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  Word Descriptions burnish, modulate, objurgate, preclude, discourse, render, surfeit, impugn, provoke, garner


   
Description of burnish (verb)
to polish by rubbing; to make shiny

Samples of burnish
The vase needed to be burnished to restore its beauty.



   
Description of modulate (verb)
to regulate; to adjust; to vary the pitch; to control

Samples of modulate
He modulated the color knob on the television set until the picture was perfect.
A trained singer knows how to modulate her voice to the desired pitches.



   
Description of objurgate (verb)
to chide vehemently; to reprimand

Samples of objurgate
The girls disliked those boys who objurgated the group.



   
Description of preclude (verb)
to inhibit; to make impossible; to prevent; to eliminate; to remove

Samples 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.



   
Description of discourse (verb)
to communicate in an orderly fashion; to talk

Samples of discourse
The scientists discoursed on a conference call for just five minutes but were able to solve three major problems.
The interviewee discoursed so fluently, she was hired on the spot.



   
Description of render (verb)
to deliver; to provide; to give; to depict

Samples of render
The Yorkville First Aid Squad was first on the scene to render assistance.



   
Description of surfeit (verb)
to indulge excessively; to gorge

Samples of surfeit
The teenagers were warned not to surfeit at the party.



   
Description of impugn (verb)
to attack with words; to question the truthfulness or integrity; to challenge

Samples of impugn
The defense lawyer impugned the witness's testimony, which set back the prosecution's case.
If I believe the man is a fraud I will impugn his comments.



   
Description of provoke (verb)
to stir action or feeling; to arouse; to induce; to instigate

Samples of provoke
By calling him names, he was provoking a fight.



   
Description of garner (verb)
to gather up and store; to collect; to accumulate; to store

Samples of garner
The squirrels garnered nuts for the winter.



  Determinations of the words burnish, modulate, objurgate, preclude, discourse, render, surfeit, impugn, provoke, garner

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