soothe -
To bring peace or relief, emotionally or physically.
He explained his concerns to his friend, who responded with time and words that soothed his mood.
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Attack
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belittle -
To speak about someone or something in a way that shows little respect.
A good rule of interpersoanl relationships is: Don’t belittle others just to make yourself feel better.
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Smart
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spotlight -
To give special attention to a problem or situation so that people pay attention to it.
Articles in the newspaper were effective in spotlighting the fact that the animal shelter was not taking good care of the animals.
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zoom -
To move quickly or suddenly with a loud humming or buzzing sound.
The motorcycle zoomed past us on the highway.
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sift -
To put a fine, loose, or powdery substance through a sieve so as to remove lumps or large particles
Before cooking, Mac would sift the flour through the sieve to remove any large clumps.
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Slow
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ebb -
For the tidewater to slowly move out to sea; for an emotion to slowly lessen.
Quincy's feet weren't getting wet anymore as the tide ebbed from the beach.
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Disorganized
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fray -
To wear out or unravel the edges of fabric or material through constant rubbing or use.
The cuffs of his old jacket began to fray from years of wear.
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Slow
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defuse -
To reduce the tension or danger in a difficult situation.
The mediator worked hard to defuse the conflict and tension between the two sides that were trying to negotiate an agreement.
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Move
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careen -
To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way
As the old bus speedily careened around the narrow and steep mountain Tibetan roads, Fred wondered if he would make it safely to interview the guru monk for his magazine article.
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Dishonest
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pillage -
To rob or loot, usually by force; involved in a violent act of stealing, typically during a riot or war.
The invaders would pillage the village, taking everything of value and leaving it in ruins.
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deteriorate -
To gradually get worse
The empty house deteriorated because there was no one to fix things that broke.
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Inward
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repent -
To express sincere remorse and ask for forgiveness, often in a religious or moral context.
He decided to repent for his past mistakes and bad behavior by asking others for forgiveness and working hard to be a better person.
