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Definition of mire (verb)
to cause to get stuck in wet, soggy ground; to muddy

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The car became mired in the mud.

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Definition of jettison (verb)
to throw goods overboard to lighten a vehicle; to discard; to get rid of

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To raise the balloon above the storm clouds, they had to jettison the ballast.

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Definition of fulminate (verb)
to blame; to denunciate; to attack strongly; to explode with a loud noise

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It is impolite to fulminate someone for your mistakes.
Senator Shay fulminated against her opponent's double-standard on campaign finance reform.

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Definition of thwart (verb)
to prevent from accomplishing a purpose; to frustrate; to foil

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Their attempt to take over the country was thwarted by the palace guard.

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Definition of batten (verb)
to gain

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The team could only batten by drafting the top player.

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Definition of abscond (verb)
to go away hastily or secretly; to hide; to avoid; to evade

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The newly wed couple will abscond from the reception to leave on the honeymoon.

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Definition of conjure (verb)
to call upon; appeal to; to summon; to implore; to invoke

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The smell of the dinner conjured images of childhood.
The magician conjured a rabbit out of a hat.

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Definition of fester (verb)
to become more and more virulent and fixed; to decay

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His anger festered until no one could change his mind.

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Definition of revile (verb)
to be abusive in speech; to disparage; to deride

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It is not appropriate for a teacher to revile a student.

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Definition of rampart (verb)
to defend; to shield

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My favorite towns have to be rampart and necropolis.

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