broach -
To introduce or begin a new subject or issue.
He didn’t know how to broach the topic of moving away from his parents.
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Pleasure
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slake -
To quench or satisfy one's thirst
Trevor slaked his thirst at the soccer game by drinking half of his water bottle.
verb
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Dislike
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deplore -
To feel or express strong disapproval of (something)
The protestors deplored the corrupt actions of their government.
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Slow
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plop -
To drop gently and without making a loud noise.
After drinking all evening, John plopped an Alka-Seltzer into a glass of water, hoping that drinking it would relieve his headache.
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Unfriendly
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snigger -
To give a smothered or half-suppressed laugh
After preparing for battle, Captain Picard sniggered when he realized the aliens were not more harmful than a bunch of turtles.
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Unfriendly
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ridicule -
To treat someone or something with contempt or scorn by making fun of them in a dismissive or hurtful way.
The comedian's jokes were meant to ridicule the absurdities of modern life, but they often crossed the line and offended people.
verb
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Wet
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soak -
To make something very wet
The thunderstorm during the race soaked the runner's clothes.
verb
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Dishonest
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foist -
To Impose an unwelcome situation on someone.
Barry didn't really want Steve to stay over, but Steve claimed he had no other place to stay, so Steve managed to foist himself on Barry because of Barry's natural good nature.
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Successful
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soar -
To feel or express great happiness or excitement; to be uplifted emotionally; or to fly or rise high in the air.
His spirits soared when he heard the good news.
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Unfriendly
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malign -
To speak harmful untruths about someone – to slander or defame, showing illwill.
She warned her friend not to malign others just to gain popularity.
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Afraid
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quaver -
To shake or tremble one's voice while speaking, typically because of nervousness or emotion
Todd's voice quavered as he suddenly realized he was speaking to a thousand people in the audience.
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Small
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scrimp -
To be thrifty or parsimonious; to economize
Though Beverly and her husband didn't have large incomes, they scrimped and saved enough to send their children to college.
