Actions & Processes

swoon C2

/swuːn/ to lose consciousness briefly, especially because of weakness or intense emotion Meaning Off Sound Off

vail C2

/veɪl/ to lower or take off something, especially a hat, as a sign of respect or submission Meaning Off Sound Off

replenish C2

/ɹɪˈplɛn.ɪʃ/ To refill; to renew; to supply again or to add a fresh quantity to. Meaning Off Sound Off

blubber C2

/ˈblʌbəɹ/ To cry loudly and messily, often while struggling to speak. Meaning Off Sound Off

skedaddle C2

/skɪˈdædəl/ informal: to leave or run away quickly, especially in alarm Meaning Off Sound Off

poach C2

/ˈpoʊt͡ʃ/ cook in a simmering liquid Meaning Off Sound Off

shimmer C2

/ˈʃɪm.ɚ/ To shine with a soft, trembling, or flickering light. Meaning Off Sound Off

emulate C2

/ˈɛm.jə.leɪt/ To copy or imitate someone, especially because you admire them. Meaning Off Sound Off

resuscitate C2

/ɹɪˈsʌsɪˌteɪt/ To bring an unconscious or apparently dead person back to life Meaning Off Sound Off

exorcise C2

/ˈɛk.sɔɹˌsaɪz/ To drive out (an evil spirit) from a person, place or thing, especially by an incantation or prayer. Meaning Off Sound Off

flay C2

/fleɪ/ to strip the skin from a person, animal, or carcass Meaning Off Sound Off

tarnish C2

/ˈtɑɹnɪʃ/ To oxidize or discolor due to oxidation. Meaning Off Sound Off

spurt C2

/spɝt/ to gush out suddenly and forcefully in a stream or jet Meaning Off Sound Off

impunity C2

/ɪmˈpjuːnɪti/ Freedom from punishment or retribution; security from any reprisal or injurious consequences of an action, behaviour etc. Meaning Off Sound Off

fabricate C2

/ˈfæb.ɹɪ.keɪt/ To invent false information in order to deceive Meaning Off Sound Off

spew C2

/spjuː/ eject or send out in large quantities, also metaphorical Meaning Off Sound Off

ladle C2

/ˈleɪdəl/ remove with or as if with a ladle Meaning Off Sound Off

sidle C2

/ˈsaɪ.dəl/ to move sideways or approach in a quiet, cautious, or furtive manner Meaning Off Sound Off

swivel C2

/ˈswɪvəl/ To turn or swing around on a central point, as on a pivot. Meaning Off Sound Off

bilge C2

/bɪld͡ʒ/ to take in water at the bilge Meaning Off Sound Off

synchronize C2

/ˈsɪŋ.kɹə.naɪːz/ make synchronous and adjust in time or manner Meaning Off Sound Off

methodology C2

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

ply C2

/ˈplaɪ/ to keep supplying someone with something, especially food, drink, or questions Meaning Off Sound Off

clinch C2

/klɪnt͡ʃ/ To settle or win something finally and for certain. Meaning Off Sound Off

sift C2

/sɪft/ to pass a dry substance through a sieve in order to remove lumps or separate particles Meaning Off Sound Off

resuscitation C2

/rɪˌsəsɪˈteɪʃən/ The act of bringing an unconscious or apparently dead person back to life Meaning Off Sound Off

recuperate C2

/ɹɪˈk(j)uːpəˌɹeɪt/ To recover, especially after an illness, injury, or exhaustion. Meaning Off Sound Off

shunt C2

/ʃʌnt/ railways: to move a train or carriage onto another track, especially in or near a station Meaning Off Sound Off

assimilate C2

/əˈsɪməˌleɪt/ To take in and fully understand new information or ideas. Meaning Off Sound Off

sunder C2

/ˈsʌndɚ/ literary: to split, sever, or force apart Meaning Off Sound Off

pillage C2

/ˈpɪl.ɪdʒ/ to rob a place of valuable goods by force, especially during war or civil disorder Meaning Off Sound Off

ebb C2

/ɛb/ (of the tide) To flow back away from the shore. Meaning Off Sound Off

propel C2

/pɹəˈpel/ cause to move forward with force Meaning Off Sound Off

mediate C2

/ˈmidieɪt/ To help opposing sides reach an agreement by acting as a neutral go-between. Meaning Off Sound Off

lope C2

/loʊp/ To travel an easy pace with long strides. Meaning Off Sound Off

reciprocate C2

/ɹɪˈsɪpɹəˌkeɪt/ alternate the direction of motion of Meaning Off Sound Off

brine C2

/ˈbɹaːn/ to soak in salty water Meaning Off Sound Off

ejaculation C2

/iːˌdʒækjuːˈleɪʃən/ The act of throwing or darting out with a sudden force and rapid flight. Meaning Off Sound Off

quibble C2

/ˈkwɪbəl/ argue over petty things Meaning Off Sound Off

cookery C2

/ˈkʊk(ə)ɹi/ The art and practice of preparing food for consumption, especially by the application of heat; cooking. Meaning Off Sound Off

ejaculate C2

/iˈdʒæk.jəˌleɪt/ to expel semen from the reproductive tract, typically during orgasm Meaning Off Sound Off

embody C2

/ɪmˈbɑdi/ To be a perfect example of a quality or idea in a real, visible form. Meaning Off Sound Off

intercede C2

/ˌɪntɚˈsiːd/ to intervene by pleading with a person in authority on someone else's behalf Meaning Off Sound Off

begrudge C2

/bɪˈgrʌdʒ/ to wish ill or allow unwillingly Meaning Off Sound Off

solicit C2

/səˈlɪsɪt/ To ask for or try to obtain something, such as help, money, or opinions. Meaning Off Sound Off

subterfuge C2

/ˈsʌbtəɹˌfjuːd͡ʒ/ something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity Meaning Off Sound Off

bridle C2

/ˈbɹaɪdəl/ the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess Meaning Off Sound Off

electrocute C2

/ɪˈlɛktɹəkjuːt/ kill by electrocution, as in the electric chair Meaning Off Sound Off

ogle C2

/ˈoʊɡl̩/ To stare at (someone or something), especially impertinently, amorously, or covetously. Meaning Off Sound Off

disembark C2

/ˌdɪs.ɪmˈbɑɹk/ to go ashore out of a ship or boat; to leave a train or aircraft. Meaning Off Sound Off

ejection C2

/əˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ the act of forcing out someone or something Meaning Off Sound Off

feign C2

/feɪn/ To pretend to have a feeling or condition in order to deceive someone. Meaning Off Sound Off

procreate C2

/ˌpɹəʊkɹiˈeɪt/ have offspring or produce more individuals of a given animal or plant Meaning Off Sound Off

abhor C2

/æbˈhɔɹ/ To hate something deeply; to find it utterly disgusting. Meaning Off Sound Off

hocus-pocus C2

/ˌhoʊ.kəsˈpoʊ.kəs/ deceptive, meaningless, or unnecessarily obscure talk or activity used to confuse or impress people Meaning Off Sound Off

exhume C2

/ɛksˈhuːm/ to remove a buried body or other object from the ground, especially for examination or reburial Meaning Off Sound Off

fertilize C2

/ˈfɜː(ɹ)tɪlaɪz/ provide with fertilizers or add nutrients to Meaning Off Sound Off

scuttle C2

/ˈskʌt.l̩/ To deliberately sink one's ship or boat by any means, usually by order of the vessel's commander or owner. Meaning Off Sound Off

rekindle C2

/ˌriːˈkɪndəl/ to make a feeling, relationship, interest, or activity become active again Meaning Off Sound Off

spearhead C2

/ˈspɪɹ.hɛd/ be the leader of Meaning Off Sound Off

romp C2

/ɹɑmp/ To play in a lively, rough, and energetic way. Meaning Off Sound Off

dilation C2

/ˌdaɪˈleɪʃən/ the act of expanding an aperture Meaning Off Sound Off

rescind C2

/ɹɪˈsɪnd/ To repeal, annul, or declare void; to take (something such as a rule or contract) out of effect. Meaning Off Sound Off

azure C2

/ˈæʒɚ/ to color blue Meaning Off Sound Off

jettison C2

/ˈd͡ʒɛɾəsən/ to drop or throw something, as from a ship or airplane Meaning Off Sound Off

mete C2

/miːt/ to allot, dispense, or administer something, especially punishment or reward, usually in the phrase mete out Meaning Off Sound Off

rile C2

/ɹɑel/ To stir or move from a state of calm or order. Meaning Off Sound Off

materialize C2

/məˈtɪɹiəlaɪz/ To actually happen or become real, especially after being planned or expected. Meaning Off Sound Off

whittle C2

/ˈwɪt.əl/ to cut or shape wood by repeatedly shaving off small pieces with a knife Meaning Off Sound Off

whitewash C2

/ˈwaɪtwɒʃ/ cover with whitewash Meaning Off Sound Off

staunch C2

/stɔn(t)ʃ/ stop the flow of a liquid Meaning Off Sound Off

placate C2

/ˈpleɪkeɪt/ To calm; to bring peace to; to influence someone who was furious to the point that they become content or at least no longer irate. Meaning Off Sound Off

instigate C2

/ˈɪnstəɡeɪt/ to cause, encourage, or provoke an action or event, especially one that is troublesome or unlawful Meaning Off Sound Off

dispersal C2

/dɪˈspɝːsəl/ The act of spreading or scattering things or people over a wide area. Meaning Off Sound Off

froth C2

/fɹɔθ/ become bubbly or frothy or foaming Meaning Off Sound Off

coerce C2

/koʊˈɝs/ to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means Meaning Off Sound Off

substantiate C2

/səbˈstænʃiˌeɪt/ To prove that something is true by giving evidence. Meaning Off Sound Off

mutilate C2

/ˈmjuː.tɪˌleɪt/ destroy or injure severely Meaning Off Sound Off

corroboration C2

/kəˌɹɑbəˈɹeɪʃən/ the act of confirming a statement or theory with independent evidence Meaning Off Sound Off

jaundice C2

/ˈd͡ʒɔndɪs/ distort adversely Meaning Off Sound Off

sexton C2

/ˈsɛk.stən/ A church official who looks after a church building and its graveyard and may act as a gravedigger and bell ringer. Meaning Off Sound Off

curate C2

/ˈkjʊɹɪt/ To carefully select and organize items, such as art, content, or products. Meaning Off Sound Off

redefine C2

/ˌriːdɪˈfaɪn/ to define a word, idea, role, or boundary again or in a different way Meaning Off Sound Off

enchant C2

/ɪnˈt͡ʃænt/ To cast a spell upon (often one that attracts or charms). Meaning Off Sound Off

shingle C2

/ˈʃɪŋgəl/ cover with shingles Meaning Off Sound Off

icebreaker C2

/ˈaɪsˌbɹeɪkəɹ/ an activity, remark, or question intended to reduce tension and help unfamiliar people begin interacting Meaning Off Sound Off

reprisal C2

/ɹɪˈpɹaɪzəl/ The act of taking something from an enemy by way of retaliation or indemnity. Meaning Off Sound Off

overlay C2

/ˌoʊvɚˈleɪ/ To lay or spread something over the surface of something else. Meaning Off Sound Off

barbarism C2

/ˈbɑɹbəˈɹɪzm̩/ A barbaric act. Meaning Off Sound Off

liaise C2

/liːˈeɪz/ To work together and exchange information to reach a common goal. Meaning Off Sound Off

elicit C2

/ɪˈlɪsɪt/ derive by reason Meaning Off Sound Off

condensation C2

/ˌkɑndənˈseɪʃən/ The process by which a gas, especially water vapor, turns into a liquid. Meaning Off Sound Off

rebuke C2

/ɹiˈbjuːk/ To criticise or scold someone sharply. Meaning Off Sound Off

dispensation C2

/ˌdɪspənˈseɪʃən/ The act of dispensing or dealing out; distribution Meaning Off Sound Off

slither C2

/ˈslɪð.ɚ/ To move smoothly along the ground with a twisting, side-to-side motion, like a snake. Meaning Off Sound Off

philanthropy C2

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