downplay -
To make something seem less important than it really is.
The government downplayed the water crisis, but when the water levels fell too much, they told people to try to use less water.
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discern -
To understand or identify something, especially after careful thought
I was able to discern a house in the distance by the light of the moon after our long walk when our car broke down.
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churn -
To agitate, squeeze, rotate, or turn a liquid slowly in a container
Before the appearance of technology, butter was produced by churning milk by hand.
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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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vanish -
To disappear suddenly and completely
During his show, the magician placed a rabbit into his hat and then made it vanish.
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trammel -
To hinder or impede in moving, progressing, or acting; to prevent freedom of action
After the dictator took power, he passed a set of laws that completely trammeled the people's freedom by throwing them in jail if they tried to speak their mind.
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drift -
To move slowly and smoothly, especially through air or water.
The boat began to drift away from the shore.
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enhance -
To improve the quality, value, or extent of something.
Adding fresh herbs will enhance the flavor of the recipe.
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suffice -
To be enough, sufficient, and adequate.
The teacher said, 'My telling you once not to use your cell phones in class should suffice to make you understand how important that is.'
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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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snare -
A device, trap, or scheme for capturing another by surprise
The venus flytrap uses beautiful colors to snare unsuspecting insects.
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elude -
To escape from or avoid someone or something, especially in a clever or skillful way.
The thief managed to elude the police by slipping into a crowded market.
