jut -
Extend out, over, or beyond the main body or line of something
The observation deck jutted out from the building, allowing people to see the city directly underneath their feet.
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New
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rejuvenate -
To make somebody or something look or feel newer or younger
After his camping trip in the Rockies, Sam felt rejuvenated physically and emotionally, and was looking to go back to work with renewed energy.
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Move
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Disperse -
To scatter or spread over a wide area.
The wind began to disperse the smoke from the fire.
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Angry
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Denounce -
To publicly declare something or someone as wrong or evil.
Citizens gathered to denounce the new law as unjust.
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Afraid
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quaver -
(of a person's voice) shake or tremble in speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion
Todd's voice quavered as he suddenly realized he was speaking to a thousand people in the audience.
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Dirty
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tarnish -
To cause a metal to lose its shine, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture
The spoons were in varying conditions, some of them tarnished until they turned black.
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Slow
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roam -
Move about or travel aimlessly or unsystematically, especially over a wide area
The buffalo had dozens of acres to roam freely without a care in the world.
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Dislike
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despise -
To feel a strong dislike for someone or something
The students couldn't learn from the teacher, because they felt the teacher despised them
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Flexible
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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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Attack
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ravage -
Cause severe and extensive damage to
The tornado ravaged the town, leaving nothing but destruction in its wake.
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Delay
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balk -
To hesitate or be unwilling to continue with an idea or action.
Max had made all the plans to move from his apartment to the senior citizens home, but at the last minute, he balked and just couldn’t go through with it.
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Brave
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Embolden -
To give someone the courage or confidence to do something.
Her teacher's praise emboldened her to speak up in class.
