fling (v.)
Definition: to throw something carelessly or with a lot of force
Ex. She flung the things he gave her on him.
creep (v.)
Definition: to move quietly and slowly
Ex. He crept into the house because he was so late.
peremptory (a.)
Definition: speaking or behaving rather rudely
Ex. There was a peremptory note in her voice.
corroborate (v.)
Definition: to support what someone says by giving information or evidence that agrees with them
Ex. The evidence corroborates his innocence.
vaguely (adv.)
Definition: in a way that is not clear
Ex. I remember him vaguely.
nibble (v.)
Definition: to eat something by taking a lot of small bites
Ex. She sat there and nibbled the cookies.
stale (a.)
Definition: not fresh
Ex. The fish is stale.
nourish (v.)
Definition: to support or encourage the development of an idea, or feeling
Ex. He nourished my dream of becoming a singer.
estate (n.)
Definition: all the property and money that belongs to someone
Ex. He left an estate of one billion dollars.
shed (v.)
Definition: to get rid of something
Ex. He tried to shed the mice.
persistent (a.)
Definition: continuing to do something in a determined way
Ex. You should be persistent if you want to do it.
bellow (v.)
Definition: to shout very loudly
Ex. He bellowed out a laugh.
leisure (a.)
Definition: free
Ex. What do you usually do in your leisure time?
intimation (n.)
Definition: a suggestion or sign that something is likely to happen
Ex. I think it is an intimation of saying no.
swear (v.)
Definition: to make a promise to do something
Ex. He swore to marry her, but now he breaks his promise.
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