renounce - To formally declare one is giving up and abandoning a claim, a right, or possession

plunge - To quickly fall a long way down

infest - The way that insects and bugs multiply and cause disease and destruction

soothe - To bring peace or relief, emotionally or physically.

tiptoe - To walking on the front part of your foot in order to move very quietly

mollify - To try to calm and soothe feelings, making the other less angry and upset

mar - To cause a flaw or imperfection — to damage or spoil the appearance or quality of something — to make something less perfect or attractive.

pucker - To pull the sides of something, such as skin or cloth together so that folds or wrinkles are formed.

expedite - To complete or process something quickly and efficiently.

stifle - To restrain a reaction, or to stop oneself from showing an emotion

startle - To cause a person or animal to feel sudden shock or alarm

daub - To coat or smear (a surface) with a thick or sticky substance in a carelessly rough or liberal way