Actions & Processes
General verbs for doing, making, handling, using, and changing things.
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enforce
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/ɪnˈfoɹs/
To make sure a law, rule, or agreement is obeyed.
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imply
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/ˌɪmˈplaɪ/
To suggest something without saying it directly.
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conversion
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/kənˈvɝʒən/
The act of changing something from one form, system, or use into another.
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inquire
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/ɪnˈkwaɪɹ/
To ask for information about something.
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interruption
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/ˌɪntəˈɹʌpʃən/
something that stops an activity for a while.
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sob
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/ˌɛs oʊ ˈbi/
To cry loudly with short, sharp breaths.
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holocaust
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/ˈhɑl.əˌkɔst/
A huge act of destruction and loss of life, especially by war or fire.
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showcase
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/ˈʃoʊˌkeɪs/
To present something in a way that draws attention to its best qualities.
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instruct
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/ɪnˈstɹakt/
To officially tell someone what they should do.
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implement
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/ˈɪmpləmənt/
To put a plan, decision, or system into action.
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supervise
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/ˈsu.pɚˌvaɪz/
To watch over and direct a person, group, or task to make sure it is done properly.
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completion
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/kəmˈpliːʃən/
The act of finishing something, or the state of being finished.
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snore
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/snoɹ/
To breathe noisily through your nose and mouth while you are asleep.
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prescribe
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/pɹɪˈskɹaɪb/
To officially tell a patient to use a particular medicine or treatment.
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installation
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/ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən/
The act of putting a piece of equipment or software in place so it is ready to use.
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redo
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/ɹiˈduː/
To do something again, usually to fix or improve it.
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elect
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/ɪˈlɛkt/
To choose someone for a position by voting.
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evaluate
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/ɪ̈ˈvaljəˌweɪt/
To judge or decide the value, quality, or importance of something after careful thought.
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linger
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/ˈlɪŋɡɚ/
To stay somewhere longer than expected, often unwilling to leave.
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amaze
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/əˈmeɪz/
To surprise someone very much; to fill with wonder.
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soar
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/soɹ/
To rise or increase very quickly to a high level.
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infect
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/ɪnˈfɛkt/
To pass a disease to a person, animal, or thing.
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overrun
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/ˌoʊ.vɚˈɹʌn/
to spread over or fill a place in uncontrolled or excessive numbers
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authorize
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/ˈɔθəɹaɪz/
To give someone official permission to do something.
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recreation
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/ɹɛkɹiˈeɪʃən/
Activity done for enjoyment and relaxation in your free time.
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weaken
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/ˈwikən/
To make something or someone less strong.
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aviation
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/ˌeɪviˈeɪʃən/
the activity, science, or practice of designing and operating aircraft
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persuasion
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/pɚˈsweɪʒən/
The act of getting someone to do or believe something by giving reasons.
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detonation
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/ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/
the act of causing an explosive device or substance to explode
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sympathize
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/ˈsɪmpəˌθaɪz/
To feel or show that you understand and share someone's sadness or troubles.
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stimulate
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/ˈstɪm.jəˌleɪt/
To encourage something to develop or become more active.
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murmur
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/ˈmɝ.mɚ/
To speak very softly and unclearly.
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transfusion
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/tɹænzˈfjuʒən/
The process of putting blood from one person into the body of another, usually during medical treatment.
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spur
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/spɝ/
To encourage or push someone to do something.
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outcast
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/ˈaʊtkæst/
To cast out; to banish.
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contradict
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/ˌkɑn.tɹəˈdɪkt/
To say that something someone said is not true.
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vibration
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/vaɪˈbɹeɪʃən/
A continuous shaking movement, or the act of shaking quickly back and forth.
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concede
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/kənˈsid/
to admit that something is true, often unwillingly
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undertake
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/ˌʌndɚˈteɪk/
To begin or take on a task, often a difficult or important one.
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exclude
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/ɪksˈkluːd/
To leave someone or something out; to not include them.
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persist
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/pɚˈsɪst/
To keep trying to do something despite difficulty or opposition.
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startle
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/ˈstɑɹt(ə)l/
To suddenly surprise or frighten someone, making them jump.
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gulp
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/ɡʌlp/
To swallow food or drink quickly in large amounts.
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discredit
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/dɪsˈkɹed.ɪt/
To damage the good reputation of someone or something.
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revival
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/ɹɪˈvaɪvəl/
The act of bringing something back into use, popularity, or activity.
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yearn
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/jɝn/
To want something very much, especially something you do not have.
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acquisition
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/ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/
the act of getting or buying something
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glare
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/ɡlɛɚ/
To stare at someone in an angry way.
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rejoin
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/ɹɪˈd͡ʒɔɪn/
To join or come back to a group, place, or activity after leaving it.
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arouse
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/əˈɹæɔz/
To cause a feeling or reaction in someone.
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hover
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/ˈhɑvɚ/
To stay in one place in the air, without moving forward.
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stimulation
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/ˈstɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
The act of encouraging activity, interest, or growth.
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exceed
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/ɪkˈsiːd/
To be greater or larger than a number, amount, or limit.
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flutter
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/ˈflʌtɚ/
To move quickly and lightly up and down or back and forth.
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foresee
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/fɔɹˈsi/
To know or expect that something will happen before it does.
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overtake
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/oʊ̯vɚˈteɪ̯k/
To pass another vehicle or person moving in the same direction.
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disapprove
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/ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/
To think that something is bad, wrong, or unacceptable.
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bestow
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/bɪˈstoʊ/
To give something, especially an honour or a gift, to someone.
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nibble
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/ˈnɪbəl/
to eat something in small bites, often slowly or intermittently
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endorse
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/ɪnˈdoɹs/
To publicly say you support or approve of someone or something.
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madden
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/ˈmædən/
to make someone extremely angry, annoyed, or frustrated
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prompt
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/pɹɑmpt/
To make someone decide to do something, or to cause something to happen.
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invoke
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/ɪnˈvoʊk/
To mention or refer to something, such as a law or rule, to support your argument.
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hijack
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/ˈhaɪˌdʒæk/
To take control of a vehicle, especially a plane, by force in order to rob it or change where it goes.
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incorporate
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/ɪŋˈkɔɹ.pɚ.eɪt/
To include something as a part of a larger whole.
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mimic
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/ˈmɪm.ɪk/
To copy the way someone speaks or behaves, often to make people laugh.
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reinforce
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/ˌɹi.ɪnˈfɔɹs/
To make something stronger, especially by adding extra support.
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compression
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/kəmˈpɹeʃ.ən/
the act of pressing or squeezing something into a smaller space
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demolish
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/dᵻˈmɒl.ɪʃ/
To knock down or completely destroy a building or structure.
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yawn
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/jɔn/
To open your mouth wide and breathe in deeply, usually when tired or bored.
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prevention
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/pɹɪˈvɛnʃən/
The act of stopping something bad from happening.
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weld
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/wɛld/
to join pieces of metal or plastic permanently by heat, pressure, or both
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coo
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/kuː/
to make the soft, low call characteristic of a dove or pigeon
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confine
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/kənˈfaɪn/
To keep something within certain limits.
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overhear
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/oʊ.vɚˈhɪɚ/
To hear something that you were not meant to hear, usually by accident.
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inning
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/ˈɪnɪŋ/
a turn or period of activity, especially a renewed opportunity to speak or act
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compute
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/kəmˈpjut/
to work something out using numbers or a computer; to calculate
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snuggle
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/ˈsnʌɡ.əl/
to settle closely and comfortably against someone or something for warmth, affection, or comfort
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aspire
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/əˈspaɪɚ/
To have a strong desire to achieve or become something.
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recruitment
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/rɪˈkruːt.mənt/
The process of finding and hiring new people for jobs or for the armed forces.
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ponder
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/ˈpɑn.dəɹ/
To think about something carefully for a long time.
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facilitate
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/fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/
To make something easier or help it happen.
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excel
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/ɪkˈsɛl/
To be very good at something; to do something extremely well.
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vibrate
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/ˈvaɪ.bɹeɪt/
To move or shake quickly back and forth with small movements.
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trample
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/ˈtɹæmpəl/
To step on something heavily and crush or damage it with your feet.
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drainage
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/ˈdɹeɪnɪdʒ/
the process of removing excess liquid or allowing it to flow away
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assert
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/əˈsɝt/
To state firmly that something is true.
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juggle
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/ˈd͡ʒʌɡəl/
to repeatedly throw and catch several objects so that at least one remains in the air
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ascertain
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/ˌæsɚˈteɪn/
to learn or discover with certainty
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twirl
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/twɝːl/
to turn or spin quickly and lightly around a central point
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deem
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/dim/
To consider or judge something to be a certain way.
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commemorate
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/kəˈmɛməˌɹeɪt/
To honor and remember an important person or event, often with a ceremony.
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widen
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/ˈwaɪdn̩/
To make something wider, or to become wider.
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regulate
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/ˈɹɛɡjəleɪ̯t/
To control an activity or process using rules or laws.
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standstill
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[ˈstɛən(d)ˌstɪɫ]
A situation in which all movement or activity has stopped completely.
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repetition
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/ˌɹɛp.əˈtɪʃ.ən/
The act of doing or saying something again.
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