sift -
To 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.
verb
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Bad /
Dishonest
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hoodwink -
To deceive or trick someone.
The con man surveyed the crowd in order to find someone to hoodwink.
verb
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Bad /
Attack
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pulverize -
To crush something into a powder or very small pieces.
Mr. and Mrs. Brown were shocked when they saw how the tornado had pulverized their house into little pieces.
verb
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Good /
Energy
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embark -
To start or engage in a new project, activity, or course of action.
She decided to embark on a new career in digital marketing.
verb
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Bad /
Aggressive
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hamper -
To restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles
Kyle needed to scratch an itch, but he was hampered by the handcuffs on his wrists.
verb
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Bad /
Hurt
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strangle -
To try to kill someone by squeezing their throat
When Martha's boss shouted at her, she felt like was ready to strangle him, a feeling that she thankfully was able to control
verb
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Other /
Body
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guzzle -
To drink something quickly.
Diana guzzled the bottle of wine because she was having a bad day.
verb
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Bad /
Weak
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totter -
To move in a feeble or unsteady way, or to shake and sway as if about to collapse.
Women frequently totter when wearing high heels because of their impractical design.
verb
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Bad /
Angry
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sever -
Often used in reference to actions that result in the separation of parts, pieces, or relationships.
After the heated argument, he decided to sever ties with his former business partner for good.
verb
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Other /
Sound
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mutter -
To say something in a low or barely audible voice, especially in dissatisfaction or irritation
After being yelled at by his boss, Ken muttered under his breath about how he hated his job.
verb
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Other /
Up+Down
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plunk -
To hand something over or place it down with determination
Milton really didn't have the $400 to pay for the flight to the trade show, but he plunked down the money anyway, because he had to show his product to see if there would be any interest.
verb
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Bad /
Unfriendly
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shoo -
To make a person or animal go away by making noices and waving one's arms at them.
Ashok shooed away the media who kept taking pictures of him.
