reprieve -
To grant a temporary delay or suspension of a punishment or sentence, especially in legal or judicial contexts.
The governor reprieved the convict and delayed his execution when new evidence was discovered.
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War
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blitz -
Attack or damage (a place or building) in a blitz
The soldiers blitzed the enemy before they were able to stop the attack.
verb
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Unfriendly
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quip -
Make a witty remark
At the comedy roast, the host quipped about everyone on and off the stage and made everyone laugh.
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Shape
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lump -
Gather or discard items in a haphazard, indiscriminate heap or group.
When Gerry left home for college, he soon realised that it is never a good idea to just lump all your clean laundry in the basket, without folding it carefully.
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Up+Down
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slump -
A sudden severe or prolonged fall in the price, value, or amount of something
The stock market was experiencing a dramatic slump but would probably recover in the future.
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Mistake
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flop -
A failure
When no one bought tickets for the play after opening night, the producer realized that it was going to be a flop.
verb
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Small
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dab -
Press against something lightly with a piece of absorbent material in order to clean or dry it
Carol dabbed the wet dish with a cloth after she cleaned it.
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Happy
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giggle -
A light, silly laugh
Stefon tried to suppress a laugh, but everyone could hear his giggle.
verb
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Dishonest
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dupe -
Deceive; trick
Edwin knew his agent wanted to dupe him by having him sign a bad contract.
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Fast
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skid -
An act of skidding or sliding
In bad weather conditions, it's easy for a vehicle to go into a skid off the road.
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Uncomfortable
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grimace -
An ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement
Rowan made a grimace when he saw the disgusting plate of food given to him.
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Entice
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flirt -
A person who habitually flirts
Saul was a natural flirt, always attracting the attention of girls.
