Augment -
To improve or enhance the value, quality, or amount of something.
The teacher used real-world examples and many charts and pictures to augment the lesson to help the class understand the subject.
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Flexible
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veer -
Change direction suddenly
Randy slammed on the brakes when the car in the next lane suddenly veered in front of him.
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Unfriendly
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scoff -
Speak to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way
The mayor scoffed at the ridiculous question from the reporter.
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Weak
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Kowtow -
To act in an excessively submissive or obedient manner, often to gain favor; to bow or kneel as a sign of deep respect or submission.
In ancient China, people would kowtow before the emperor as a sign of respect.
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polarize -
To divide into two completely opposing groups
It's frightening to see how many issues have caused the US to polarize into Right and Left groups that hate each other.
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Unfriendly
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quibble -
Argue or raise objections about a trivial matter
Scarlet couldn't wait until she quit her job as cashier so she could stop having to deal with customers who wanted to quibble about all the little things that bothered them about the store.
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Squeeze
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squish -
The act of crushing something that is soft
Looking up at the giant person's shoe above him, the bug knew he was about to get squished.
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Attack
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pounce -
(of an animal or bird of prey) spring or swoop suddenly so as to catch prey
True to its nature, the cat pounced on the mouse before it could run away.
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Body
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pucker -
(especially with reference to a person's face) tightly gather or contract into wrinkles or small folds
Alice puckered her lips after taking a bite of the sour lemon.
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Move
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Intervene -
To come between two people, groups, or events to prevent or change an outcome.
The teacher had to intervene when the two students started arguing.
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Wet
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quench -
To drink liquid so that you stop being thirsty
Sally found that the best way to quench her thirst was by drinking water and not soda
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Attack
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harass -
Subject to aggressive pressure or intimidation
Erin didn't know who to turn to when her boss harassed her with uncomfortable physical contact.
