shatter -
Break or cause to break suddenly and violently into pieces
The force of the explosion shattered the glass windows.
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Attack
verb
lambaste -
Criticize (someone or something) harshly
Before he was fired for his poor performance, Frank was lambasted by his boss in front of his coworkers.
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Disgusting
verb
slobber -
Have saliva dripping copiously from the mouth
St. Bernards may be lovable dogs, but their constant slobbering is a turn-off for many people.
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Weak
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snap -
To break suddenly.
When Phil was climbing the ladder, he saw that one of its rungs had started to break,and would snap completely if he stepped on it.
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Aggressive
verb
brandish -
Wave or flourish (something, especially a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement
Once he saw the burglar, Terry brandished his gun in order to scare him off.
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Strong
verb
bolster -
Support or strengthen; prop up
Drinking Gatorade while exercising is a good way to bolster performance.
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Aggressive
verb
nab -
To catch someone doing something wrong or illegal
The police nabbed the person who tried to blow up the World Trade Center 1993, when he went to the car rental to get back his deposit for the van he had blown up.
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Body
verb
pucker -
(especially with reference to a person's face) tightly gather or contract into wrinkles or small folds
Alice puckered her lips after taking a bite of the sour lemon.
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Mistake
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flunk -
Fail to reach the required standard in an examination, test, or course of study
Ron hid his school test from his mother because he didn't want her to know he had flunked it.
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Sound
verb
murmur -
Say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice
Katy murmured to her best friend Ella so that others couldn't hear her.
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Light
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Extinguish -
To put out a flame, fire, or light.
She extinguished the candle before leaving the room.
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Wet
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douse -
Pour a liquid over; drench
During a wildfire, helicopters will fly overhead and douse it with hundreds of gallons of water at a time.
