unleash -
To release something powerful or intense, especially something that has been held back; to set free or allow something to happen without restriction.
The storm unleashed heavy rains and strong winds across the region.
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Hostile
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antagonize -
To cause someone to become hostile or angry.
When he met someone new, he was honest about his political point of view though he knew there was a risk it would antagonize the other person.
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Inward
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hallucinate -
To see, hear, feel, or smell something that does not exist
After he took the drug and started to hallucinate, his friends stayed with him and comforted him until he strted to feel more normal.
verb
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Uncomfortable
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schlep -
To haul or carry something heavy, often in an way that is awkward and takes a lot of energy.
For his new job as a mover, Joey had to schlep heavy boxes into and out of homes all day long.
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Aggressive
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usurp -
To take a position of power or importance illegally or by force; to seize or assume something without the right to do so.
Throughout history, many rulers have usurped thrones through deceit and betrayal
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Disorganized
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tangle -
To twist together into a confused mass
The cords to Miguel's devices were so tangled that they couldn't be separated.
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Busy
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splurge -
To spend money freely or extravagantly
To celebrate her promotion, Charlotte maxed out her credit card and splurged on a year's worth of clothing at the mall.
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Love
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revere -
To feel deep respect or admiration for someone of something.
There are so many people who revere Shakespeare's plays and sonnets.
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Fast
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vanish -
To disappear suddenly and completely
During his show, the magician placed a rabbit into his hat and then made it vanish.
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War
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vanquish -
To defeat thoroughly
Alexander the Great vanquished entire countries in his quest to build one of the world's biggest empires.
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Attack
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usurp -
To take a position of power or importance illegally or by force
The scheming prince knew that he would soon usurp the throne from his father before his father was ready to give it up.
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Unfriendly
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eavesdrop -
To secretly listen to a conversation without being invited.
He tried to eavesdrop on the phone coversation of the person sitting next to him.
