Actions & Processes

irrigate C1

/ˈɪr.ə.ɡeɪt/ to supply land or crops with water through channels, pipes, or sprinklers Meaning Off Sound Off

inclusion C1

/ɪnˈkluːʒən/ The act of including someone or something in a group, list, or whole. Meaning Off Sound Off

intensify C1

/ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/ To become stronger or greater. Meaning Off Sound Off

premeditation C1

/ˌpriːˌmɛdəˈteɪʃən/ thought, planning, or deliberation before an action is carried out Meaning Off Sound Off

waddle C1

/ˈwɑː.dəl/ to walk with short steps while the body sways from side to side Meaning Off Sound Off

untangle C1

/ʌnˈtæŋ.ɡəl/ To remove the knots or twists from something. Meaning Off Sound Off

patchwork C1

/ˈpætʃˌwɝk/ the craft or method of sewing differently shaped pieces of fabric together into a larger design Meaning Off Sound Off

disservice C1

/dɪsˈsɝːvɪs/ an action that harms someone or something instead of helping, often despite good intentions Meaning Off Sound Off

foreclose C1

/fɔːrˈkloʊz/ to take possession of mortgaged property after the borrower fails to make required payments Meaning Off Sound Off

overrule C1

/ˌoʊ.vɚˈɹul/ to use superior authority to reject or set aside a decision, ruling, or objection Meaning Off Sound Off

concealment C1

/kənˈsiːlmənt/ The practice of keeping secrets. Meaning Off Sound Off

congregate C1

/ˈkɑːŋgrəˌgeɪt/ to come together in a group, usually for a particular purpose Meaning Off Sound Off

rename C1

/ˌriːˈneɪm/ to give a person, place, organization, or thing a new name Meaning Off Sound Off

relent C1

/ɹɪˈlɛnt/ to become less severe, harsh, or determined and finally yield Meaning Off Sound Off

inhibit C1

/ɪnˈhɪbɪt/ To slow down or hold back a process or action. Meaning Off Sound Off

hibernate C1

[ˈhɑɪbəˌnɛɪt] (Of some animals) to spend the winter in a deep sleep-like state to save energy. Meaning Off Sound Off

interject C1

/ɪn.tɚˈd͡ʒɛkt/ To break into a conversation to say something. Meaning Off Sound Off

misplace C1

/mɪsˈpleɪs/ To put something somewhere and then forget where it is; to lose temporarily. Meaning Off Sound Off

dismemberment C1

/dɪsˈmɛmbɚmənt/ the act of cutting, tearing, or otherwise removing the limbs or parts of a body Meaning Off Sound Off

dislodge C1

/dɪˈslɑːdʒ/ To force or knock something out of its position Meaning Off Sound Off

sprawl C1

/spɹɔl/ To sit or lie with your arms and legs spread out in a relaxed or careless way. Meaning Off Sound Off

misfire C1

/ˌmɪsˈfaɪɹ/ to fail to fire, ignite, or detonate properly Meaning Off Sound Off

commemoration C1

/kəˌmɛməˈreɪʃən/ the act of formally remembering and honoring a person or event, often through a ceremony Meaning Off Sound Off

shuck C1

/ʃʌk/ to remove the husk, pod, or shell from food such as corn, nuts, or oysters Meaning Off Sound Off

heighten C1

/ˈhaɪ̯.tən/ To make a feeling, effect, or quality stronger or more intense. Meaning Off Sound Off

allocate C1

/ˈæl.əˌkeɪt/ To give out or set aside money, time, or resources for a particular purpose. Meaning Off Sound Off

extricate C1

/ˈɛks.tɹɪ.keɪt/ release from entanglement of difficulty Meaning Off Sound Off

enrichment C1

/ɛnˈɹɪtʃmənt/ the act or process of improving the quality, value, or interest of something Meaning Off Sound Off

perjure C1

/ˈpɝdʒɚ/ to knowingly make a false statement under oath and thereby commit perjury, usually used reflexively Meaning Off Sound Off

ventilate C1

/ˈvɛntɪleɪt/ To let fresh air move through a room or building. Meaning Off Sound Off

proofread C1

/ˈpruːfriːd/ to read written or printed material carefully and correct errors before it is published or submitted Meaning Off Sound Off

deflection C1

/dəˈflɛkʃən/ The act of deflecting or something deflected. Meaning Off Sound Off

glean C1

/ɡlin/ To gather information or knowledge slowly, bit by bit and often with effort. Meaning Off Sound Off

decapitate C1

/diˈkæpəteɪt/ to cut off or otherwise remove the head of a person, animal, or figure Meaning Off Sound Off

reenact C1

/ɹi.ɪnækt/ To act out a past event, especially a historical one, in order to show how it happened. Meaning Off Sound Off

stiffness C1

/ˈstɪfnəs/ firm resoluteness in purpose or opinion or action Meaning Off Sound Off

impale C1

/ɪmˈpeɪl/ to pierce something with a long, sharp object so that it is fixed or held on the point Meaning Off Sound Off

croon C1

/kruːn/ to sing or hum softly in a low, gentle, or sentimental voice Meaning Off Sound Off

stiffen C1

/ˈstɪfən/ To become stiff, hard, or tense. Meaning Off Sound Off

ensue C1

/ɪnˈsuː/ To happen afterwards as a result or consequence. Meaning Off Sound Off

pertain C1

/pərˈteɪn/ to relate to or be relevant to a particular subject or situation Meaning Off Sound Off

shipbuilding C1

/ˈʃɪpˌbɪl.dɪŋ/ the activity, craft, or industry of designing and constructing ships Meaning Off Sound Off

crisscross C1

/ˈkrɪsˌkrɔːs/ to cross an area repeatedly in different directions, or to form a pattern of intersecting lines Meaning Off Sound Off

fermentation C1

/ˌfɝmənˈteɪʃən/ a metabolic process in which microorganisms or enzymes convert organic substances, often sugars, without oxygen Meaning Off Sound Off

comprise C1

/kəmˈpɹaɪz/ to consist of or be made up of Meaning Off Sound Off

mitigation C1

/ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/ the action of reducing the severity, harm, or painfulness of something Meaning Off Sound Off

subjugate C1

/ˈsʌb.dʒə.ɡeɪt/ to defeat a people or country and bring it under controlling rule, usually with little or no freedom Meaning Off Sound Off

warble C1

/ˈwɔːr.bəl/ to sing with trills or rapid, smooth variations in pitch, like a bird Meaning Off Sound Off

gape C1

/ˈɡeɪp/ To stare with your mouth open in surprise or wonder. Meaning Off Sound Off

innovate C1

/ˈɪnəveɪt/ To create or introduce new ideas, methods, or products. Meaning Off Sound Off

ratify C1

/ˈræt.ə.faɪ/ to give formal approval to an agreement, treaty, or decision so that it becomes officially valid Meaning Off Sound Off

gurgle C1

/ˈɡɝɡəl/ to make a low bubbling sound, especially as liquid moves through a narrow space Meaning Off Sound Off

dramatize C1

/ˈdræmətaɪz/ to adapt a story or event for performance as a play, film, radio work, or television program Meaning Off Sound Off

fragmentation C1

/ˌfɹæɡmənˈtæɪt͡ʃən/ The act of breaking something into small, separate pieces, or the state of being broken up. Meaning Off Sound Off

elopement C1

/ɪˈloʊpmənt/ the act of secretly running away with a partner in order to marry, often without family approval Meaning Off Sound Off

allege C1

/əˈlɛd͡ʒ/ To claim that someone has done something wrong, usually without proof yet. Meaning Off Sound Off

scrutinize C1

/ˈskɹutn̩ˌaɪz/ To examine something very carefully and in detail. Meaning Off Sound Off

outflank C1

/ˌaʊtˈflæŋk/ to move around the side of an opposing force in order to attack from behind or gain an advantage Meaning Off Sound Off

reshuffle C1

/ˌriːˈʃʌf.əl/ to reorganize positions, responsibilities, or elements by distributing them differently Meaning Off Sound Off

sidestep C1

/ˈsaɪd.step/ to step quickly to one side in order to avoid someone or something Meaning Off Sound Off

utterance C1

/ˈʌtəɹəns/ An act of, or the process of, uttering. Meaning Off Sound Off

muffle C1

/ˈmʌfəl/ to make a sound quieter or less distinct, especially by covering its source Meaning Off Sound Off

incorporation C1

/ɪnˌkɔrpəˈreɪʃən/ the act of including something as part of a larger whole, or the state of being included Meaning Off Sound Off

ail C1

/eɪl/ to cause someone pain, illness, or persistent trouble, often used in questions Meaning Off Sound Off

unsettle C1

/ʌnˈsɛtəl/ To make someone feel worried, nervous, or uncomfortable. Meaning Off Sound Off

goggle C1

/ˈɡɑɡəl/ to stare with the eyes wide open, especially in surprise or amazement Meaning Off Sound Off

amplification C1

/ˌæmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ The act of making something larger, fuller, or more detailed. Meaning Off Sound Off

unfurl C1

/ʌnˈfɝl/ to unroll, unfold, or spread out something that was tightly rolled or folded, or to become spread out in this way Meaning Off Sound Off

ordination C1

/ˌɔːr.dənˈeɪ.ʃən/ the ceremony or process by which someone is officially made a priest, minister, or other religious leader Meaning Off Sound Off

inoculate C1

/ɪˈnɑːkjəleɪt/ to introduce a vaccine or antigen into a person or animal in order to produce immunity Meaning Off Sound Off

iteration C1

/ˌɪt.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ the repetition of a process, statement, or sequence, or one cycle within that repetition Meaning Off Sound Off

reappearance C1

/ˌriːəˈpɪrəns/ the act of someone appearing again or an event happening again Meaning Off Sound Off

envisage C1

/ɛnˈvɪzɪd͡ʒ/ To imagine or picture something as a future possibility. Meaning Off Sound Off

uncork C1

/ʌnˈkɔrk/ to remove the cork or stopper from a bottle or other container Meaning Off Sound Off

immortalize C1

/ɪˈmɔː(ɹ).təˌlaɪz/ To make someone or something famous and remembered forever. Meaning Off Sound Off

quickness C1

/ˈkwɪknəs/ rapidity of movement or activity; agility or dexterity Meaning Off Sound Off

gaslight C1

/ˈɡæslaɪt/ to manipulate someone into doubting their own memory, perceptions, or judgment Meaning Off Sound Off

corrode C1

/kəˈɹoʊd/ to destroy or be gradually destroyed by a chemical reaction, especially oxidation or acid Meaning Off Sound Off

personalize C1

/ˈpɝ.sə.nəˌlaɪz/ To adapt something to suit the needs or tastes of a particular person. Meaning Off Sound Off

hanker C1

/ˈhæŋkər/ to have a strong or persistent desire for something, usually followed by for or after Meaning Off Sound Off

inlay C1

/ɪnˈleɪ/ to decorate a surface by setting pieces of another material into it Meaning Off Sound Off

trudge C1

/trʌdʒ/ to walk slowly and heavily because one is tired or conditions are difficult Meaning Off Sound Off

drawl C1

/dɹɔl/ to speak slowly, prolonging vowel sounds Meaning Off Sound Off

coinage C1

/ˈkɔɪnɪd͡ʒ/ the act of inventing a word or phrase Meaning Off Sound Off

venerate C1

/ˈvɛnəɹeɪt/ To deeply respect and honour someone or something. Meaning Off Sound Off

egoism C1

/ˈiːɡoʊˌɪzəm/ the practice of giving one's own interests and welfare priority over those of others Meaning Off Sound Off

transact C1

/ˌtɹænˈzækt/ conduct business Meaning Off Sound Off

infest C1

/ɪnˈfest/ of pests or parasites, to occupy a place or host in harmful or troublesome numbers Meaning Off Sound Off

misrepresentation C1

/ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/ the act or an instance of giving a false, inaccurate, or misleading account of someone or something Meaning Off Sound Off

incubate C1

/ˈɪŋkjʊbeɪt/ to keep eggs warm under conditions that allow embryos to develop and hatch Meaning Off Sound Off

embarkation C1

/ˌɛmbɑrˈkeɪʃən/ the act or process of going aboard a ship or aircraft Meaning Off Sound Off

miscarry C1

/ˌmɪsˈker.i/ to lose an embryo or fetus spontaneously before it can survive independently Meaning Off Sound Off

optimize C1

/ˈɑptɪmaɪz/ to make something as effective, efficient, or useful as possible Meaning Off Sound Off

ratification C1

/ˌrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ the act of formally approving and making an agreement, treaty, or decision valid Meaning Off Sound Off

moneymaking C1

/ˈmʌniˌmeɪkɪŋ/ the activity of earning money or making a profit Meaning Off Sound Off

domestication C1

/dəˌmɛstəˈkeɪʃən/ The act of taming wild animals or adapting plants for human use. Meaning Off Sound Off