scuff - Scrape or brush the surface of (a shoe or other object) against something

ferret - To search out, discover, and bring to light through persistent and determined investigation

drift - To move slowly without much intention or direction.

Intimidate - To frighten or threaten someone, often to make them do something.

clinch - Confirm or settle (a contract or bargain)

Honk - To make a loud, harsh sound emitting from a vehicle or animal.

connive - Secretly allow (something considered immoral, illegal, wrong, or harmful) to occur

refurbish - Renovate and redecorate (something, especially a building)

taunt - Provoke or challenge (someone) with insulting remarks

strut - Walk with a stiff, erect, and apparently arrogant or conceited gait

twinkle - (of a star or light, or a shiny object) shine with a gleam that varies repeatedly between bright and faint

kindle - Light or set on fire