replenish -
To fill something or restore it to its original level, especially after it has been used or diminished.
The office staff took a break to replenish their energy with a healthy lunch before continuing their afternoon work.
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backfire -
When a plan fails, to have the opposite result of what was intended.
The politician tried to hide his assets, in order to appear like a common man. But his plan backfired when they were revealed, and people saw that he was a liar.
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Dislike
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repudiate -
To refuse to accept that something is valid.
As early as the 1960's, he repudiated the claims that cigarettes were good to smoke and relaxing.
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Aggressive
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impinge -
To have an effect or impact on someone; also to gradually take over an area belonging to someone else.
His constant use of the cell phone impinged on his family life.
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New
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purify -
To refine or clarify something to make it more genuine, perfect, or pure
The chef used a special technique to purify the broth and improve its flavor
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Wet
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quench -
To drink liquid so that you stop being thirsty
Sally found that the best way to quench her thirst was by drinking water and not soda
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slink -
To move smoothly and quietly with gliding steps, in a stealthy or sensuous manner
The lizard slinked forward, hoping to not scare the fly away before it would be eaten.
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Love
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nuzzle -
To rub or push against gently with the nose and mouth
Lions tend to nuzzle against each other to show affection.
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rustle -
To make a soft, muffled crackling sound like that caused by the movement of dry leaves or paper
The autumn leaves rustled when the dog jumped on the pile.
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Angry
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sever -
Often used in reference to actions that result in the separation of parts, pieces, or relationships.
After the heated argument, he decided to sever ties with his former business partner for good.
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honk -
To make a loud, harsh sound emitting from a vehicle or animal.
He honked his horn impatiently at the car in front of it that was driving very slowly.
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strut -
To walk with a stiff, erect, and apparently arrogant or conceited gait
The wealthy businessman would strut through the town as if he literally owned it.
