bask -
To lie exposed to warmth and sunlight for relaxation and pleasure.
When Joe completed the project, he took a week off and did nothing but bask in the sun on the beach, of course totally covered with sun tan lotion.
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congeal -
To become fixed, firm, or rigid; to change from a fluid or soft state to a thickened or solid state.
The messy ideas in her head finally congealed into a clear vision for the project.
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swaddle -
To wrap someone, especially a baby, in garments or cloth
Pam swaddled her baby in cloth to keep him warm.
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ebb -
For the tidewater to slowly move out to sea; for an emotion to slowly lessen.
Quincy's feet weren't getting wet anymore as the tide ebbed from the beach.
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dovetail -
To fit or work together smoothly and perfectly.
The two departments tried to dovetail their efforts in order to finish the job on time.
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Hostile
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scold -
To rebuke someone angrily, telling them what you think they did wrong.
When her dog tracked mud onto the carpet, Yvonne scolded him angrily.
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Steal
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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.
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flick -
To hit or move something/ someone with a quick movement of the thumb and fore-finger.
James realised the safest way to remove the spider from Jennifer’s shoulder, was to flick it off.
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Stop
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impede -
To create obstacles or difficulties that hinder an action or process.
His lack of experience may impede his chances of getting the job.
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Unfriendly
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nix -
Put an end to; cancel
Once Ed found out that his potential business partner had been arrested for fraud 2 years before, he nixed the scheduled meeting, and he tore up the partnership agreement that he was about to sign.
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erupt -
To explode suddenly after forces can't be held back any longer
After rumbling for a week, the volcano erupted spewing forth rivers of lava
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revert -
To go back to a previous behavior, situation, or form after a period of change.
After trying a new strategy for a while, the company decided to revert to its original marketing approach, which had worked better.
