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| Explanation of rampart (verb) to defend; to shield Sample of rampart My favorite towns have to be rampart and necropolis.
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| Explanation of confound (verb) to lump together, causing confusion; to damn; to amaze; to stun; to confuse Sample of confound The problem confounded our ability to solve it. Confound you, you scoundrel!
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| Explanation of portend (verb) to be an omen of; to signify; to foretell Sample of portend The distant roll of thunder portends of an oncoming storm.
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| Explanation of slander (verb) to defame; to misrepresent maliciously; to vilify; to malign Sample of slander Orville said he'd been slandered, and he asked the court who would-or could- give him his name back.
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| Explanation of traduce (verb) to defame; to slander Sample of traduce His actions traduced his reputation.
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| Explanation of kindle (verb) to ignite; to arouse; to inspire; to excite Sample of kindle Being around children kindled her interest in educational psychology.
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| Explanation of diversify (verb) to variegate; to make different; to increase the product range of a company; to offer new products Sample of diversify In order to increase our market share we have to diversify our product range.
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| Explanation of desecrate (verb) to profane; to violate the sanctity of; to pollute; to defile Sample of desecrate The teenagers' attempt to desecrate the church disturbed the community.
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| Explanation of placate (verb) to appease; to pacify; to reconcile Sample of placate The entire family attempted to placate the stubborn child. With a soothing voice and the promise of a juicy steak, the trainer placated the escaped lion so that he wouldn't hurt anyone.
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| Explanation of prate (verb) to talking foolishly; to chatter; to gab; to babble Sample of prate It is not uncommon for people to prate when they become nervous about speaking to a superior.
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