devastate - To destroy something completely

validate - To prove that something is true

stray - To move away aimlessly from a group or from the right course or place

rebuff - To reject someone in an abrupt and unfriendly manner

fizzle - To finish in a way that is disappointing

blabber - Talk foolishly, mindlessly, or excessively

hobnob - To mix socially, especially with those of higher social status

scan - To move your eyes over something rapidly in order to get an overview or to find specific information, or getting a machine to do this.

wince - To give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress

stammer - To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and with a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words

blossom - To fufill one's potential by becoming more attractive, successful, or confident.

pillage - To rob or loot, usually by force; involved in a violent act of stealing, typically during a riot or war.