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Meaning: (formal) to cancel, to officially end or eliminate something (acts, laws, etc)
Examples:
Slavery was abolished in the USA with the ratification of the 13th Amendment in 1865.
Many countries have abolished the death penalty in favour of more humane alternatives.
allege
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Meaning: to claim or state something without providing concrete evidence
Examples:
We allege that someone broke into the supermarket and stole the contents of the safe.
It is alleged that he killed a man in a crime of passion.
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arouse
Meaning: to awaken a feeling, emotion, or interest in sb or sth; to evoke
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Examples:
His odd behaviour aroused the suspicion of his neighbours.
A visit to the Greek islands aroused his interest in international travel.
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Meaning: talk excessively about your possessions or achievements
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boast
He boasted for weeks about the big bonus his boss gave him, and everybody was really jealous.
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Children in the playground always boast about whose father has the biggest car.
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clench
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Meaning: to tightly close or grip something, typically with force or determination
Examples:
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When I took my young son to the dentist first time, he clenched his teeth, and the dentist couldn't
examine them.
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clutch
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He clenched his fist in anger and was about to hit his opponent.
Meaning: to grasp or hold onto something tightly, often with a firm grip, especially in a moment of
urgency, fear, or need
Examples:
He clutched the young girl's hand so she wouldn't run onto the road and get knocked over by a car.
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The fireman ran out from the burning building clutching the dog in his arms.
cram
Meaning: to pack a lot of items tightly into a limited space
Examples:
He crammed as many clothes as possible into his cabin bag to avoid paying Ryanair's baggage fees.
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He crammed three chocolates into his mouth, so no one else could get one.
devise
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Meaning: to create, invent, or come up with a plan, idea, or method, typically to solve a problem or
achieve a specific goal
Examples:
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He devised a clever way to increase sales in the company.
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Who is going to devise a plan for the launch of our new product?
dwell
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Meaning: to live in a particular place or to think about something for a long time
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He likes to dwell in the countryside away from the big city.
He’s been dwelling on the past too long.
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eradicate
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Meaning: to completely eliminate or get rid of something, typically a problem, disease, or
undesirable condition
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Examples:
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The enemies were eradicated after days of fighting.
Health organisations in many countries work hard to eradicate key diseases.
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They carry out inoculations and vaccinations with the goal of eradicating measles from those countries.
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evolve
Meaning: to develop or change gradually over time, often through a process of growth, adaptation,
or transformation, resulting in something more advanced or complex
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Examples:
He has evolved into a handsome young man over time.
The business has evolved over twenty years and is now the leading provider of those services.
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fumble
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Meaning: to handle something clumsily or awkwardly, often resulting in mistakes or a lack of
coordination
Examples:
While trying to use the new mouse, he fumbled around and made many mistakes in his emails.
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She fumbled in her handbag trying to find her car keys.
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intimidate
Meaning: to frighten someone into doing something we want them to do
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Examples:
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His boss always intimidated him. He used to stand over him until he finished the work.
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Don’t be intimidated by his voice. He is really a kind and gentle person.
jettison
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Meaning: to get rid of something, often used in the context of ships and planes
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Examples:
The plane circled the airport and jettisoned extra fuel before making an emergency landing.
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ponder
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The cruise ship jettisons wastewater into the ocean as it travels from one continent to another.
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Meaning: to think deeply and carefully about something
Examples:
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He pondered his future over a long slow glass of wine.
She pondered his proposal over the weekend. She was not sure whether he was Mr Right.
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prompt
Meaning: to stimulate, encourage, or provoke a response, action, or thought
Examples:
He prompted me that the meeting was going to take place in an hour’s time. Just in case I had forgotten.
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I struggled to find the correct answer, but the teacher was able to prompt me, and I worked it out in the
end.
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repeal
Meaning: (formal) to cancel or revoke a law or rule
Examples:
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The outdated law allowing the public to graze their cattle on the city square was repealed.
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The government have been approached by citizens' representatives to repeal many outdated laws
relating to women.
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revoke
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Meaning: to cancel or withdraw something previously granted or established
Examples:
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Johnny's uncle initially named him the sole beneficiary but later revoked it due to changing
circumstances.
The police had to revoke his driving license due to multiple traffic violations.
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quibble
Meaning: (informal) to argue or complain about small, unimportant things
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Examples:
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My only quibble was the distance I had to walk to the restaurant for breakfast.
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They’re always quibbling about the smallest detail on the bill.
startle
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Meaning: to suddenly surprise or frighten someone
Examples:
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When the bird flew and hit my window I was startled as I was sleeping in the chair.
When I returned home early from work, I startled a burglar trying to break into my house.
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