Verb

verb

433 of 726

Good / Flexible

Url audio

juggle - To keep several objects in motion in the air at the same time; or to try to deal with two or more important jobs or activities at the same time

It wasn't easy for Beth to juggle working at her job from home and taking care of her kids when they came home from school.

verb

434 of 726

Bad / Dislike

Url audio

repudiate - To refuse to accept that something is valid.

As early as the 1960's, he repudiated the claims that cigarettes were good to smoke and relaxing.

verb

435 of 726

Other / Move

Url audio

breeze - To move easily or confidently through a situation.

He breezed through the crowd, full of confidence and energy.

verb

436 of 726

Bad / Hostile

audio

scowl - To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way

Sam scowled at his boss when he was told he was being fired, but he had enough self control not to be physical.

verb

437 of 726

Bad / Aggressive

audio

oppress - To rule people in a way that takes advantage of them politically and economically.

During the age of imperialism, the wealthy countries invaded and oppressed countries in Africa and Asia.

verb

438 of 726

Other / Body

audio

clutch - To grasp or seize (something) tightly or eagerly

Babies will often clutch their parents' fingers as part of a bonding ritual.

verb

439 of 726

Other / Entice

audio

wheedle - To use flattery and deceptive words to persuade someone to do something or give one something

Patty knew Renee had been working late, so she wheedled the last bit of work out of her by praising her performance.

verb

440 of 726

Other / Sound

audio

bellow - For a person or animal to emit a deep loud shout or roar, usually in pain or anger.

When Joan entered the office an hour late the third time this week, her manager Mr. Fass bellowed that if she wanted to keep her job, she should consider coming on time from now on.

verb

441 of 726

Bad / Weak

audio

snap - To break suddenly.

When Phil was climbing the ladder, he saw that one of its rungs had started to break,and would snap completely if he stepped on it.

verb

442 of 726

Bad / Steal

Url audio

pilfer - To steal, especially in small quantities

People were outraged when they discovered that one of the congregants had been pilfering change from the charity boxes.

verb

443 of 726

Good / Flexible

audio

swivel - Turn around a point or axis or on a swivel

Harold swiveled in his chair and made himself dizzy as a result.

verb

444 of 726

Other / Entice

Url audio

arouse - To stir up a feeling or emotion such as interest, anger, or excitement.

The teacher's passionate words aroused the curiosity in the students, and they paid attention to everything he said, and they learned a great deal.