vacillate -
To waver between different opinions or actions; to be indecisive.
He would vacillate between a career in business - that would be more secure - or in acting, something that he loved to do.
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Squeeze
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wring -
To squeeze and twist something.
Betty was good at wringing every cent out of every dollar she earned.
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gargle -
To move a liquid around in your throat without swallowing, especially to clean it or stop it feeling painful
Arthur gargled with mouth wash every morning to make his breath fresh
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Unfriendly
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goad -
To provoke or annoy someone so as to stimulate some action or reaction
Max was the biggest 8th grader in the school yard, and he would often be aggressive with the other kids, trying to goad them into a fight that he knew he would win.
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sip -
To drink very slowly only a very small amount at a time.
He loved this brand of wine, and he sipped it slowly to savor its delicious taste.
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Aggressive
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quash -
To reject or void, especially by legal procedure
Once DNA evidence proved Marco innocent, the judge quashed his original conviction.
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Love
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smooch -
To kiss.
Adam and Eve could not stop thinking about each other and they cherished their lunch breaks when they would meet in the park for a smooch.
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Hostile
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taunt -
To provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks
The bully taunted Nico so much that it made him depressed.
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Hurt
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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.
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Wet
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dredge -
To clean out the bed of (a harbor, river, or other area of water) by scooping out mud, weeds, and rubbish with a dredge
The large vessel dredged the dirty water so that it could sparkle once again.
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Pleasure
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gratify -
To provide pleasure or satisfaction
Though Betty was on a diet, sometimes she gave in and ate a small piece of chocolate to gratify her desire for sweets.
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cackle -
To laugh in a loud, high voice
The witch would cackle her high pitched laugh as she added the spices to the magic drink that would cause the young princess to sleep for 20 years.
