All kinds of dogs, even small ones, would terrify Scott, and he did everything he could to avoid them.
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Wet
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scald -
To injure with very hot liquid or steam
A common danger in households is the possibility that children can be scalded with unattended hot water.
verb
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pierce -
To go through something completely, from one end to another
In 1307 during the Swiss revolution, William Tell had to prove his accuracy with bow and arrow by shooting an arrow that pierced the apple sitting on his son's head.
verb
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Attack
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usurp -
To take a position of power or importance illegally or by force
The scheming prince knew that he would soon usurp the throne from his father before his father was ready to give it up.
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fluctuate -
To change or vary irregularly, especially in amount or level.
Gas prices tend to fluctuate depending on supply and demand.
verb
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dispel -
To drive away or eliminate something, making it slowly disappear.
The sunshine helped dispel the morning fog.
verb
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Inward
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boast -
To talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities
After his record-breaking race, the runner boasted to the crowd and entertained it.
verb
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Unfriendly
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tattle -
To report and tell about another's wrongdoing
Jack tried to sneak out of the house, but Howie tattled on him to their parents.
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Happy
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snicker -
To give a smothered or half-suppressed laugh.
Jon snickered to himself as everyone went around the group, telling each other about stupid things that they had done as kids.
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deter -
To prevent (or aim to prevent) the occurrence of something through fear of consequences.
A barking dog can deter burglars from breaking into a home.
verb
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Surprise
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startle -
To cause a person or animal to feel sudden shock or alarm
The speeding car startled Victor, and he had just enough time to jump out of the way.
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Mistake
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botch -
To carry out a task badly or carelessly
Eric botched the assignment that he was asked to do, so his supervisor had to reprimand him.
