debunk -
Expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief)
No matter how many false myths exist, the truth will always debunk them.
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Dishonest
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connive -
Secretly allow (something considered immoral, illegal, wrong, or harmful) to occur
Stewie would connive ways in which to gain power, though he usually failed.
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Entice
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wheedle -
Employ endearments or flattery to persuade someone to do something or give one something
Patty knew Renee had been working late, so she wheedled the last bit of work out of her by praising her performance.
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New
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revamp -
Give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to
Every year, Apple revamps its iPhone line with a new model that has different features.
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Sound
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tinkle -
To make a light, clear ringing sound
The water would tinkle into the mall's fountain, soothing passing customers.
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Entice
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entice -
Attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage
Evan wasn't supposed to eat the donut, but Dennis enticed him by waving one in front of his face.
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Attack
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trample -
Tread on and crush
Black Friday shoppers almost trampled each other when trying to grab the big-screen TVs for sale.
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Move
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plunge -
To quickly fall a long way down
When the summer heat hits, few things are as enjoyable as plunging into the pool.
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Shape
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Merge -
To combine or unite into a single entity, to blend or mix smoothly — so that individual elements are no longer distinct.
The two companies decided to merge to increase their market share.
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Attack
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trounce -
Defeat heavily in a contest
In the recent French election, eventual winner Macron trounced his opponent by a 2-1 margin.
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Smart
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ponder -
To look inward and think carefully about something
Before Arnold made a decision, he would try to ponder and imagine the different possible results of the decision.
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Aggressive
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nab -
To catch someone doing something wrong or illegal
The police nabbed the person who tried to blow up the World Trade Center 1993, when he went to the car rental to get back his deposit for the van he had blown up.
