Verbs Flashcards
Pioneer
Begin, Invent, Create, Found, Discover, Start
Ex: He pioneered the design of the Internet.
Sustain
Endure, Experience, Suffer, Tolerate
Haunt
Bedevil, Terrify, Terrorize
Interplay
Cooperate, Engage, Combine, Interact
Depict
Portray, Illustrate, Characterize, Represent
Consult
Seek Advice, Ask, Confer, Examine
Ex: If you are worried, you should consult your doctor.
Demand
Require, Need, Necessitate
Slash
Cut, Reduce, Decrease, Lower
Ex: His salary was slashed by 20%.
Optimize
Maximize, Improve, Perfect
Participate
Join, Take Part, Engage, Compete
Ex: She didn’t participate in the discussion.
Juggle
Handle, Multitask, Shuffle, Balance
Ex: It can be difficult to juggle parenting and a job.
Obviate
Remove, Eliminate, Prevent, Avoid
Ex: The new medical treatment obviates the need for surgery.
Gratify
Satify, Delight, Thrill, Please
Overlook
Ignore, Disregard, Discount, Omit
Opt
Choose, Select, Pick
Stem
Come from, Rooted from, Head, Arise, Derive
Revere
Honor, Admire, Respect, Cherish
Ex: The style on the show is still revered today, thanks to costume designer Stacey Beverly.
Strike
Hit, Beat, Touch, Crash, Drive
Ex: It suddenly struck me how we could improve the situation.
Optimize
Advance, Enhance, Develop, Improve, Lift
Interpret
Describe, Clarify, Define, Explain, Depict
Ex: The students were asked to interpret the poem.
We all seek to interpret what we hear and what we read.
Deem
Consider, Expect, Assume, Suspect, Account, Calculate
Ex: The strike was deemed to be illegal.
Intervene
Mediate, Involve, Interfere, Meddle, Negotiate
Surge
Grow, Flow, Rise, Climb
Ex: The sea was surging
Dominate
Govern, Lead, Run, Command, Overshadow
Ex: One company has dominated the market for years.
He dominated her life for many years.
Implement
Perform, Put into Action, Complete, Start
Ex;The government failed to implement the plan.
Thrive
Develop, Grow, Bloom, Shine, Succeed
Ex: The new baby thrived.
Isolate
Disconnect, Separate, Disengage
Embrace
Accept, Welcome, Receive
Excel
Surpass, Shine, Better, Outdo
Ex: She has always excelled in foreign languages.
Occur
Happen, Appear, Show, Take Place
Ex: Something unexpected occurred.
Navigate
Guide, Lead, Direct, Handle
Navigate
Guide, Lead, Direct, Handle
Grind
Crush, Smash, Chop, Pulverise
Linger
Stay, Stick Around, Continue, Endure
Lingering (Adj)
Ex: The faint smell of her perfume lingered in the room.
Intensify
Boost, Add to, Enhance, Increase
Ex: Violence intensified during the night.
Withdraw
Quit, Drop out, Disengage
Withdrawal (Noun)
Ex: He was forced to withdraw from the competition because of injury.
Fleet
Fade Away, Speed
Ex: Clouds are fleeting across the sky.
Transcend
Go beyond, Surpass, Overstep
Ex: What we felt for each other transcended all other emotions.
Showcase
Demonstrate, Perform, Advertise, Reveal
Serve as
Form, Make, Act as, Embody, Show, Mean, Represent
Ex: The mom of two also created the TV series and served as the head writer and showrunner.
Diminish
Weaken, Reduce, Shrink
Ex: The world’s resources are rapidly diminishing.
Imply
Signify, Hint, Indicate
Ex: His silence seemed to imply agreement.
Alienate
Estrange, Disaffect
Ex: His comments have alienated a lot of young voters.
Very talented children may feel alienated from the others in their class.
Snub
Ignore, Neglect, Disregard
Ex: Lawrence attempted to draw me into conversation, but I snubbed him.
Rebuff
Reject, Deny, Decline, Refuse
Fortify
Strengthen, Bolster, Build up, Secure, Brace
Ex: He fortified himself with a drink and a sandwich before driving on.
Crucible of life fortifies me.
Bolster
Boost, Support, Strengthen, Amplify
Ex: The letter should bolster the confidence of the reader to ensure he or she is impressed with the information provided.
Contemplate
Consider, Plan, Weigh, Meditate, Ruminate
Ex: He contemplated the meaning of the poem for a long time.
I’d like some time to just sit and contemplate.
Loathe
Hate, Disgust, Dislike Strongly
Ex: Love it or loathe it, here are five things you might not know about snow.
I loathe having to do this.
Go Over
Examine, Review, Read, Look at, Rehearse
Ex: I quickly went over my notes before going into the exam.
Banquet
Honor, Feast, Feed, Dine
Ex: The guests are banqueted until midnight.
We were banqueted by one of my best friends.
Capitalize on
Take Advantage of, Profit, Earn, Contribute
Ex: She capitalized on her knowledge and experience to get a better job.
Degenerate
Lessen, Worsen, Descend, Decrease
Ex: The quality of life had degenerated.
Venture
Take a Chance, Challenge, Risk, Strive for
Ex: People were warned not to venture out to watch high waves.
Embark on
Start, Begin, Enter
Ex:She embarked on a new career.
Lodge
Reside, Stay at temporary residence
Ex: The workers were lodged in temporary camps.
