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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bash -
To hit hard and forcefully
When George Nash came home from the pub drunk the third time this week, his wife took out a stick and screamed, “I told you that if you came home drunk again that I would bash your head in.”
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Mistake
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botch -
To carry out a task badly or carelessly
Eric botched the assignment that he was asked to do, so his supervisor had to reprimand him.
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Beautiful
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glisten -
For something wet, bright, or greasy to shine and glitter.
The grass glistened with dew in the early morning.
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Disorganized
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overdo -
To do something in a way that is too extreme
He wanted to impress his date, but he also knew that he should be cool and not overdo it.
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Strong
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bolster -
To support or strengthen; prop up
Drinking Gatorade while exercising is a good way to bolster performance.
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retaliate -
To attack in response to an attack.
Jill didn't like the way that John insulted her, so Jill retaliated by insulting John with an even greater insult.
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protrude -
To stick out or extend beyond a surface or boundary, often in an abnormal or noticeable way.
As they crossed the rope bridge, they looked at the design of the rocks around them that protruded from the mountain.
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evict -
To expel someone from a place or situation, especially for not following rules or social convention.
The landlord had to evict the tenants for not paying rent for three months.
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quash -
To reject or void, especially by legal procedure
Once DNA evidence proved Marco innocent, the judge quashed his original conviction.
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gurgle -
To make a bubbling sound like that made by water running out of a bottle
When Sam had a big decision to make, he walked into the woods and sat by a gurgling brook to contemplate and be alone with his thoughts.
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defuse -
To reduce the tension or danger in a difficult situation.
The mediator worked hard to defuse the conflict and tension between the two sides that were trying to negotiate an agreement.
