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pardon - To forgive someone for a crime or wrongdoing.

The president decided to pardon the prisoner after reviewing the case.

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relinquish - To voluntarily let go of something, such as a right, possession, or responsibility.

After years of running the company, he decided to relinquish control and pass the leadership to his successor.

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maneuver - To carefully guide or manipulate (someone or something) in order to achieve an end.

The pilot was able to maneuver the plane right and left, up and down, to avoid the oncoming hurricane.

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straddle - Sit or stand with one leg on either side of

Saddles were first invented so that riders could straddle a horse.

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scan - To move your eyes over something rapidly in order to get an overview or to find specific information, or getting a machine to do this.

He scanned the crowd for any familiar faces, hoping to see one of his friends at the concert.

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defray - To pay for something in a way that reduces costs, expenses, or financial obligation.

They decided to rent out the basement in order to defray the cost of the monthly mortgage payments.

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nimble - Quick and light in movement or action; agile

Track and field athletes have to be exceptionally nimble when jumping over high hurdles.

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flex - Bend (a limb or joint)

Dylan flexed his muscles after his workout to see the progress he had made.

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wend - Go in a specified direction, typically slowly or by an indirect route

The hikers would wend their way across the rough terrain over the course of a day.

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meantime - In the interim — the short or undefined time before something expected occurs.

The new furniture will arrive next week; in the meantime we’ll use the old chairs.

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improvise - To make or adapt something using available resources due to a lack of proper materials.

The comedian had to improvise when the microphone stopped working during his performance.

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feasible - Reasonable or likely to work effectively.

Launching the new app by next month is feasible if we stick to the schedule.