mutiny -
To refuse to obey orders, in an open revolt or uprising against leadership or control.
In 1789 the crew of the HMS Bounty decided to mutiny against their captain, partially because they wanted to stay in beautiful Tahiti.
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greet -
To welcome or acknowledge someone, typically in a friendly or polite manner.
He was eager to greet his friends at the airport after his long trip.
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mingle -
To mix or cause to mix together
Despite her shyness, Ingrid knew she had to mingle with people at the party.
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improvise -
To make or adapt something using available resources due to a lack of proper materials.
The comedian had to improvise when the microphone stopped working during his performance.
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yap -
To give off a sharp, shrill bark; or to talk and chatter in a repetitive way.
Jack Russell terriers make up for their small size by yapping loudly when danger approaches.
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hanker -
To feel a strong desire to do or have something
Charles hadn't eaten all day and was hankering for anything that would satisfy his hunger.
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carouse -
To drink plentiful amounts of alcohol and enjoy oneself with others in a noisy, lively way
The group of men caroused all night long until they were too drunk to walk home.
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stupefy -
To shock or surprise you so much that you cannot think properly for a while..
When I read about how Larry Ellison built up Oracle into a powerhouse, It tends to stupefy me, and find it hard to understand how he did it.
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glisten -
For something wet, bright, or greasy to shine and glitter.
The grass glistened with dew in the early morning.
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unleash -
To release something powerful or intense, especially something that has been held back; to set free or allow something to happen without restriction.
The storm unleashed heavy rains and strong winds across the region.
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stray -
To move away aimlessly from a group or from the right course or place
Vincent's cat had strayed far from home and ended up in the middle of the road.
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clobber -
To hit (someone) hard
Muhammad Ali would frequently clobber his opponents until they couldn't get up.
