Evict - To expel someone from a place or situation, especially for not following rules or social convention.

irk - To irritate and annoy someone

Shortchange - To intentionally or unintentionally deprive someone of what they deserve or expect.

refurbish - Renovate and redecorate (something, especially a building)

Concoct - To invent or devise a plan, story, or excuse, often in a clever or dishonest way.

thwart - Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something

betray - Expose (one's country, a group, or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy

flub - To fail or make a mistake

Detonate - To cause something to explode suddenly and violently.

Elude - To escape from or avoid someone or something, especially in a clever or skillful way.

Greet - To welcome or acknowledge someone, typically in a friendly or polite manner.

scour - Clean or brighten the surface of (something) by rubbing it hard, typically with an abrasive or detergent