nurture -
To care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something.
Parents should nurture their children’s creativity and confidence.
verb
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Squeeze
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squish -
The act of crushing something that is soft
Looking up at the giant person's shoe above him, the bug knew he was about to get squished.
verb
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Good /
Smart
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delve -
To research or make painstaking inquiries into something
In his research for his book about George Washington, the author delved into the details of his life and presidency.
verb
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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.
verb
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Sound
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croon -
To hum or sing in a soft, low voice, especially in a sentimental manner
In her younger days, Wilma would be spellbound when she heard Frank Sinatra crooning to her over the radio.
verb
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Move
Url
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deter -
To prevent (or aim to prevent) the occurrence of something through fear of consequences.
A barking dog can deter burglars from breaking into a home.
verb
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Bad /
Attack
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terrify -
To cause somone to feel extreme fear
All kinds of dogs, even small ones, would terrify Scott, and he did everything he could to avoid them.
verb
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Inward
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gloat -
To enjoy thinking about one's own success that came about at the expense of another's misfortune
"You can gloat about your victory now", Johnny shouted at the other football captain, "but next year I assure you we'll beat you badly".
verb
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Move
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jostle -
Top push, elbow, or bump against someone or something, roughly, typically in a crowd
Running towards the end zone, the wide receiver jostled the attacking lineman out of the way, enabling him to make the touchdown.
verb
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Dishonest
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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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Mistake
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fizzle -
To finish in a way that is disappointing
At the start of his race for mayor it looked like Fred was going to win, but his many verbal mistakes caused his candidacy to just fizzle out.
verb
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Bad /
Attack
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inundate -
To overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with
Reggie tried to sneak out for his lunch break before his boss could inundate him with more work.
