toggle -
To switch from one effect, feature, or state to another by using a toggle
Internet browsers allow you to toggle between windows for easy access to websites.
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Mistake
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backfire -
When a plan fails, to have the opposite result of what was intended.
The politician tried to hide his assets, in order to appear like a common man. But his plan backfired when they were revealed, and people saw that he was a liar.
verb
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Move
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engulf -
To surround something completely
After the accident, a minute after Dan got out of the car, the car was engulfed in flames.
verb
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Attack
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harass -
To subject someone to aggressive pressure or intimidation
Erin didn't know who to turn to when her boss harassed her with uncomfortable physical contact.
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Inward
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primp -
To spend time making minor adjustments to one's hair, makeup, or clothes.
The groomsmen primped so much in the mirror that it seemed they were actually getting married.
verb
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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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Friendly
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broach -
To introduce or begin a new subject or issue.
He didn’t know how to broach the topic of moving away from his parents.
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Love
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nuzzle -
To rub or push against gently with the nose and mouth
Lions tend to nuzzle against each other to show affection.
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Body
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shrug -
To raise one's shoulders slightly and momentarily to express doubt, ignorance, or indifference
When Bruce's self-published book only sold 10 copies, he shrugged his shoulders and said, 'Mayber I'll do better with my next book.'
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Desire
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yearn -
To have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from.
Ever since her husband passed away, Samantha yearned for his presence every day.
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Attack
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trample -
To tread on and crush
Black Friday shoppers almost trampled each other when trying to grab the big-screen TVs for sale.
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Up+Down
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plop -
To drop gently and without making a loud noise.
After drinking all evening, John plopped an Alka-Seltzer into a glass of water, hoping that drinking it would relieve his headache.
