More Common Verbs Flashcards

1
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accuse

A

To charge someone with a fault or offense.

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2
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advise

A

To offer suggestions about the best course of action.

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3
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appoint

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To assign a job or role to someone.

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4
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appreciate

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To recognize the full worth of something.

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5
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approach

A

To come near or nearer to something.

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6
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arrest

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To seize someone by legal authority.

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7
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attempt

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To make an effort to achieve something.

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8
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celebrate

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To acknowledge a significant event with festivities.

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9
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combine

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To join or merge two or more things.

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10
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comment

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To express an opinion or reaction.

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11
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conclude

A

To bring something to an end.

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12
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conduct

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To organize and carry out.

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13
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construct

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To build or form by putting together parts.

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14
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convince

A

To persuade someone to do something.

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15
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disturb

A

To interfere with the normal arrangement or functioning.

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16
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dominate

A

To have control over something.

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17
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doubt

A

To feel uncertain about something.

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18
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dream

A

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep.

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19
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dry

A

To remove moisture from something.

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20
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earn

A

To receive payment for work done.

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21
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elect

A

To choose someone for a position by voting.

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22
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file

A

To place documents in an organized manner.

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23
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fire

A

To dismiss someone from a job.

24
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fix

A

To repair something.

25
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flow

A

To move along in a steady stream.

26
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generate

A

To produce or create something.

27
Q

grant

A

To agree to give or allow something.

28
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guess

A

To estimate or suppose something without sufficient information.

29
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light

A

To illuminate or make something visible.

30
Q

list

A

To make a series of items or names.

31
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lock

A

To fasten something securely.

32
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maintain

A

To keep in a specified state or condition.

33
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marry

A

To join in marriage.

34
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match

A

To pair or correspond with something.

35
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mix

A

To combine two or more substances.

36
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promote

A

To support or actively encourage something.

37
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question

A

To ask someone about something.

38
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race

A

To compete in speed.

39
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recommend

A

To suggest something as being good or suitable.

40
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recover

A

To regain something lost.

41
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regret

A

To feel sad or disappointed about something.

42
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reject

A

To refuse to accept or agree to something.

43
Q

sail

A

To travel on water in a boat or ship.

44
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satisfy

A

To meet the expectations or needs of someone.

45
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score

A

To gain points in a game or test.

46
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search

A

To look for something.

47
Q

seek

A

To attempt to find something.

48
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sink

A

To descend or go down below the surface.

49
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slip

A

To slide unintentionally.

50
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switch

A

To change from one thing to another.

51
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taste

A

To perceive the flavor of something.

52
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tear

A

To rip or pull apart something.

53
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threaten

A

To express an intention to harm or punish.

54
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tie

A

To fasten or secure with a knot.

55
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transfer

A

To move from one place to another.

56
Q

trust

A

To have confidence in someone or something.

57
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Attend