Randy slammed on the brakes when the car in the next lane suddenly veered in front of him.
verb
590 of 705
Bad /
Aggressive
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confiscate -
To take something away from someon, or seize property, as a penalty or punishment.
The authorities confiscated the illegal goods at the border
verb
591 of 705
Bad /
Hostile
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chastise -
To scold or criticize someone severely for doing something wrong.
He was chastised by his coach for not following the game plan.
verb
592 of 705
Good /
Flexible
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toggle -
To switch from one effect, feature, or state to another by using a toggle
Internet browsers allow you to toggle between windows for easy access to websites.
verb
593 of 705
Good /
Pleasure
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gratify -
To provide pleasure or satisfaction
Though Betty was on a diet, sometimes she gave in and ate a small piece of chocolate to gratify her desire for sweets.
verb
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Bad /
Dishonest
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bamboozle -
To cheat or fool.
When Fred and Joan investigated and added up the numbers, they realized that the great deal they had purchased on the internet was all a lie, and that they had been bamboozled.
verb
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Aggressive
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coerce -
To force an unwilling person to do something by using force or threats.
Betty was coerced into going medical school by her parents, and she eventually dropped out.
verb
596 of 705
Good /
Beautiful
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festoon -
To decorate a place for a special occasion by hanging lights, colored paper, balloons, flowers, etc.
When Jack graduated from law school, his family and friends threw him a party outside festooned with lights and decorations.
verb
597 of 705
Other /
Move
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wriggle -
To twist and turn with quick squirming and writhing movements
The worm wriggled in Stan's hand and almost ended up falling to the ground.
verb
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Other /
Light
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kindle -
To light or set on fire
Stuck in the cold wilderness, Mitch had to kindle a pile of sticks so he wouldn't freeze to death.
verb
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Good /
Strong
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tenacious -
Not easily letting go or giving up.
Chuchill was tenacious in his resolve to defeat the Germans.
verb
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Aggressive
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preempt -
To take the place of something or someone by acting before they do.
He tried to preempt any objections by anticipating and addressing their concerns right away.
