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impose
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/ɪmˈpoʊz/
To officially force a rule, tax, or punishment on people.
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bruise
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/ˈbruːz/
To injure part of the body so that a dark mark appears on the skin without breaking it
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retard
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/rɪˈtɑːrd/
To slow down or delay the progress of something.
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prosecute
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/ˈpɹɒsɪkjuːt/
To officially accuse someone of a crime and try them in court.
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carve
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/kɑɹv/
To make an object or shape by cutting away pieces of wood, stone, or other material.
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conceal
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/kənˈsil/
to hide something so that it cannot be seen or found out
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penetrate
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/ˈpɛnɪtɹeɪt/
To go into or pass through something, often by force.
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pluck
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/plʌk/
To pull or take something quickly and sharply from a place.
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insert
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/ɪnˈsɝt/
To put something into something else.
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coaching
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/ˈkoʊtʃɪŋ/
The process of training or teaching someone, especially in a sport or skill.
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inspect
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/ɪnˈspɛkt/
To look at something closely and carefully in order to check its condition or find problems.
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compensate
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/ˈkɑm.pənˌseɪt/
To pay someone money, usually for loss, injury, or work done.
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wrestle
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/ˈɹɛsəl/
to fight or compete by gripping an opponent and trying to throw or hold them down
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conquest
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/ˈkɑnkwɛst/
The act of taking control of a country or people by force.
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revive
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/ɹəˈvaɪv/
To bring something back into use, activity, or popularity.
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descend
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/dəˈsɛnd/
To move down from a higher position to a lower one.
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grieve
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/ˈgriːv/
To feel deep sadness, especially because someone has died.
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usher
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/ˈʌʃəɹ/
To lead or guide someone to a place, especially to their seat.
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merge
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/mɝd͡ʒ/
To join or combine two or more things into one.
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squirt
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/skwɝt/
to force liquid out in a thin, fast stream
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interpret
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/ɪnˈtɝ.pɹɪt/
to decide what something means; to understand it in a particular way.
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dread
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/dɹɛd/
To feel very afraid or anxious about something that is going to happen.
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upgrade
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/ˈʌp.ɡɹeɪd/
To improve something by replacing it with a better or newer version.
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twinkle
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/ˈtwɪŋ.kəl/
To shine with a flickering, unsteady light; to glimmer.
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evolve
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/ɪˈvɑlv/
To change and develop gradually over time.
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slime
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/slɑem/
cover or stain with slime
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neglect
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/nɪˈɡlɛkt/
To fail to look after someone or something properly.
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decay
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/diˈkeɪ/
To rot or break down gradually through natural processes.
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supervision
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/ˌsupɚˈvɪʒən/
The act of watching over and directing a person, group, or activity.
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amuse
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/əˈmjuːz/
To make someone laugh or smile.
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dominate
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/ˈdɑ.məˌneɪt/
To have power and control over someone or something.
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violate
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/ˈvaɪəˌleɪt/
To break a law, rule, agreement, or promise.
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transmit
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/tɹænsˈmɪt/
To send out signals, messages, or information, especially by radio or electronic means.
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digest
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/daɪˈd͡ʒɛst/
To break down food in the body so it can be absorbed.
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weave
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/wiːv/
To make cloth or other material by crossing threads over and under each other.
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exhaust
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/ɪɡˈzɔst/
To make someone extremely tired.
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prevail
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/pɹɪˈvæɪl/
To win or be successful in a struggle or competition.
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disregard
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/dɪsɹɪˈɡɑɹd/
To ignore something or treat it as unimportant.
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suppress
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/səˈpɹes/
To stop something by force, especially a protest or rebellion.
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suspend
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/səsˈpɛnd/
To stop something for a period of time before it continues again.
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assess
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/əˈses/
To carefully judge the quality, value, or importance of something.
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manufacturing
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/ˌmænjəˈfækt͡ʃəɹɪŋ/
The business or process of making goods in large quantities, usually in factories.
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redeem
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/ɹɪˈdiːm/
To set free by force.
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anticipate
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/ænˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/
To expect something to happen and be ready for it.
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intrude
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/ɪnˈtɹuːd/
To come into a place or situation where you are not wanted or invited.
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devote
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/dɪˈvoʊt/
To give your time, energy, or attention fully to a person, activity, or purpose.
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overlook
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/ˈoʊ.vɚˌlʊk/
To fail to notice or consider something.
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hygiene
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/ˈhaɪˌd͡ʒiːn/
The practice of keeping yourself and your surroundings clean to stay healthy.
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gaming
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/ˈɡeɪmɪŋ/
The activity of playing video games.
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intrusion
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/ɪnˈtɹuːʒən/
The act of entering a place or situation where you are not wanted.
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scramble
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/ˈskɹæmbl̩/
To climb or move quickly using your hands and feet, especially over rough ground.
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enhance
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/ɪnˈhæns/
To improve the quality, value, or attractiveness of something.
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accommodate
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/əˈkɑməˌdeɪt/
To have enough space or room for a number of people or things.
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peer
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/pɪɹ/
To look closely or with difficulty, as if trying to see something clearly.
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disconnect
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/dɪskəˈnɛkt/
To break or stop a connection between two things.
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strive
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/ˈstɹaɪv/
To try very hard over time to achieve something.
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perceive
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/pɚˈsiv/
To become aware of something through the senses, especially sight.
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multiply
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/ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/
To find the total of a number added to itself a certain number of times.
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divert
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/daɪˈvɝt/
To change the direction or route of something.
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disarm
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/dɪsˈɑɹm/
to take a weapon or the means of attack away from a person or group
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navigate
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/ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/
To find the right way to get to a place, especially using a map or instruments.
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jeopardize
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/ˈd͡ʒɛp.ɚ.daɪz/
To put something at risk or in danger.
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whine
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/waɪn/
to complain in an irritating, high-pitched, or drawn-out voice; informal and disapproving
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participation
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/pɑɹˌtɪs.ɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/
The act of taking part in an activity or event.
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refresh
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/ɹɪˈfɹɛʃ/
To make someone feel less tired and more energetic.
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overthrow
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/ˌoʊvɚˈθɹoʊ/
To remove a government or leader from power, especially by force.
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prosper
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/ˈpɹɑspɚ/
To be successful and do well, especially financially.
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shatter
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/ˈʃæt.ɚ/
To break suddenly into many small pieces.
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disrupt
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/dɪsˈrʌpt/
To interrupt an activity or process so that it cannot continue normally.
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expectation
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/ˌek.spekˈtæɪ.ʃən/
A belief that something will happen or that someone will do something.
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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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