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| Explanation of flout (verb) to mock; to jeer; to show disdain for Sample of flout Do not flout an opponent if you believe in fair play.
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| Explanation of precipitate (verb) to cause to happen; to hasten; to urge Sample of precipitate A rude comment may precipitate an argument.
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| Explanation of enhance (verb) to improve; to compliment; to intensify; to increase; to raise the value of Sample of enhance The new fuel enhanced the performance of the rocket's engines.
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| Explanation of exhume (verb) to unearth; to reveal Sample of exhume The scientists exhumed the body from the grave to test the body's DNA. The next episode will exhume the real betrayer.
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| Explanation of augment (verb) to increase; add to; to make larger; to enhance; to multiply Sample of augment They needed more soup so they augmented the recipe. They were able to augment their savings over a period of time.
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| Explanation of surpass (verb) to go beyond; to excel; to exceed Sample of surpass After recovering from a serious illness, the boy surpassed the doctor's expectations by leaving the hospital two days early.
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| Explanation of initiate (verb) to begin; to admit into a group; to start; to bring about; to commence Sample of initiate He initiated the dinner discussion by asking his father to borrow the car.
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| Explanation of rant (verb) to speak in a loud, pompous manner; to rave Sample of rant He disputed the bill with the shipper, ranting that he was dealing with thieves.
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| Explanation of fathom (verb) to understand; to get to the bottom of; to measure the depth of Sample of fathom It was difficult to fathom the reason for closing the institution.
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| Explanation of disdain (verb) to look down upon; to scorn; to contempt Sample of disdain She disdains the very ground you walk upon.
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