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diversify - To expand choices by developing a wider range of products, interests, or skills.

Kodak was founded by George Eastman in 1888, but it failed to diversify in the digital age, resulting it its filing for bankrupcy in 2012.

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accommodate - To adapt or adjust to meet someone's needs or wishes.

The doctor's schedule was very packed, but he tried to accommodate the patient and treat their condition, because the situation was an emergency.

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scuttle - To be forced to cancel one's plans

Because he couldn't give up his smoking habit, Barry had to scuttle his plans to be a great runner.

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Other / Slowly

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budge - To make or cause to make the slightest movement

Despite the men's best efforts, the heavy boulder still wouldn't budge an inch.

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Other / Body

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sip - To drink very slowly only a very small amount at a time.

He loved this brand of wine, and he sipped it slowly to savor its delicious taste.

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Other / Other

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salvage - To save something from destruction or a bad situation.

After the flood, Bert and Linda were able to salvage some photographs because they had been kept in a waterproof box.

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Bad / Weak

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dissipate - To cause something to become weaker until it gradually disappears

Because of his uncontrollable temper, Max dissipated whatever goodwill there had been in the marriage.

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Other / Up+Down

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plunge - To quickly fall a long way down

When the summer heat hits, Billy loved to plunge into the swimming pool .

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Good / Smart

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glean - To extract or derive meaning, knowledge, or insight from various sources, often in a careful or detailed way.

She managed to glean a sense of her good friend's feelings from the small clues in her words and actions.

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Bad / Attack

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inundate - To overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with

Reggie tried to sneak out for his lunch break before his boss could inundate him with more work.

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Other / Shape

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jut - To extend out, over, or beyond the main body or line of something

The observation deck jutted out from the building, allowing people to see the city directly underneath their feet.

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Good / Pleasure

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partake - To become involved with or take part in something with other people

Though he was on a diet, he agreed to go to the dessert room at the end of the party, and partake of some of the delicious offerings.