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/ˈfæʊ̯nd/
To start or set up an institution, company, or organization.
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means
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/minz/
A method or way of achieving a result.
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making
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/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
The act or process of producing or creating something.
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master
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/ˈmas.tə/
To learn or become very skilled at something.
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known
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/naːn/
Past participle of "know."
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dig
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/dɪɡ/
To break up and move earth, especially to make a hole.
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revenge
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/ɹəˈvɛnd͡ʒ/
Action you take to hurt someone because they have hurt you.
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lower
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/ˈloʊ.ɚ/
To reduce the amount, level, or strength of something.
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suck
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/sʌk/
To pull liquid or air into your mouth using your lips and breath.
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freak
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/fɹiːk/
To suddenly become very angry, frightened, or upset (often "freak out").
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sue
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/sjuː/
To take legal action against someone in a court of law.
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hunting
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/ˈhʌntɪŋ/
The activity of chasing and killing wild animals for food or sport.
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gunshot
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/ˈɡʌn.ʃɑt/
The act of firing a gun, or the sound it makes.
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rape
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/ˈɹæɪ̯p/
To force someone to have sex against their will.
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swing
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/ˈswɪŋ/
To move back and forth or in a curve from a fixed point.
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assure
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/əˈʃɔː(ɹ)/
To tell someone something confidently so they feel less worried.
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confess
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/kənˈfɛs/
To admit that you have done something wrong.
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blast
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/blæst/
To break or destroy something using explosives.
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rip
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/ɹɪp/
To tear something quickly and roughly.
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surrender
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/səˈɹɛndə(ɹ)/
To stop fighting and admit that you have been defeated.
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pee
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/ˈpiː/
To pass urine from the body (informal).
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wipe
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/waɪp/
To clean or dry a surface by rubbing it with a cloth, hand, or similar.
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torture
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/ˈtoɹt͡ʃɚ/
The act of causing someone severe pain, often to punish them or force a confession.
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division
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/dɪˈvɪʒn̩/
The act of separating something into parts, or the way it is split.
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reckon
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/ˈɹɛkən/
To think or believe something (informal).
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skip
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/skɪp/
to leave out or pass over something instead of dealing with it
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testing
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/ˈtɛs.tɪŋ/
The act of checking how well something works or performs.
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spin
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/spɪn/
To turn around quickly and repeatedly on a central point.
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slap
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/slæp/
To hit someone with the open hand, often on the face.
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offense
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/əˈfɛns/
An action that breaks the law; a crime.
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snap
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/snæp/
To break suddenly with a sharp cracking sound.
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shed
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/ʃɛd/
To get rid of something you no longer want or need.
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gambling
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/ˈɡæm.bl̩.ɪŋ/
The activity of risking money on a game or event in the hope of winning more.
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sneak
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/sniːk/
To move quietly and secretly so that no one notices you.
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testify
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/ˈtɛstɪfaɪ/
To give evidence in a court of law, usually under oath.
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obey
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/oʊˈbeɪ/
To do what a person, rule, or law tells you to do.
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prick
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/pɹɪk/
To make a small hole in something with a sharp point.
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insult¹
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/ˈɪnsʌlt/
A rude remark or action that offends someone.
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insult²
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/ɪnˈsʌlt/
To say or do something rude that offends someone.
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stroke
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/stɹoʊk/
To move your hand gently over a surface, again and again.
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buzz
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/bʌz/
To make a low, continuous humming sound, like a bee.
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squeeze
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/skwiːz/
To press something firmly, especially from two sides.
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rub
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/ɹʊb/
To move your hand or an object back and forth over a surface with pressure.
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polish
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/ˈpoʊlɪʃ/
To rub the surface of something to make it smooth and shiny.
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flip
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/flɪp/
To turn something over quickly so the other side shows.
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betray
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/bɪˈtɹeɪ/
To harm someone who trusts you by being disloyal or untrue to them.
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bid
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/bɪd/
To offer to pay a particular price for something, especially at an auction.
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phase
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/feɪz/
One stage in a series of changes or in a process that happens over time.
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smash
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/smæʃ/
To break something suddenly and violently into pieces.
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massage
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/məˈsɑ(d)ʒ/
The act of rubbing and pressing the body to relax muscles or relieve pain.
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interfere
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/ˌɪn.tɚˈfɪɚ/
to get involved in something that is not your business, causing trouble.
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reverse
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/ɹɪˈvɝs/
To change something to the opposite of what it was.
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ram
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/ɹæm/
To crash into something hard and on purpose, usually to damage it.
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wade
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/weɪd/
to walk with effort through water, mud, or another substance that impedes movement
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wreck
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/ˈɹɛk/
To damage or destroy something badly so that it no longer works.
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stab
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/stæb/
To push a knife or other sharp object into someone or something.
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stink
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/stɪŋk/
To have a strong, unpleasant smell.
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threaten
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/ˈθrɛtən/
To say that you will hurt or punish someone, especially to make them do what you want.
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reporting
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/ɹəˈpɔɹtɪŋ/
The activity of gathering and presenting news.
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embrace
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/ɛmˈbɹes/
To hold someone closely in your arms to show affection; to hug.
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cooperate
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/koʊˈɑ.pəˌɹeɪt/
To work together with others toward a shared goal.
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grip
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/ɡɹɪp/
To hold something tightly with your hand.
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creation
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/kriːˈeɪʃən/
The act of making or bringing something into existence.
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sweep
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/swip/
To clean a floor or surface using a broom or brush.
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execution
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/ˌɛk.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/
The act of carrying out a plan, order, or task.
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lick
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/ˈlɪk/
To move your tongue over something.
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hush
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/hʌʃ/
To make someone or something become quiet, or to become quiet.
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shrink
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/ˈʃɹɪŋk/
To become smaller in size or amount.
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withdraw
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/wɪðˈdɹɔ/
To take money out of a bank account.
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gasp
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/ɡasp/
To take a sudden, short breath in, usually from shock or surprise.
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chew
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/tʃɪʊ̯/
To crush food with your teeth before swallowing it.
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cooperation
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/koʊˌɑ.pəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/
The act of working together toward a shared goal.
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manual
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/ˈmæn.j(u)əl/
A book that explains how to use or operate something.
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fulfill
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/fʊlˈfɪl/
To do or complete something you promised or were required to do.
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transmission
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/tɹænsˈmɪʃən/
The act of sending out signals, messages, or information.
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tolerate
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/ˈtɑ.lə.ɹeɪt/
To allow something you dislike to happen without trying to stop it.
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trading
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/ˈtɹeɪdɪŋ/
The activity of buying and selling goods, shares, or currencies.
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dip
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/dɪp/
To put something quickly into a liquid and take it out again.
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cease
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/sis/
To stop happening or to stop doing something.
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starve
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/stɑɹv/
To die or suffer badly because of a lack of food.
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plead
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/pliːd/
To ask for something in a very emotional and urgent way.
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pursuit
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/pɜːɹˈsuːt/
The act of trying hard to achieve or get something.
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dash
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/dæʃ/
To run or move somewhere very quickly.
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flee
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/fliː/
To run away quickly, especially from danger.
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resign
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/ɹiːˈsaɪn/
To officially leave a job or position.
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straighten
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/ˈstɹeɪtn̩/
To make something straight or straighter.
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voting
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/ˈvoʊtɪŋ/
The act or process of casting a vote in an election or decision.
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submit
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/səbˈmɪt/
To give or send something to someone in authority for them to consider.
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distract
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/dɪˈstɹækt/
To take someone's attention away from what they are doing.
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adore
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/əˈdoɹ/
To love someone very deeply.
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execute
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/ˈɛksɪˌkjuːt/
To carry out a plan, order, or task.
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bolt
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/boʊlt/
To run away or move suddenly and quickly.
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zip
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/zɪp/
To move very fast.
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slaughter
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/ˈslɔtɚ/
To kill animals for food.
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consult
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/ˈkɑnsʌlt/
To go to a person or source for advice or information.
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disposal
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/dɪsˈpoʊ.zəl/
The act of getting rid of something.
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