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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2 of582 Other /
Move
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Flow -
To move steadily and continuously, typically in a liquid, air, or smooth motion.
The conversation flowed easily between the two old friends.
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3 of582 Good /
Big
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skyrocket -
For something to increase very quickly.
Because his hi-tech company had an important patent, Bill saw the company's stock price skyrocket.
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4 of582 Bad /
Unfriendly
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goad -
Provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate some action or reaction
Max was the biggest 8th grader in the school yard, and he would often be aggressive with the other kids, trying to goad them into a fight that he knew he would win.
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5 of582 Bad /
Delay
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linger -
Stay in a place longer than necessary, typically because of a reluctance to leave
The waiter and waitress staff needed to head home, but they first had to wait for the lingering customers to leave.
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6 of582 Bad /
Aggressive
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stun -
Knock unconscious or into a dazed or semiconscious state
The boxer was stunned by his opponent's powerful punch to his face.
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7 of582 Good /
Friendly
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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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8 of582 Other /
Wet
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dunk -
To dip or submerge something in liquid.
Fondue meals were Jessie's favourite because she liked to dunk her food in delectable sauces.
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9 of582 Bad /
Attack
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smother -
To cover something completely
The robber smothered the lone occupant of the house with a pillow, in order to give him more time to find and steal the valuable jewels.
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10 of582 Other /
Move
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collide -
Moving objects to hitting something violently
The captain was totally surprised when the Titanic collided with the iceberg.
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11 of582 Other /
Light
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ignite -
To cause something to catch fire or become inflamed.
Historians discuss and search for the event that ignited the French Revolution.
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12 of582 Other /
Move
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flail -
Wave or swing or cause to wave or swing wildly
Many businesses will feature an inflatable mascot that flails wildly in the wind.
