sewing, with a hole at one end for thread.; frequency rank 4243
- independent — Free from outside control; not ruled by another country or authority.; frequency rank 4247
- terror — Very strong fear.; frequency rank 4378
- tire — A rubber ring filled with air that fits around a wheel of a car or bicycle.; frequency rank 4380
- register — To put your name on an official list in order to do something.; frequency rank 4422
- combination — A mix of two or more different things joined together.; frequency rank 4443
- assistance — Help given to someone who needs it.; frequency rank 4608
- rely — To depend on or trust someone or something to do what you need.; frequency rank 4638
- pale — Light in colour, not strong or bright.; frequency rank 4740
- fuss — Unnecessary worry, excitement, or activity about something small.; frequency rank 4771
- collar — The part of a shirt, coat, or dress that fits around the neck.; frequency rank 4788
- helpless — Not able to look after yourself or do things without help.; frequency rank 5008
- luxury — Great comfort and pleasure, usually involving expensive things.; frequency rank 5096
- accurate — Correct and free from mistakes.; frequency rank 5225
- curtain — A piece of cloth hung over a window to keep out light or give privacy.; frequency rank 5260
- harbor — A sheltered area of water where ships can stay safely.; frequency rank 5326
- phrase — A group of words that go together and act as a unit, but do not form a full sentence.; frequency rank 5392
- fortunate — Lucky; having or bringing good luck.; frequency rank 5426
- expose — To uncover something so that it can be seen.; frequency rank 5431
- confusion — A state of not understanding clearly or not knowing what to do.; frequency rank 5467
- repay — To pay back money that you owe.; frequency rank 5537
- capacity — The amount that something can hold or contain.; frequency rank 5571
- assist — To help someone do something.; frequency rank 5620
- contain — To hold or have something inside.; frequency rank 5679
- gesture — A movement of the hands, head, or body to express something.; frequency rank 5685
- engage — To take part in something or get involved with it.; frequency rank 5730
- reserve — To arrange for a room, table, or seat to be kept for you in advance.; frequency rank 5787
- involve — To include something as a necessary part or result; frequency rank 5826
- occur — To happen or take place.; frequency rank 5860
- sequence — A set of things arranged or happening one after another in a particular order.; frequency rank 5901
- lodge — To become stuck firmly in a particular position.; frequency rank 6092
- attract — To make someone interested in or want to come to something.; frequency rank 6203
- clip — A small device used to hold things together or in place.; frequency rank 6246
- seize — to take hold of something suddenly and firmly; frequency rank 6251
- amusing — Funny and enjoyable; making you laugh or smile.; frequency rank 6363
- guidance — Help or advice that tells you what to do.; frequency rank 6453
- satisfaction — The good, contented feeling you get when you achieve or get what you wanted.; frequency rank 6504
- sour — Having a sharp, acidic taste, like a lemon.; frequency rank 6511
- frustrated — Annoyed and impatient because you cannot do or get what you want.; frequency rank 6533
- urge — To strongly advise or try to persuade someone to do something.; frequency rank 6596
- demonstration — A public protest by a group of people, often about a political issue.; frequency rank 6651
- resolve — To find a solution to a problem or difficulty.; frequency rank 6726
- extend — To make something longer or larger in size, time, or scope.; frequency rank 6735
- accomplish — To succeed in doing or completing something.; frequency rank 6742
- registration — The act of putting your name on an official list to take part in something.; frequency rank 6798
- amazed — Very surprised, often in a way that fills you with wonder.; frequency rank 6869
- tease — To make fun of someone in a playful way.; frequency rank 6893
- marketing — The activity of promoting, advertising, and selling products or services.; frequency rank 6997
- expand — To become larger in size, amount, or extent.; frequency rank 7206
- selection — a range of things to choose from; frequency rank 7215
- delight — A feeling of great pleasure or joy.; frequency rank 7291
- demonstrate — To clearly show that something is true or real.; frequency rank 7396
- recommendation — A suggestion about the best thing to do.; frequency rank 7866
- donate — To give money or goods to a charity or good cause.; frequency rank 7995
- repeated — Happening or done again and again.; frequency rank 8344
- preparation — The act of getting ready for something.; frequency rank 8356
- contribution — Something you give, such as money, to help a shared cause.; frequency rank 8385
- promote — To help something develop or become more successful.; frequency rank 8436
- introduction — The first part of a book, essay, or talk that explains what will follow.; frequency rank 8445
- inspire — To make someone feel they want to do something or to give them new ideas.; frequency rank 8656
- determination — The quality of trying hard to do something and not giving up.; frequency rank 9051
- contribute — To give money, help, or ideas toward something shared.; frequency rank 9131
- arise — To happen or start to exist, especially a problem or situation.; frequency rank 9155
- perish — to die or be destroyed, especially suddenly or in harsh conditions; frequency rank 9529
- counseling — Professional help and advice for dealing with personal problems.; frequency rank 9574
- frustration — The feeling of being annoyed and impatient when you cannot do what you want.; frequency rank 9632
- mend — To repair something that is broken, torn, or damaged.; frequency rank 9842
- harness — To control and use something powerful, such as energy or natural forces.; frequency rank 10092
- dedicate — To give all your time and energy to a particular activity or purpose.; frequency rank 10349
- ingredient — One of the foods or substances you combine to make a dish.; frequency rank 10467
- qualify — To reach the necessary standard or pass the tests to do a job or take part in something.; frequency rank 10732
- tighten — To make something firmer or more securely fastened.; frequency rank 10842
- instruction — A piece of information telling you how to do or use something.; frequency rank 10928
- tempt — To make someone want to have or do something, especially something they should avoid.; frequency rank 11098
- decorate — To make something look more attractive by adding things to it.; frequency rank 11767
- retain — To keep or continue to have something.; frequency rank 11773
- strengthen — To make something stronger or more powerful.; frequency rank 12026
- stumble — To hit your foot on something and almost fall.; frequency rank 13311
- distinguish — To recognize the difference between two or more things.; frequency rank 13327
- enable — To make it possible for someone to do something; frequency rank 13978
- reclaim — To get back something that was taken away or lost.; frequency rank 14239
- overload — to put too much weight, work, information, or demand on someone or something; frequency rank 14289
- imitate — To copy the way someone speaks, behaves, or looks.; frequency rank 14722
- refusal — The act of saying you will not do or accept something.; frequency rank 15162
- riddance — welcome relief at the removal or departure of an unwanted person or thing, especially in the phrase good riddance; frequency rank 15340
- complicate — To make something more difficult to understand or deal with.; frequency rank 15665
- accessible — Easy to reach, enter, or get to.; frequency rank 16393
- favorable — Showing approval or support.; frequency rank 18236
- discourage — To make someone feel less confident or less willing to do something.; frequency rank 18871
- motivate — To give someone a reason or the enthusiasm to do something.; frequency rank 19217
- diligence — Hard, careful, and steady effort in your work or duties.; frequency rank 19236
- recycled — Made from materials that have been processed and used again.; frequency rank 20184
- overwhelm — To affect someone so strongly with a feeling that they cannot think or react clearly.; frequency rank 22844
- constitute — To be or be considered as something.; frequency rank 22866
- simplify — To make something easier to do or understand.; frequency rank 23585
- tamper — to interfere with or alter something without permission, often dishonestly or in a way that causes damage; frequency rank 24582
- revision — The act of changing or improving something to make it better or more correct.; frequency rank 24633
- carelessness — A lack of care or attention.; frequency rank 24837
- limitation — A weakness or shortcoming that reduces what something can do.; frequency rank 29960
- brainstorming — A way of solving problems by having a group share many ideas freely.; frequency rank 32699
- outweigh — To be more important or valuable than something else.; frequency rank 32871
- fascinate — To attract and hold someone's interest very strongly.; frequency rank 33421
- glint — A quick flash of light reflected from a shiny surface.; frequency rank 35162
- grouping — A collection of people or things put together as a group.; frequency rank 35773
- overwork — To make someone or something work too hard.; frequency rank 36205
- unscrew — to loosen or remove something by turning it; frequency rank 36890
- eagerness — A strong feeling of wanting to do something or be involved in it.; frequency rank 36933
- acknowledgment — The act of admitting or accepting that something is true or real.; frequency rank 43373
- searcher — a person who searches for, investigates, or carefully examines something; frequency rank 44452
- procrastination — The habit of delaying or putting off things you should do.; frequency rank 59170
- accustom — To make yourself or someone get used to something.; frequency rank 75315
- participle — A form of a verb that can act as an adjective or help make tenses, such as 'broken' or 'running'.; frequency rank 85692
- retell — To tell a story or event again, often in your own words.; frequency rank 94954
- untwist — to remove a twist from something or separate strands that have been twisted together; frequency rank 113580
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### B2
- making — The act or process of producing or creating something.; frequency rank 414
- tough — Difficult to do or deal with.; frequency rank 941
- dig — To break up and move earth, especially to make a hole.; frequency rank 1812
- revenge — Action you take to hurt someone because they have hurt you.; frequency rank 1881
- saving — Money you keep instead of spending, set aside for the future (usually plural: savings).; frequency rank 2045
- prime — Most important; main.; frequency rank 2174
- sue — To take legal action against someone in a court of law.; frequency rank 2272
- assure — To tell someone something confidently so they feel less worried.; frequency rank 2751
- surrender — To stop fighting and admit that you have been defeated.; frequency rank 2969
- ease — The state of being able to do something without difficulty.; frequency rank 3243
- timing — The choice of the right moment for something to happen.; frequency rank 3260
- relief — The good feeling you get when worry, pain, or trouble ends or eases.; frequency rank 3438
- shed — To get rid of something you no longer want or need.; frequency rank 3539
- engagement — An agreement to marry, or the period before the wedding.; frequency rank 3596
- insult — To say or do something rude that offends someone.; frequency rank 3853
- bothered — Feeling annoyed, worried, or upset.; frequency rank 4081
- massage — The act of rubbing and pressing the body to relax muscles or relieve pain.; frequency rank 4295
- audition — A short performance to show whether an actor, singer, or musician is suitable for a role.; frequency rank 4301
- threaten — To say that you will hurt or punish someone, especially to make them do what you want.; frequency rank 4559
- embrace — To hold someone closely in your arms to show affection; to hug.; frequency rank 4682
- scheme — An official plan or programme to achieve something.; frequency rank 5139
- consent — Permission for something to happen or be done.; frequency rank 5181
- drain — A pipe or channel that carries away waste water or liquid.; frequency rank 5209
- spite — A desire to hurt, annoy, or upset someone out of ill will.; frequency rank 5422
- shrink — To become smaller in size or amount.; frequency rank 5482
- proposed — Suggested or planned but not yet put into action.; frequency rank 5703
- cooperation — The act of working together toward a shared goal.; frequency rank 5822
- manual — A book that explains how to use or operate something.; frequency rank 5838
- torch — A small electric lamp you hold in your hand; a flashlight.; frequency rank 5869
- fulfill — To do or complete something you promised or were required to do.; frequency rank 5871
- tolerate — To allow something you dislike to happen without trying to stop it.; frequency rank 5910
- courtesy — Polite and considerate behaviour.; frequency rank 5938
- divided — Separated into different parts or pieces.; frequency rank 6010
- dip — To put something quickly into a liquid and take it out again.; frequency rank 6040
- cease — To stop happening or to stop doing something.; frequency rank 6071
- cue — A signal or event that tells someone to do something.; frequency rank 6139
- pursuit — The act of trying hard to achieve or get something.; frequency rank 6173
- bombing — An attack in which bombs are dropped or set off.; frequency rank 6182
- straighten — To make something straight or straighter.; frequency rank 6261
- corrupt — Willing to act dishonestly in return for money or power.; frequency rank 6316
- desperately — In a way that shows you want or need something very much.; frequency rank 6328
- addict — a person who cannot stop taking a harmful drug; frequency rank 6344
- X-ray — A photograph of the inside of the body, made using invisible rays that pass through it.; frequency rank 6428
- execute — To carry out a plan, order, or task.; frequency rank 6542
- assembly — A group of people who gather together for a shared purpose.; frequency rank 6567
- intent — what you plan or aim to do; your intention.; frequency rank 6617
- vow — A serious, solemn promise.; frequency rank 6746
- disposal — The act of getting rid of something.; frequency rank 6837
- whack — to hit someone or something hard, usually with a quick forceful blow; frequency rank 6962
- clumsy — Moving in an awkward way and often dropping or knocking things.; frequency rank 7140
- clap — To hit your hands together repeatedly to show you are pleased.; frequency rank 7182
- grasp — To take and hold something firmly, especially with your hand.; frequency rank 7227
- adoption — The act of legally taking a child into your family to raise as your own.; frequency rank 7330
- doom — A terrible fate, especially death or destruction, that seems impossible to avoid.; frequency rank 7379
- initiative — A new plan or action started to solve a problem or improve something.; frequency rank 7585
- entertaining — Amusing and enjoyable; holding your interest.; frequency rank 7592
- temptation — A strong wish to have or do something you know you should avoid.; frequency rank 7626
- extension — An extra part added to something to make it bigger or longer.; frequency rank 7850
- donation — Something, especially money, given to a charity or good cause.; frequency rank 7887
- vanish — To disappear suddenly and completely.; frequency rank 7918
- relieve — To make pain, worry, or a problem less severe.; frequency rank 7996
- telescope — An instrument that makes distant objects look closer and larger, especially stars and planets.; frequency rank 8131
- addicted — unable to stop taking a drug or doing something harmful; frequency rank 8140
- tackle — To deal with a difficult problem or task in a determined way.; frequency rank 8215
- lighten — To become brighter, or to make something brighter.; frequency rank 8510
- shaken — Upset, shocked, or frightened by something.; frequency rank 8560
- inherit — To receive money, property, or a title from someone after they die.; frequency rank 8676
- manipulate — To control or influence someone cleverly or unfairly, often for your own benefit.; frequency rank 8735
- extract — To remove or pull something out, often with effort or force.; frequency rank 8850
- weary — Very tired, especially after a lot of effort.; frequency rank 9264
- assemble — To fit or put parts together to make something.; frequency rank 9567
- generosity — The quality of being kind and willing to give money, time, or help.; frequency rank 9571
- exploit — To treat someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work.; frequency rank 9855
- alternate — To do two things one after the other, by turns.; frequency rank 9900
- exhausting — Making you very tired.; frequency rank 10171
- haste — Great speed in doing something, often with too little care.; frequency rank 10268
- exaggerate — To make something seem larger, better, or worse than it really is.; frequency rank 10293
- soak — To leave something in liquid for a while so it becomes completely wet.; frequency rank 10414
- sustain — To keep something going or in existence over time.; frequency rank 10443
- wed — To marry someone.; frequency rank 10456
- itch — To have an uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to scratch; frequency rank 10465
- pry — to force something apart, open, or out of position by using leverage; frequency rank 10472
- outrage — A strong feeling of shock and anger.; frequency rank 10600
- conceal — to hide something so that it cannot be seen or found out; frequency rank 10794
- thrilling — Very exciting and enjoyable.; frequency rank 10919
- pancake — A thin, flat cake made from batter and cooked in a pan on both sides.; frequency rank 10977
- revive — To bring something back into use, activity, or popularity.; frequency rank 11326
- unlimited — Having no limit; as much as you want.; frequency rank 11357
- blur — To make something unclear or hard to see clearly.; frequency rank 11388
- merge — To join or combine two or more things into one.; frequency rank 11488
- index — An alphabetical list at the back of a book showing where topics can be found.; frequency rank 11693
- reluctant — Not wanting to do something; unwilling.; frequency rank 11771
- amuse — To make someone laugh or smile.; frequency rank 11971
- exhaust — To make someone extremely tired.; frequency rank 12161
- disregard — To ignore something or treat it as unimportant.; frequency rank 12235
- duplicate — An exact copy of something.; frequency rank 12403
- anticipate — To expect something to happen and be ready for it.; frequency rank 12516
- observer — A person who watches something happen.; frequency rank 12537
- puncture — a small hole made by a sharp point; frequency rank 12632
- devote — To give your time, energy, or attention fully to a person, activity, or purpose.; frequency rank 12693
- hygiene — The practice of keeping yourself and your surroundings clean to stay healthy.; frequency rank 12809
- feat — An impressive achievement that needs great skill, strength, or courage.; frequency rank 12911
- obedience — The act of doing what you are told to do by someone in authority.; frequency rank 12973
- intrusion — The act of entering a place or situation where you are not wanted.; frequency rank 12987
- decoration — Something added to make a place or object look more attractive.; frequency rank 13085
- rite — A formal ceremony, especially a religious one, done in a set way.; frequency rank 13110
- folly — Foolish behaviour that shows a lack of good sense.; frequency rank 13162
- accommodate — To have enough space or room for a number of people or things.; frequency rank 13277
- divert — To change the direction or route of something.; frequency rank 13362
- anticipation — A feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen.; frequency rank 13504
- paralysis — The loss of the ability to move part or all of the body.; frequency rank 13508
- participation — The act of taking part in an activity or event.; frequency rank 13742
- refresh — To make someone feel less tired and more energetic.; frequency rank 13763
- prosper — To be successful and do well, especially financially.; frequency rank 13946
- handicap — Something that makes it harder to do or achieve something.; frequency rank 13950
- endurance — The ability to keep going through pain, difficulty, or long effort.; frequency rank 14109
- adventurous — Willing to try new things and take risks.; frequency rank 14165
- inevitably — In a way that cannot be avoided or prevented.; frequency rank 14168
- expectation — A belief that something will happen or that someone will do something.; frequency rank 14170
- enforce — To make sure a law, rule, or agreement is obeyed.; frequency rank 14317
- imply — To suggest something without saying it directly.; frequency rank 14324
- catalog — A book or list showing items, often things for sale.; frequency rank 14328
- inquire — To ask for information about something.; frequency rank 14418
- legislation — A law or set of laws made by a government.; frequency rank 14523
- implement — To put a plan, decision, or system into action.; frequency rank 14791
- incentive — Something that encourages you to do something, often a reward or payment.; frequency rank 14896
- serene — Calm, peaceful, and untroubled.; frequency rank 15589
- amaze — To surprise someone very much; to fill with wonder.; frequency rank 15654
- pharmacist — A person whose job is to prepare and sell medicines and give advice on how to use them.; frequency rank 15764
- authorize — To give someone official permission to do something.; frequency rank 15812
- cherished — Loved and considered very important or valuable.; frequency rank 16075
- delegate — A person chosen to speak or act for a group of others.; frequency rank 16226
- stimulate — To encourage something to develop or become more active.; frequency rank 16410
- spur — To encourage or push someone to do something.; frequency rank 16554
- consensus — General agreement among the members of a group.; frequency rank 16746
- endeavor — A serious effort or attempt to do something; frequency rank 16923
- unwilling — Not wanting to do something; reluctant.; frequency rank 17019
- undertake — To begin or take on a task, often a difficult or important one.; frequency rank 17270
- benevolent — Kind and wanting to help others.; frequency rank 17328
- persist — To keep trying to do something despite difficulty or opposition.; frequency rank 17524
- discredit — To damage the good reputation of someone or something.; frequency rank 17660
- revival — The act of bringing something back into use, popularity, or activity.; frequency rank 17711
- yearn — To want something very much, especially something you do not have.; frequency rank 17843
- indispensable — So important or necessary that you cannot manage without it.; frequency rank 17915
- independently — Without help or control from others; on your own.; frequency rank 18310
- dependable — Able to be trusted to do what you need or expect.; frequency rank 18320
- prompt — To make someone decide to do something, or to cause something to happen.; frequency rank 18838
- hijack — To take control of a vehicle, especially a plane, by force in order to rob it or change where it goes.; frequency rank 19032
- prevention — The act of stopping something bad from happening.; frequency rank 19298
- repression — The use of force or control to keep people from acting or speaking freely.; frequency rank 19306
- exaggeration — A statement that makes something seem larger, better, or worse than it really is.; frequency rank 19560
- distressing — Causing worry, sadness, or upset.; frequency rank 19909
- facilitate — To make something easier or help it happen.; frequency rank 20117
- provision — A condition or rule in a law or contract.; frequency rank 21227
- widen — To make something wider, or to become wider.; frequency rank 21276
- repetition — The act of doing or saying something again.; frequency rank 21763
- imprison — To put someone in prison or keep them locked up.; frequency rank 22726
- unforeseen — Not expected or predicted in advance.; frequency rank 22753
- outlive — To live longer than someone else.; frequency rank 22996
- reinforcement — The act of making something stronger or more solid.; frequency rank 23208
- playmate — A companion, especially a child, that someone plays with.; frequency rank 23337
- integrate — To combine two or more things so that they work together as one.; frequency rank 23338
- bracket — One of a set of ranges into which things are grouped, such as for tax or age.; frequency rank 24332
- repertoire — The set of pieces (songs, plays, etc.) that a performer or group is ready to perform.; frequency rank 24369
- inaccurate — Not correct or exact; containing mistakes.; frequency rank 24730
- ineffective — Not producing the result you want.; frequency rank 24783
- recapture — to capture a person, place, or thing again after it has escaped or been lost; frequency rank 24827
- tightrope — A tightly stretched rope or wire on which acrobats perform high above the ground.; frequency rank 24962
- broaden — To make something wider or to cover more things.; frequency rank 25629
- tote — informal: to carry something, especially something heavy or awkward; frequency rank 25886
- pave — To cover a road or area with a hard surface such as stone or concrete.; frequency rank 26060
- signify — To mean or be a sign of something.; frequency rank 26203
- competence — The ability to do something well, with the necessary skill or knowledge.; frequency rank 26232
- classification — The act of arranging things into groups based on shared qualities.; frequency rank 26288
- inflate — To fill something with air or gas so that it becomes bigger.; frequency rank 26353
- impractical — Not sensible or realistic to do or use in real life.; frequency rank 26454
- nourish — To give a person, animal, or plant the food it needs to live and grow.; frequency rank 27564
- handout — A printed sheet of information given out to people, for example in a class.; frequency rank 27568
- restriction — A rule or limit that controls what you can do.; frequency rank 27679
- benevolence — Kindness and a wish to do good for others.; frequency rank 28254
- immerse — To put something completely into a liquid.; frequency rank 28398
- shrug — To raise your shoulders to show that you do not know or do not care.; frequency rank 28701
- bustling — Full of energetic and noisy activity.; frequency rank 29259
- glorify — To make something seem better or more important than it really is.; frequency rank 30184
- blurt — To say something suddenly and without thinking.; frequency rank 30468
- magnify — To make something look bigger using a lens, microscope, or telescope.; frequency rank 30950
- single-handed — done by one person without help from anyone else; frequency rank 30993
- certify — To state officially that something has met a required standard.; frequency rank 31419
- disqualify — To officially stop someone from taking part in something, usually for breaking a rule.; frequency rank 32917
- indulgent — Willing to allow someone, especially a child, to do or have whatever they want.; frequency rank 33638
- pillowcase — A cloth cover that you put over a pillow and can take off to wash.; frequency rank 33697
- dignify — To treat something unworthy as if it deserved serious attention.; frequency rank 34056
- worsen — To become worse.; frequency rank 34906
- redesign — design anew, make a new design for; frequency rank 35936
- outdo — To do something better than someone else or better than before.; frequency rank 35938
- equip — To provide someone or something with the tools or supplies needed for a task.; frequency rank 36809
- astonish — To surprise someone very greatly.; frequency rank 38582
- lengthen — To make something longer.; frequency rank 41158
- outshine — To be much better or more impressive than someone or something else.; frequency rank 42346
- purposeful — Showing that you know what you want and are determined to get it.; frequency rank 42885
- unhelpful — Not giving help; not useful.; frequency rank 45431
- entitle — To give someone the right to have or do something.; frequency rank 49213
- duplication — The act of copying something, or of doing the same thing more than once unnecessarily.; frequency rank 49367
- functionality — The set of things a product or system can do; its useful features.; frequency rank 49521
- lubricate — make slippery or smooth through the application of a lubricant; frequency rank 51127
- overshadow — To make someone or something seem less important by being more impressive or noticeable.; frequency rank 53050
- stoppage — a pause or halt in an activity or process; frequency rank 54561
- generalize — To make a broad statement that is supposed to apply to many cases, based on only a few examples.; frequency rank 55213
- unseal — to break or remove a seal so that something can be opened; frequency rank 55810
- humanize — To make someone or something seem more human, sympathetic, or easy to relate to.; frequency rank 56841
- dilly-dally — informal: to waste time through indecision, delay, or aimless activity; frequency rank 56862
- overstay — stay too long; frequency rank 59230
- inactivity — the state of not acting, moving, working, or operating; frequency rank 61383
- overburden — to give someone or something more work, weight, debt, or responsibility than can reasonably be carried; frequency rank 63883
- hospitalize — To take someone into a hospital for treatment.; frequency rank 65517
- redraw — to draw, map, or design something again, often with changes; frequency rank 66407
- repack — to pack something again or arrange it in different packaging; frequency rank 72536
- crystallize — To make an idea, plan, or feeling clear and definite, or to become clear in this way.; frequency rank 77217
- strew — to scatter or spread things loosely, often untidily, over a surface; frequency rank 77894
- mystify — To confuse or puzzle someone completely.; frequency rank 77902
- attainment — The act of achieving or reaching something.; frequency rank 81680
- simplification — The act of making something easier to do or understand.; frequency rank 85790
- categorization — The act of sorting things into groups based on shared features.; frequency rank 142913
- overemphasize — To give too much importance to something.; frequency rank 165302
- tatter — A torn, hanging piece of cloth or paper.; frequency rank 185141
- reseat — to sit down again, or cause someone to sit down again; frequency rank 344897
- fulfiller — a person or thing that carries out, completes, or brings something promised or expected into reality; frequency rank 623402
- 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
- interconnect — to connect with one another

### C1
- cop — A police officer.; frequency rank 1019
- sacrifice — The act of giving up something valuable for the sake of something more important.; frequency rank 2422
- hostage — A person held by force, used to make others do what the captor wants.; frequency rank 3845
- kidnap — To take and hold someone illegally, often to demand money for their release.; frequency rank 5708
- distress — A feeling of great emotional pain, worry, or suffering.; frequency rank 6036
- bribe — To secretly give someone money or gifts so they will do something dishonest for you.; frequency rank 6078
- pledge — A serious, formal promise to do something.; frequency rank 6377
- presume — To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.; frequency rank 6526
- notify — To officially tell someone about something.; frequency rank 7159
- swap — To give one thing and receive another in exchange.; frequency rank 7419
- petition — A formal written request, usually signed by many people, asking an authority to do something.; frequency rank 7879
- processing — The act of dealing with something through a set series of steps.; frequency rank 8437
- tailor — A person whose job is to make, repair, or alter clothes, especially suits.; frequency rank 9019
- liable — Likely to do or experience something, usually something bad.; frequency rank 9517
- prop — An object used by actors on a stage or film set.; frequency rank 9840
- dispose — To get rid of something, especially something unwanted (used with 'of').; frequency rank 9970
- pronounced — Very noticeable or strongly marked.; frequency rank 10218
- stretching — Exercise in which you extend your muscles and limbs to keep them flexible.; frequency rank 10416
- indulge — To allow yourself to enjoy something pleasant, especially something you do not usually let yourself have.; frequency rank 10653
- accustomed — Used to something through repeated experience.; frequency rank 10658
- imminent — About to happen very soon.; frequency rank 10733
- default — A setting or value used automatically when no other choice is made.; frequency rank 10744
- marvel — To be filled with wonder or amazement at something.; frequency rank 10854
- intervene — To become involved in a situation in order to change or stop something.; frequency rank 10875
- compelling — So interesting or exciting that it holds your full attention.; frequency rank 11004
- shred — to tear or cut something into small, narrow pieces; frequency rank 11551
- smug — Too pleased with yourself or your own cleverness, in a way that annoys others.; frequency rank 11561
- deploy — To move troops or equipment into position ready for action.; frequency rank 11876
- cling — To hold on to something very tightly.; frequency rank 12139
- renowned — Famous and admired for something.; frequency rank 12294
- upcoming — Happening or coming soon.; frequency rank 12348
- tangled — Twisted together into a messy, knotted mass.; frequency rank 12421
- appalling — Shocking and extremely bad.; frequency rank 12433
- coordinate — To organize different people or activities so that they work well together.; frequency rank 12574
- render — To cause someone or something to be in a particular state.; frequency rank 12900
- forfeit — To lose or give up something as a penalty for a mistake or wrongdoing.; frequency rank 12997
- duo — Two people who perform, work, or act together.; frequency rank 13461
- oblige — To force or require someone to do something, by law, rules, or circumstances.; frequency rank 13502
- restraint — Calm, controlled behaviour; the act of holding back strong feelings or reactions.; frequency rank 13892
- detain — To officially hold someone and prevent them from leaving, especially by the police.; frequency rank 14611
- hypocrisy — The act of pretending to have beliefs or standards that you do not actually follow.; frequency rank 15035
- administer — To manage or be in charge of running something, such as an organization or system.; frequency rank 15129
- accelerate — To move faster or to make something move faster.; frequency rank 15453
- dismissal — The act of removing someone from their job.; frequency rank 15866
- namely — Used to give more exact detail about what you have just mentioned; that is to say.; frequency rank 16030
- inability — The fact of not being able to do something.; frequency rank 16087
- deployment — The movement of military forces into position, especially before action.; frequency rank 16494
- disclosure — The act of making known a fact that was hidden or secret.; frequency rank 16549
- startling — So surprising or sudden that it shocks or alarms you.; frequency rank 17104
- compel — To force someone to do something.; frequency rank 17672
- likelihood — The chance or probability that something will happen.; frequency rank 17985
- rustle — To make a soft, dry crackling sound, like leaves or paper moving.; frequency rank 18375
- recharge — To fill a battery with electrical power again after it has run out.; frequency rank 18397
- prospective — Likely to become or do a particular thing in the future.; frequency rank 18625
- discard — To throw away or get rid of something you no longer want.; frequency rank 19029
- tantrum — A sudden outburst of bad temper, especially by a child.; frequency rank 19216
- compulsion — A strong, often irresistible urge to do something.; frequency rank 19252
- dispense — To give out or distribute something to people.; frequency rank 19282
- conjure — To create a picture or feeling in someone's mind.; frequency rank 19605
- exert — To use power, influence, or effort in order to make something happen.; frequency rank 20377
- mobilize — To organize people or resources so they are ready to take action.; frequency rank 20881
- dub — To give someone or something a nickname or descriptive name.; frequency rank 21099
- activation — The act of making something start working or become active.; frequency rank 21391
- sanction — An official action taken to punish a country or group, such as a trade ban.; frequency rank 21986
- sedate — Calm, quiet, and unhurried.; frequency rank 22019
- compliance — The act of obeying a rule, law, or official standard.; frequency rank 22178
- versatile — Able to do many different things well; frequency rank 22543
- escalate — To become or make something more serious or intense.; frequency rank 22762
- configuration — The way the parts of something are arranged or put together.; frequency rank 23473
- stoke — to make a strong feeling or situation grow stronger; frequency rank 23498
- utilize — To make use of something for a practical purpose.; frequency rank 23511
- relinquish — To give up something such as a possession, right, or position.; frequency rank 23540
- expedite — To make something happen faster; to speed up a process.; frequency rank 23846
- headstrong — Determined to do what you want and unwilling to listen to advice.; frequency rank 23942
- brainwashing — The act of forcing people to give up their beliefs and accept new ones through intense pressure.; frequency rank 24138
- backdrop — The background situation against which events take place.; frequency rank 24372
- headway — progress toward a goal, especially after effort or difficulty; frequency rank 24976
- scour — to search a place, text, or collection thoroughly and energetically; frequency rank 25780
- autonomy — The freedom to make your own decisions and act independently.; frequency rank 25888
- reassurance — Words or actions that make someone feel less worried and more confident.; frequency rank 26392
- opt — To choose to do something rather than something else.; frequency rank 28412
- outset — The very beginning of something.; frequency rank 28989
- pucker — to draw, or become drawn, into small tight wrinkles or folds; frequency rank 29405
- deteriorate — To become worse over time.; frequency rank 29441
- depiction — A picture or description of someone or something.; frequency rank 31524
- enact — To make a proposal into an official law.; frequency rank 31588
- alienate — To make someone stop being friendly or supportive towards you.; frequency rank 31685
- concise — expressing much in few words; frequency rank 32692
- rumple — to make hair, fabric, or another surface untidy with wrinkles, folds, or creases; frequency rank 34568
- fritter — to waste time, money, energy, or an opportunity gradually on unimportant things, usually with away; frequency rank 34656
- authenticate — to establish the authenticity of something; frequency rank 34761
- empower — To give someone the confidence, strength, or ability to control their own life and decisions.; frequency rank 34785
- abolition — the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery); frequency rank 35295
- wooded — Covered with trees.; frequency rank 35594
- compliant — Willing to do what others want; obedient and cooperative.; frequency rank 36328
- inclusion — The act of including someone or something in a group, list, or whole.; frequency rank 36401
- intensify — To become stronger or greater.; frequency rank 36691
- adjustable — Able to be changed to fit your needs or preferences; frequency rank 36836
- rename — to give a person, place, organization, or thing a new name; frequency rank 39022
- inhibit — To slow down or hold back a process or action.; frequency rank 39605
- allocation — The process of giving out money, time, or resources for a particular purpose.; frequency rank 40125
- misplace — To put something somewhere and then forget where it is; to lose temporarily.; frequency rank 40791
- heighten — To make a feeling, effect, or quality stronger or more intense.; frequency rank 42234
- allocate — To give out or set aside money, time, or resources for a particular purpose.; frequency rank 42238
- extricate — release from entanglement of difficulty; frequency rank 42373
- reenact — To act out a past event, especially a historical one, in order to show how it happened.; frequency rank 44237
- beguiling — Charming and attractive in a way that draws you in.; frequency rank 44503
- gruelling — extremely tiring and demanding; frequency rank 45906
- stiffen — To become stiff, hard, or tense.; frequency rank 46098
- constraint — Something that limits or restricts what you can do.; frequency rank 46225
- scathing — Very harsh and severely critical.; frequency rank 46250
- inaction — the state of doing nothing, especially a failure to act when action is needed; frequency rank 46786
- scrutinize — To examine something very carefully and in detail.; frequency rank 50427
- reshuffle — to reorganize positions, responsibilities, or elements by distributing them differently; frequency rank 50844
- perforation — a hole or opening made by piercing through a material or part of the body; frequency rank 51472
- unfurl — to unroll, unfold, or spread out something that was tightly rolled or folded, or to become spread out in this way; frequency rank 54334
- serviceable — intended or able to serve a purpose without elaboration; frequency rank 54409
- unconvincing — Not believable or persuasive.; frequency rank 54679
- fiddly — Difficult to do or use because it involves small parts or careful handling.; frequency rank 62395
- optimize — to make something as effective, efficient, or useful as possible; frequency rank 62928
- domestication — The act of taming wild animals or adapting plants for human use.; frequency rank 65449
- magnetically — In a way that seems to attract irresistibly, as if by a magnet.; frequency rank 67222
- formalize — to make an arrangement, rule, or process official or definite; frequency rank 69525
- unassisted — Done without any help from others.; frequency rank 70758
- cynically — In a way that shows you expect the worst of people or doubt their honesty.; frequency rank 70813
- perforate — to pierce something and make one or more holes through it; frequency rank 71980
- untangled — No longer knotted or twisted; smooth and free.; frequency rank 73750
- mark-up — The amount added to the cost of goods to set the selling price and make a profit.; frequency rank 76523
- daub — to spread a thick or sticky substance over a surface, often carelessly; frequency rank 82339
- encase — to cover, surround, or enclose something completely, especially in a protective material; frequency rank 82821
- encapsulate — to express the main meaning of something briefly and clearly; frequency rank 86695
- daunt — To make someone feel nervous or less confident, so they are afraid to do something.; frequency rank 87223
- facilitation — The act of making something easier or helping it happen.; frequency rank 87792
- interlace — to cross, weave, or twist things together so that they form a connected pattern; frequency rank 89491
- overtax — to make excessive demands on a person's strength, attention, or resources; frequency rank 94940
- hypocritically — In a way that contradicts the beliefs or standards one claims to hold.; frequency rank 161547
- appall — To shock and horrify someone deeply.; frequency rank 163098
- sentimentalize — act in a sentimental way or indulge in sentimental thoughts or expression; frequency rank 198415
- unbar — to remove a bar or bolt from a door, gate, or other entrance; frequency rank 237932
- demarcate — set, mark, or draw the boundaries of something; frequency rank 245523
- misapplication — the use of something in an incorrect, unsuitable, or unintended way; frequency rank 273291
- refasten — to fasten something again after it has been opened or come loose; frequency rank 642761
- misapply — to use or apply something incorrectly, or for the wrong purpose, person, or situation; frequency rank 999784
- overmaster — to overpower, subdue, or overcome completely, especially through superior force or intense emotion; frequency rank 1371584
- 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

### C2
- tuck — to push or fold something into a safe, hidden, or close-fitting place; frequency rank 6665
- scroll — To move text or images up, down, or across a screen to see different parts.; frequency rank 10823
- chant — to utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically; frequency rank 11239
- clamp — to impose or inflict forcefully; frequency rank 11429
- refill — to fill a container or supply again after some or all of its contents have been used; frequency rank 12150
- helm — The position of leadership or control of an organization.; frequency rank 12252
- orgy — any act of immoderate indulgence; frequency rank 12939
- exhale — give out (breath or an odor); frequency rank 13749
- exterminate — kill en masse; frequency rank 13856
- disperse — To spread out or scatter in different directions, or to make a group do so.; frequency rank 14533
- stabilize — To make something steady and stop it from changing or moving, or to become steady.; frequency rank 15331
- reconcile — To make two ideas, facts, or needs fit together when they seem to conflict.; frequency rank 15839
- ignite — arouse or excite feelings and passions; frequency rank 16763
- reconciliation — The act of becoming friendly again after a quarrel.; frequency rank 17127
- induce — To cause something to happen or to produce a particular effect.; frequency rank 17134
- wield — to hold and use a tool, weapon, or object effectively; frequency rank 17596
- wrinkle — a clever method of doing something, especially something new and different; frequency rank 17649
- depraved — Morally corrupt; wicked and disturbing.; frequency rank 17741
- denounce — To criticize someone or something strongly and publicly.; frequency rank 17810
- shroud — cover as if with a shroud; frequency rank 18208
- nudge — to push against gently; frequency rank 18606
- avail — to use to one's advantage; frequency rank 19154
- tout — advertize in strongly positive terms; frequency rank 19299
- prolong — To make something last longer; to extend its duration.; frequency rank 20004
- jolt — a sudden jarring impact; frequency rank 20146
- indulgence — Something you allow yourself to enjoy as a special treat.; frequency rank 20566
- annex — An extra building or section added to a larger one; frequency rank 20665
- hamper — To make something difficult to do; to slow or block progress.; frequency rank 21281
- dangle — to hang loosely and be able to swing; frequency rank 21483
- swindle — deprive of by deceit; frequency rank 21508
- hinder — To make it harder for something to happen or for someone to do something.; frequency rank 21987
- diminish — To become smaller, weaker, or less; or to make something smaller or less.; frequency rank 22494
- wallow — To let yourself enjoy or sink into a feeling, often a sad or self-pitying one.; frequency rank 22707
- requisition — A formal, official request for supplies or services.; frequency rank 23320
- flaunt — to display something ostentatiously so that it attracts notice or admiration; frequency rank 23689
- jiggle — to move or cause something to move with quick, small movements from side to side or up and down; frequency rank 24136
- celibate — abstaining from sexual intercourse; frequency rank 24205
- dabble — to take part in an activity casually or without serious commitment; frequency rank 26658
- recourse — The use of someone or something for help in a difficult situation.; frequency rank 26753
- amok — in an uncontrolled, often violent frenzy, chiefly in the expression 'run amok'; frequency rank 27910
- emulate — To copy or imitate someone, especially because you admire them.; frequency rank 28445
- flay — to strip the skin from a person, animal, or carcass; frequency rank 28680
- spurt — to gush out suddenly and forcefully in a stream or jet; frequency rank 28908
- methodology — The set of methods and procedures used to do something in a particular field.; frequency rank 29795
- ply — to keep supplying someone with something, especially food, drink, or questions; frequency rank 29843
- clinch — To settle or win something finally and for certain.; frequency rank 29966
- sift — to pass a dry substance through a sieve in order to remove lumps or separate particles; frequency rank 29982
- assimilate — To take in and fully understand new information or ideas.; frequency rank 30256
- sunder — literary: to split, sever, or force apart; frequency rank 30375
- hindrance — Something that makes it harder to do something; an obstacle.; frequency rank 30460
- mediate — To help opposing sides reach an agreement by acting as a neutral go-between.; frequency rank 31066
- reciprocate — alternate the direction of motion of; frequency rank 31646
- quibble — argue over petty things; frequency rank 31903
- solicit — To ask for or try to obtain something, such as help, money, or opinions.; frequency rank 32231
- redundancy — The loss of a job because the work is no longer needed, or the act of dismissing such workers.; frequency rank 32565
- bridle — the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess; frequency rank 32771
- fabled — Famous in stories or legends.; frequency rank 32825
- electrocute — kill by electrocution, as in the electric chair; frequency rank 32911
- ejection — the act of forcing out someone or something; frequency rank 33236
- exhume — to remove a buried body or other object from the ground, especially for examination or reburial; frequency rank 33967
- dilation — the act of expanding an aperture; frequency rank 34419
- mete — to allot, dispense, or administer something, especially punishment or reward, usually in the phrase mete out; frequency rank 34834
- materialize — To actually happen or become real, especially after being planned or expected.; frequency rank 35368
- whittle — to cut or shape wood by repeatedly shaving off small pieces with a knife; frequency rank 35682
- mutilate — destroy or injure severely; frequency rank 36609
- constrained — Limited or restricted in what can be done.; frequency rank 37387
- averse — Strongly opposed to or unwilling to do something (usually followed by 'to').; frequency rank 37497
- indiscriminate — not marked by fine distinctions; frequency rank 37720
- rebuke — To criticise or scold someone sharply.; frequency rank 38028
- philanthropy — The act of giving money and help to good causes to improve people's lives.; frequency rank 38209
- evert — to turn a structure outward or inside out, especially an organ, sac, eyelid, or other body part; frequency rank 39486
- crimp — to press, pinch, or fold something into small ridges, waves, or tight curls; frequency rank 39595
- affiliate — a subsidiary or subordinate organization that is affiliated with another organization; frequency rank 39767
- triplicate — to reproduce threefold; frequency rank 41880
- slaver — to let saliva run from the mouth; to drool or slobber; frequency rank 42681
- spurn — reject with contempt; frequency rank 42874
- pummel — to hit someone or something hard and repeatedly, especially with the fists; frequency rank 43720
- emphatic — forceful and definite in expression or action; frequency rank 43904
- feint — deceive by a mock action; frequency rank 43964
- burgeoning — Growing or developing quickly.; frequency rank 44250
- singe — To burn something slightly on the surface.; frequency rank 45950
- interlocking — Fitted or joined closely together so that the parts connect.; frequency rank 46535
- ravish — To fill someone with intense delight; to enchant; frequency rank 47919
- disparage — To talk about someone or something as if they have little value; to belittle.; frequency rank 48810
- inducement — Something that encourages or persuades someone to do something; an incentive.; frequency rank 49600
- raiser — a person or thing that raises, increases, or brings something up; frequency rank 50292
- contrive — To manage to do something difficult by being clever or resourceful.; frequency rank 51194
- echolocation — The use of reflected sound, or echoes, to locate objects, as bats and dolphins do.; frequency rank 52910
- unwieldy — difficult to work or manipulate; frequency rank 52981
- eviscerate — to remove the internal organs or entrails from a person or animal; frequency rank 53966
- sate — to satisfy an appetite, thirst, curiosity, or desire fully; frequency rank 54833
- wrest — to take something away from someone by force or with determined effort; frequency rank 54836
- unbuckle — undo the buckle of; frequency rank 55272
- ad-lib — To say or do something without any preparation; to improvise.; frequency rank 57490
- foist — to force an unwanted, inferior, or deceptive thing on someone; frequency rank 58834
- allude — To refer to something indirectly instead of mentioning it openly.; frequency rank 60529
- detract — To make something seem less good or valuable.; frequency rank 60734
- edification — The act of improving someone morally, intellectually, or spiritually.; frequency rank 60792
- adornment — Something added to make a person or thing more attractive; a decoration.; frequency rank 64719
- encroach — advance beyond the usual limit; frequency rank 65452
- pussyfoot — to act timidly or cautiously.; frequency rank 66192
- dissemination — The act of spreading information or ideas widely.; frequency rank 66708
- vouchsafe — to grant in a condescending manner; frequency rank 67641
- slosh — spill or splash copiously or clumsily; frequency rank 67879
- pressurize — To increase the air or gas pressure inside something, or keep it at a fixed level.; frequency rank 68461
- vilify — to spread negative information about; frequency rank 68491
- superimpose — to place one thing over another, especially so that both remain visible or distinguishable; frequency rank 68746
- nuzzle — dig out with the snout; frequency rank 69288
- backslide — to return to a worse condition, habit, or standard after improving; frequency rank 71809
- loll — hang loosely or laxly; frequency rank 74166
- uncouple — disconnect or separate; frequency rank 75378
- percolate — prepare in a percolator; frequency rank 76679
- tantalize — To tease someone by showing or offering something they want but cannot have.; frequency rank 76745
- conciliatory — Intended to end a disagreement and make peace.; frequency rank 79403
- mottled — Covered with spots or patches of different colours.; frequency rank 81794
- expropriate — deprive of possessions; frequency rank 84557
- geld — cut off the testicles (of male animals such as horses); frequency rank 84801
- hypothesize — To suggest an explanation for something without yet having proof.; frequency rank 86370
- vegetate — to live in a passive, monotonous, or mentally inactive way; frequency rank 88069
- galvanize — to stimulate muscles by administering a shock; frequency rank 88469
- genomic — Relating to a genome, the complete set of genes in an organism.; frequency rank 88783
- pell-mell — in a confused, disorderly rush, without plan or restraint; frequency rank 89673
- spay — remove the ovaries of; frequency rank 91753
- emulation — The effort to match or do as well as someone you admire.; frequency rank 100570
- unpremeditated — not planned or thought out in advance; spontaneous but not necessarily accidental; frequency rank 106057
- unlace — undo the ties of; frequency rank 107392
- euphemistic — Using mild or indirect words to replace ones that seem harsh or offensive.; frequency rank 112205
- unfix — to loosen, detach, or remove something from a fixed position; frequency rank 115412
- mishandle — to deal with a situation incorrectly or ineffectively; to make a mistake in handling a situation.; frequency rank 121078
- seclude — formal: to keep oneself or another person apart from contact with other people; frequency rank 127305
- extrude — to shape a material by forcing it through a die or opening with a fixed cross-section; frequency rank 131429
- rumination — Deep, careful thinking about something over a long time.; frequency rank 132034
- bestir — usually bestir oneself: to begin acting or moving with energy after a period of inactivity; frequency rank 138155
- subdivide — divide into smaller and smaller pieces; frequency rank 138451
- adroitly — skillfully and cleverly, especially in handling a difficult situation; frequency rank 139566
- mell — To deal, concern oneself; to interfere or meddle.; frequency rank 148387
- encumber — To weigh someone down or make movement difficult with a heavy load.; frequency rank 148416
- regularize — To make regular.; frequency rank 151983
- frizzle — to fry or grill something until it becomes crisp, curled, or slightly burned; frequency rank 153232
- engorge — to fill a body part or vessel excessively with blood or another fluid; frequency rank 153329
- unclasp — to open or release a clasp or other fastening; frequency rank 153688
- deprecate — To declare something outdated and advise against using it, even though it still works (often of software features).; frequency rank 155615
- cosset — To care for and indulge someone too much; to pamper.; frequency rank 165208
- impanel — To enrol (jurors), e.g. from a jury pool; to register (the names of jurors) on a "panel" or official list.; frequency rank 177127
- enshroud — to cover, wrap, or conceal as if with a shroud; frequency rank 180283
- abrade — to scrape, rub, or wear away the surface of something by friction; frequency rank 191727
- purvey — supply with provisions; frequency rank 196441
- obtrude — to force oneself, one's opinions, or something else upon people where it is unwelcome; frequency rank 210003
- extemporize — perform without preparation; frequency rank 216157
- unloose — to release or unleash something that has been restrained or suppressed; frequency rank 218392
- proscribe — To officially forbid or ban something.; frequency rank 229092
- plash — to splash or beat liquid against something; frequency rank 235363
- reassume — to take on a role, manner, condition, or activity again; frequency rank 240918
- overbear — to overcome, suppress, or carry aside by superior force, influence, or weight; frequency rank 251566
- unyoke — remove the yoke from; frequency rank 268269
- counterplot — a plot intended to subvert another plot; frequency rank 282306
- wreathe — to surround, cover, or encircle something in a ring or curling mass; frequency rank 285959
- rechristen — to give a new name to a person or thing; frequency rank 292797
- subserve — formal: to help to promote, advance, or achieve a purpose; frequency rank 311534
- laik — Northern English dialect: to play or amuse oneself; frequency rank 325477
- foregather — to meet or assemble, especially socially; frequency rank 333483
- overset — to turn, knock, or tip something over; to overturn; frequency rank 342893
- tendance — archaic: care, attendance, or the act of tending to someone or something; frequency rank 366899
- enwrap — to wrap around, cover, or envelop completely; frequency rank 372627
- disoblige — to inconvenience or disappoint someone by refusing a request or failing to accommodate their wishes; frequency rank 404888
- disburden — to free a person, animal, or thing from a physical load; to unload; frequency rank 416535
- combiner — a person or thing that joins separate elements to form a whole; frequency rank 422827
- bestrew — to scatter things over a surface, or to cover a surface with things scattered here and there; frequency rank 422948
- prehension — the act or power of grasping and holding something, especially with a hand, limb, or prehensile organ; frequency rank 423325
- preconcerted — arranged, agreed, or planned in advance; frequency rank 435631
- underdo — to do less than is needed, expected, or possible; especially, to cook insufficiently; frequency rank 452989
- backdown — an act of withdrawing a demand, threat, claim, or previously stated position; frequency rank 470691
- intermeddle — formal or dated: to interfere officiously in matters that are not one's concern; frequency rank 520503
- disembarrass — to free someone from a burden, hindrance, unwanted object, or difficult situation; frequency rank 613528
- granulate — to form, break, or collect into small grains or granules; frequency rank 1318112
- 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
- superpose — to place one thing over another, or combine states by superposition
- superadd — to add something over and above what has already been added or provided
- pretermit — to omit, neglect, or intentionally pass over something

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- get-out — US informal, in like all get-out: to an extreme degree or with great speed or force; frequency rank 68230
- unloosen — to loosen or unfasten something that is tied, fixed, or held tightly; frequency rank 175406
- unstop — to clear a blockage from an opening, pipe, or passage; frequency rank 202952
- unsling — to remove something from a slung or hanging position; frequency rank 360751
- chouse — To cheat, to trick.; frequency rank 366836
- undig — To undo the process of digging; to fill up (a hole or grave) or bury again (something unearthed).; frequency rank 484491
- besprinkle — literary: to scatter drops, grains, or small particles over something; to sprinkle all over; frequency rank 499797
- unwrinkle — To remove wrinkles from.; frequency rank 593151
- crimple — literary or archaic: to wrinkle, crinkle, curl, or crumple; to become wrinkled or curled; frequency rank 595043
- begird — To bind with a band or girdle; to gird.; frequency rank 695185
- transportal — the act or process of carrying something from one place to another; transport or conveyance; now rare; frequency rank 716196
- chivy — to chase, harry, or drive someone or something about persistently; frequency rank 973314
- unstring — to remove the string or strings from a bow, musical instrument, or similar object; frequency rank 1101866
- snoozle — regional: to nuzzle or push affectionately with the nose; frequency rank 1359807
- 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
- taint — to contaminate or corrupt; a trace of contamination
- 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
- wriggle — to twist and turn the body with quick writhing movements
- 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
- indraw — a drawing inward or intake, especially of air or breath
- jaup — Scottish and northern English dialect: to shake up, toss to and fro, or jostle together
- 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
- intervert — obsolete: to turn something aside to a different or improper course or use
- apurpose — archaic or dialectal: on purpose; deliberately
- unrobe — To disrobe, to undress.
- appress — to press closely against a surface or against another part
- forpine — To pine away
- girn — To grimace; to snarl.
- radicate — to take root or cause something to become firmly rooted or established