tamper -
To interfere with or change something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.
For the last few decades, Tylenol bottles have included a safety seal in order to prevent any unauthorized tampering.
verb
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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.
verb
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Attack
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pounce -
When an animal or bird of prey jumps or swoops suddenly to catch prey
True to its nature, the cat pounced on the mouse before it could run away.
verb
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Disgusting
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retch -
To make the sound and movement of vomiting
Brenda felt like she was going to retch after eating sushi from the gas station.
verb
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Flexible
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veer -
To change direction suddenly
Randy slammed on the brakes when the car in the next lane suddenly veered in front of him.
verb
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Squeeze
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scrunch -
To make something small to fit into a small space
Barry was alone in the house when he heard the robber enter, and Barry quickly scrunched under the desk in the office and remained as quiet as he could so that the robber wouldn't notice him.
verb
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Light
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kindle -
To light or set on fire
Stuck in the cold wilderness, Mitch had to kindle a pile of sticks so he wouldn't freeze to death.
verb
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Attack
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retaliate -
To take action in response to a perceived wrong or harm, often by doing something negative in return.
In the heat of argument, he retaliated with words, and later regretted his own outburst, and the effect it had on her.
verb
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Move
Url
audio
pivot -
To strategically change direction or focus, often in response to new circumstances or needs.
In the middle of the game, the coach decided to pivot the team's approach, switching from defense to a more aggressive offensive strategy.
verb
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Attack
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blackmail -
The act of demanding money or favors from someone by threatening to reveal damaging information.
When he realized that they were blackmailing him, threatening to reveal secrets of his past, he was scared and didn't know what to do.
verb
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Busy
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whisk -
To take or move someone or something in a particular direction suddenly and quickly
After the size of the crowd presented a danger to the prime minister, a police officer whisked him to safety.
verb
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Bad /
Unfriendly
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pry -
To inquire too closely into a person's private affairs
Sally hated how her little sister would always pry into her personal business.
