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  Word Descriptions indict, broach, proselytize, litigate, cherish, convoke, rectify, pique, lament, instigate


   
Description of indict (verb)
to charge with a crime; to criticize; to accuse

Samples of indict
The grand jury indicted her and her husband for embezzlement and six other lesser counts.



   
Description of broach (verb)
to introduce into conversation; to open a subject for discussion

Samples of broach
Broaching the touchy subject was difficult.



   
Description of proselytize (verb)
to convert from one belief or religion to another

Samples of proselytize
The preacher often attempts to proselytize wayward travelers.



   
Description of litigate (verb)
to involve a lawsuit; to dispute legally

Samples of litigate
A number of the state attorneys-general are litigating against the tobacco companies.



   
Description of cherish (verb)
to feel love for; to care for; to treasure

Samples of cherish
The bride vowed to cherish the groom for life.



   
Description of convoke (verb)
to call to assemble; to summon

Samples of convoke
The teacher convoked her students in the auditorium to help prepare them for the play.



   
Description of rectify (verb)
to correct; to adjust; to fix

Samples of rectify
The service manager rectified the shipping mistake by refunding the customer's money.



   
Description of pique (verb)
to provoke; to irritate; to offend

Samples of pique
The more he piqued her, the redder she grew.



   
Description of lament (verb)
to mourn; to grieve; to regret

Samples of lament
Pedro's only lament was that his wife didn't outlive him.



   
Description of instigate (verb)
to start; to provoke; to inflame; to incite

Samples of instigate
It was uncertain to the police as to which party instigated the riot.



  Determinations of the words indict, broach, proselytize, litigate, cherish, convoke, rectify, pique, lament, instigate

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