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| Explanation of rout (verb) to dig up; to force out; to defeat; to drive away Sample of rout I need to rout the backyard in order to put in the pipes.
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| Explanation of provoke (verb) to stir action or feeling; to arouse; to induce; to instigate Sample of provoke By calling him names, he was provoking a fight.
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| Explanation of skulk (verb) to move secretly; to sneak about Sample of skulk The thief skulked around the neighborhood hoping to find his next target. They found the boy skulking in the bushes. The woman attempted to skulk away from cleaning the house by hiring a cleaning service.
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| Explanation of saturate (verb) to soak thoroughly; to drench Sample of saturate She saturated the sponge with soapy water before she began washing the car.
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| Explanation of inculcate (verb) to impress upon the mind, as by insistent urging; to influence Sample of inculcate I will inculcate the directions if people are unsure of them.
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| Explanation of preclude (verb) to inhibit; to make impossible; to prevent; to eliminate; to remove Sample of preclude A healthy diet and lifestyle will not preclude you from getting ill, although it improves your immune system. Exercise may help to preclude heart disease.
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| Explanation of coagulate (verb) to become semisolid; to cause to thicken; to clot Sample of coagulate The liquid will coagulate and close the tube if left standing.
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| Explanation of emanate (verb) to emit; to flow out from; to emerge; to issue Sample of emanate Happiness emanates from the loving home.
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| Explanation of digress (verb) to stray from the subject; to wander from topic; to deviate from the main point Sample of digress It is important to not digress from the plan of action.
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| Explanation of alleviate (verb) to lessen; to make easier; to allay; to soothe; to relieve Sample of alleviate The airport's monorail alleviates vehicular traffic.
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