Actions & Processes

tuck C2

/tʌk/ to push or fold something into a safe, hidden, or close-fitting place M S

scroll C2

/skɹoʊl/ To move text or images up, down, or across a screen to see different parts. M S

chant C2

/t͡ʃænt/ to utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically M S

clamp C2

/ˈklæmp/ to impose or inflict forcefully M S

refill C2

/ˈriːfɪl/ to fill a container or supply again after some or all of its contents have been used M S

helm C2

/ˈhɛlm/ The position of leadership or control of an organization. M S

orgy C2

/ˈɔɹd͡ʒi/ any act of immoderate indulgence M S

exhale C2

/ɛksˈheɪl/ give out (breath or an odor) M S

exterminate C2

/ɪkˈstɝ.mɪ.neɪt/ kill en masse M S

disperse C2

/dɪˈspɝs/ To spread out or scatter in different directions, or to make a group do so. M S

stabilize C2

/sʈɛb(ɪ)ˈlaɪz/ To make something steady and stop it from changing or moving, or to become steady. M S

reconcile C2

/ˈɹɛkənˌsaɪl/ To make two ideas, facts, or needs fit together when they seem to conflict. M S

ignite C2

/ɪɡˈnaɪt/ arouse or excite feelings and passions M S

reconciliation C2

/ˌɹɛkənˌsɪliˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ The act of becoming friendly again after a quarrel. M S

induce C2

/ɪnˈduːs/ To cause something to happen or to produce a particular effect. M S

wield C2

/wiːld/ to hold and use a tool, weapon, or object effectively M S

wrinkle C2

/ˈɹɪŋkl̩/ a clever method of doing something, especially something new and different M S

depraved C2

/diːˈpreɪvd/ Morally corrupt; wicked and disturbing. M S

denounce C2

/diˈnaʊns/ To criticize someone or something strongly and publicly. M S

shroud C2

/ˈʃɹæʊ̯d/ cover as if with a shroud M S

nudge C2

/nʌd͡ʒ/ to push against gently M S

avail C2

/əˈveɪl/ to use to one's advantage M S

tout C2

/taʊt/ advertize in strongly positive terms M S

prolong C2

/pɹoʊˈlɔŋ/ To make something last longer; to extend its duration. M S

jolt C2

/d͡ʒoʊlt/ a sudden jarring impact M S

indulgence C2

/ɪnˈdʌl.d͡ʒəns/ Something you allow yourself to enjoy as a special treat. M S

annex C2

/əˈnɛks/ An extra building or section added to a larger one M S

hamper C2

/ˈhæm.pɚ/ To make something difficult to do; to slow or block progress. M S

dangle C2

/ˈdæŋ.ɡəl/ to hang loosely and be able to swing M S

swindle C2

/ˈswɪnd(ə)l/ deprive of by deceit M S

hinder C2

/ˈhɪndɚ/ To make it harder for something to happen or for someone to do something. M S

diminish C2

/dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/ To become smaller, weaker, or less; or to make something smaller or less. M S

wallow C2

/ˈwɑːloʊ/ To let yourself enjoy or sink into a feeling, often a sad or self-pitying one. M S

requisition C2

/ˌɹɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/ A formal, official request for supplies or services. M S

flaunt C2

/flɔnt/ to display something ostentatiously so that it attracts notice or admiration M S

jiggle C2

/ˈdʒɪɡ.əl/ to move or cause something to move with quick, small movements from side to side or up and down M S

celibate C2

/ˈsɛləbət/ abstaining from sexual intercourse M S

dabble C2

/ˈdæb.əl/ to take part in an activity casually or without serious commitment M S

recourse C2

/ˈɹiːkɔɹs/ The use of someone or something for help in a difficult situation. M S

amok C2

/əˈmɑk/ in an uncontrolled, often violent frenzy, chiefly in the expression 'run amok' M S

emulate C2

/ˈɛm.jə.leɪt/ To copy or imitate someone, especially because you admire them. M S

flay C2

/fleɪ/ to strip the skin from a person, animal, or carcass M S

spurt C2

/spɝt/ to gush out suddenly and forcefully in a stream or jet M S

methodology C2

/ˌmɛθ.əˈdɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ The set of methods and procedures used to do something in a particular field. M S

ply C2

/ˈplaɪ/ to keep supplying someone with something, especially food, drink, or questions M S

clinch C2

/klɪnt͡ʃ/ To settle or win something finally and for certain. M S

sift C2

/sɪft/ to pass a dry substance through a sieve in order to remove lumps or separate particles M S

assimilate C2

/əˌsɪmˌleʈ/ To take in and fully understand new information or ideas. M S

sunder C2

/ˈsʌndɚ/ literary: to split, sever, or force apart M S

hindrance C2

/ˈhɪndɹəns/ Something that makes it harder to do something; an obstacle. M S

mediate C2

/ˈmidieɪt/ To help opposing sides reach an agreement by acting as a neutral go-between. M S

reciprocate C2

/ɹɪˈsɪpɹəˌkeɪt/ alternate the direction of motion of M S

quibble C2

/ˈkwɪbəl/ argue over petty things M S

solicit C2

/səˈlɪsɪt/ To ask for or try to obtain something, such as help, money, or opinions. M S

redundancy C2

/ɹɪˈdʌndən(t)si/ The loss of a job because the work is no longer needed, or the act of dismissing such workers. M S

bridle C2

/ˈbɹaɪdəl/ the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess M S

fabled C2

/ˈfeɪbəld/ Famous in stories or legends. M S

electrocute C2

/ɪˈlɛktɹəkjuːt/ kill by electrocution, as in the electric chair M S

ejection C2

/əˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ the act of forcing out someone or something M S

exhume C2

/ɛksˈhuːm/ to remove a buried body or other object from the ground, especially for examination or reburial M S

dilation C2

/ˌdaɪˈleɪʃən/ the act of expanding an aperture M S

mete C2

/miːt/ to allot, dispense, or administer something, especially punishment or reward, usually in the phrase mete out M S

materialize C2

/məˈtɪɹiəlaɪz/ To actually happen or become real, especially after being planned or expected. M S

whittle C2

/ˈwɪt.əl/ to cut or shape wood by repeatedly shaving off small pieces with a knife M S

mutilate C2

/ˈmjuː.tɪˌleɪt/ destroy or injure severely M S

constrained C2

/kənˈstɹeɪnd/ Limited or restricted in what can be done. M S

averse C2

/əˈvɝːs/ Strongly opposed to or unwilling to do something (usually followed by 'to'). M S

indiscriminate C2

/ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmənət/ not marked by fine distinctions M S

rebuke C2

/ɹiˈbjuːk/ To criticise or scold someone sharply. M S

philanthropy C2

/fɪˈlæn.θɹə.pi/ The act of giving money and help to good causes to improve people's lives. M S

evert C2

/iˈvɝt/ to turn a structure outward or inside out, especially an organ, sac, eyelid, or other body part M S

crimp C2

/krɪmp/ to press, pinch, or fold something into small ridges, waves, or tight curls M S

affiliate C2

/əˈfɪliːˌeɪt/ a subsidiary or subordinate organization that is affiliated with another organization M S

triplicate C2

/ˈtɹɪp.lɪ.kət/ to reproduce threefold M S

slaver C2

/ˈslævər/ to let saliva run from the mouth; to drool or slobber M S

spurn C2

/spɝn/ reject with contempt M S

pummel C2

/ˈpʌməl/ to hit someone or something hard and repeatedly, especially with the fists M S

emphatic C2

/ɛmˈfætɪk/ forceful and definite in expression or action M S

feint C2

/ˈfeɪnt/ deceive by a mock action M S

burgeoning C2

/ˈbɝ.d͡ʒə.nɪŋ/ Growing or developing quickly. M S

singe C2

/sɪnd͡ʒ/ To burn something slightly on the surface. M S

interlocking C2

/ˈɪntɝˌlɑːkɪŋ/ Fitted or joined closely together so that the parts connect. M S

ravish C2

/ˈɹæ.vɪʃ/ To fill someone with intense delight; to enchant M S

disparage C2

/dɪsˈpæɹɪd͡ʒ/ To talk about someone or something as if they have little value; to belittle. M S

inducement C2

/ɪnˈdusmənt/ Something that encourages or persuades someone to do something; an incentive. M S

raiser C2

/ˈɹeɪzɚ/ a person or thing that raises, increases, or brings something up M S

contrive C2

/kənˈtɹaɪv/ To manage to do something difficult by being clever or resourceful. M S

echolocation C2

/ˌɛkoʊloʊˈkeɪʃən/ The use of reflected sound, or echoes, to locate objects, as bats and dolphins do. M S

unwieldy C2

/ənˈwiːldi/ difficult to work or manipulate M S

eviscerate C2

/ɪˈvɪs.əˌreɪt/ to remove the internal organs or entrails from a person or animal M S

sate C2

/seɪt/ to satisfy an appetite, thirst, curiosity, or desire fully M S

wrest C2

/rɛst/ to take something away from someone by force or with determined effort M S

unbuckle C2

/ʌnˈbʌkəl/ undo the buckle of M S

ad-lib C2

/ˈædˈlɪb/ To say or do something without any preparation; to improvise. M S

foist C2

/fɔɪst/ to force an unwanted, inferior, or deceptive thing on someone M S

allude C2

/əˈlud/ To refer to something indirectly instead of mentioning it openly. M S