During the first week of school, the teacher has hopelessly scrambled our names and faces.
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skim -
Remove (a substance) from the surface of a liquid
The farmer skimmed the cream from the milk in order to reduce the fat content.
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Dishonest
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bilk -
To take money from someone by cheating or tricking them.
The con men in the big city are always looking for naive out-of-towners in order to bilk them of the money they took with them for their big trip to the big town.
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Mistake
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fritter -
To waste or squander time, money or resources.
My father told me I would prosper if I don't fritter away my time and money because they are equally precious.
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Mistake
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scuttle -
To be forced to cancel one's plans
Because he couldn't give up his smoking habit, Barry had to scuttle his plans to be a great runner.
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Flexible
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wriggle -
Twist and turn with quick writhing movements
The worm wriggled in Stan's hand and almost ended up falling to the ground.
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Love
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coddle -
Treat in an indulgent or overprotective way
Many kids today are coddled by their parents who don't want them to experience difficulties in their lives.
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parry -
Ward off (a weapon or attack), especially with a countermove
At the Olympics, the skilled fencer would alway parry his opponent's attack and render it useless.
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pucker -
(especially with reference to a person's face) tightly gather or contract into wrinkles or small folds
Alice puckered her lips after taking a bite of the sour lemon.
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Confused
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bumble -
To act or speak in a confused manner.
Joe wasn't really ready for the test, but somehow by guessing here and there he bumbled his way into getting a passing mark.
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Happy
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frolic -
To play and move about in a cheerful, lively, and light-spirited manner.
On the first warm spring day after the long harsh winter, the lambs were let out in the field and they frolicked playfully in the fresh grass.
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Disperse -
To scatter or spread over a wide area.
The wind began to disperse the smoke from the fire.
