Embolden -
To give someone the courage or confidence to do something.
Her teacher's praise emboldened her to speak up in class.
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rustle -
Make a soft, muffled crackling sound like that caused by the movement of dry leaves or paper
The autumn leaves rustled when the dog jumped on the pile.
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wane -
To become weaker in strength or influence
After the automobile was invented, the era of the horse and buggy on the streets and roads began to wane
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Entice
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Induce -
To persuade or influence someone to do something.
The advertisement was designed to induce people to buy the product.
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Move
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Flow -
To move steadily and continuously, typically in a liquid, air, or smooth motion.
The conversation flowed easily between the two old friends.
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Unfriendly
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rebuff -
Reject (someone or something) in an abrupt or ungracious manner
Merrick angrily rebuffed the salesman before he could even make his pitch.
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Mistake
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Humbling -
Causing someone to feel less important or proud, often by emphasizing their limitations.
Receiving so much help from strangers during hard times was a humbling experience.
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wilt -
(of a plant, leaf, or flower) become limp through heat, loss of water, or disease; droop
The once-beautiful rose had wilted in the overwhelming summer heat.
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Stupid
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blather -
Talk long-windedly without making very much sense
Sally would blather on about pointless topics until people just walked away from her.
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Unfriendly
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sully -
Damage the purity or integrity of; defile
Martha spread rumors about Anne, and even though it came out later that the rumors were false, the damage had been done and Anne's reputation was sullied.
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sway -
Move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically backward and forward or from side to side
Danny felt at ease in the hammock as he gently swayed back and forth.
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sabotage -
Deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct (something), especially for political or military advantage.
People who aren't willing to better themselves often resort to sabotaging themselves instead of working through the problem.
