Drinking Gatorade while exercising is a good way to bolster performance.
verb
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Bad /
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.
verb
351 of 708
Good /
Smart
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inspire -
To fill someone with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm to do something.
The coach’s speech inspired the team to give their best effort in the championship game.
verb
352 of 708
Good /
Smart
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circumvent -
To find a way around and overcome a problem or difficulty.
Because of the large traffic jam, I new a side road that could circument the mess and get home the same time I normally do.
verb
353 of 708
Other /
Other
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salvage -
To save something from destruction or a bad situation.
After the flood, Bert and Linda were able to salvage some photographs because they had been kept in a waterproof box.
verb
354 of 708
Bad /
Small
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winnow -
To remove or eliminate less important or undesirable parts.
The committee had to winnow down the list of candidates to just two finalists.
verb
355 of 708
Good /
Love
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snuggle -
To settle or move into a warm, comfortable position
Billy loved his dog, and would often snuggle with him in bed.
verb
356 of 708
Bad /
Aggressive
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expose -
To uncover or reveal something hidden or secret.
Leaving your skin uncovered in the sun can expose you to harmful UV rays.
verb
357 of 708
Bad /
Disgusting
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retch -
To make the sound and movement of vomiting
Brenda felt like she was going to retch after eating sushi from the gas station.
verb
358 of 708
Other /
Sound
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mutter -
To say something in a low or barely audible voice, especially in dissatisfaction or irritation
After being yelled at by his boss, Ken muttered under his breath about how he hated his job.
verb
359 of 708
Bad /
Unfriendly
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taunt -
To provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks
The bully taunted Nico so much that it made him depressed.
verb
360 of 708
Other /
Sound
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murmur -
To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice
Katy murmured to her best friend Ella so that others couldn't hear her.
