To help sell the car to the couple, the saleman tried to help them conjure up what it would be to drive in such a beautiful car.
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134 of584 Bad /
Dishonest
verb
filch -
Pilfer or steal (something, especially a thing of small value) in a casual way
In some states, filching something as small as a pack of gum can lead to being arrested.
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135 of584 Other /
Sound
verb
mumble -
Say something indistinctly and quietly, making it difficult for others to hear
Darren asked Gary to speak louder because he was mumbling too much.
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136 of584 Bad /
Attack
verb
infest -
The way that insects and bugs multiply and cause disease and destruction
The foundation of the house was shaky because it was infested with termites
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137 of584 Other /
Body
verb
gobble -
Eat (something) hurriedly and noisily
After going without food for the whole day, June gobbled the plate of spaghetti she made for dinner.
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138 of584 Bad /
Mistake
verb
Picture
backfire -
When a plan fails, and it has 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.
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139 of584 Other /
Move
verb
sift -
Put (a fine, loose, or powdery substance) through a sieve so as to remove lumps or large particles
Before cooking, Mac would sift the flour through the sieve to remove any large clumps.
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140 of584 Other /
Light
verb
sparkle -
Shine brightly with flashes of light
The river sparkled with the sunlight shining down on it.
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141 of584 Other /
Body
verb
pucker -
(especially with reference to a person's face) tightly gather or contract into wrinkles or small folds
Alice puckered her lips after taking a bite of the sour lemon.
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142 of584 Bad /
Weak
verb
Picture
Fade -
To gradually lose brightness, color, or strength.
The colors on the old poster have started to fade from years in the sun.
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143 of584 Other /
Inward
verb
fend -
Look after and provide for oneself, without any help from others
Martha wanted to teach her kids how to cook, so she let them fend for themselves in the kitchen.
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144 of584 Bad /
Mistake
verb
fritter -
To waste or squander time, money or resources.
My father told me I would prosper if I don't fritter away my time and money because they are equally precious.
