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Verbs Flashcards

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Seize
- The police seized the stolen goods.
- She seized the opportunity to travel abroad.
- The army seized control of the city.

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aprovechar / tomar / apoderarse

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Convey
- The letter conveys the message clearly.
- He used his actions to convey his feelings.
- The pipes convey water throughout the city.

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transmitir / comunicar / transportar

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Burst
- The balloon burst when I accidentally stepped on it.
- She burst into tears after hearing the news.
- The dam could burst if the water levels keep rising.

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explotar / estallar

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Dismiss
- The teacher dismissed the students after the class.
- She dismissed the idea as unrealistic.
- The court dismissed the case due to lack of evidence.
- He was dismissed from his job for being late too often.

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despedir / rechazar / descartar

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Smuggle
- They tried to smuggle drugs across the border.
- The pirates smuggled valuable artifacts out of the country.

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contrabandear / traficar

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Retaliate
- He decided to retaliate after being unfairly treated.
- The country warned it would retaliate if attacked.
- She didn’t want to retaliate, preferring to resolve the conflict peacefully.

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tomar represalias

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Unleash
- The storm unleashed its full fury on the coast.
- He unleashed his creativity and came up with a brilliant idea.
- The coach’s speech unleashed the team’s determination to win.

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desatar / liberar

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Grasp
- She grasped his hand tightly to avoid falling.
- He couldn’t grasp the meaning of the complex theory.
- The child grasped the rope and climbed up the tree.

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sujetar / comprender

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Compel
- The law compels citizens to pay taxes.
- His passion for justice compelled him to become a lawyer.
- The situation compelled them to take immediate action.

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obligar / forzar

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Imply
- Her tone implied that she was upset.
- A high salary doesn’t necessarily imply job satisfaction.
- By staying silent, he implied agreement.

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implicar / dar a entender / sugerir

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Plead
- She pleaded for a second chance.
- He pleaded with his boss not to fire him.
- The defendant pleaded guilty to the charges.

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suplicar / declararse

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Gauge
- It’s difficult to gauge his reaction.
- We need to gauge the temperature before proceeding.
- She tried to gauge his mood before speaking.

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medir / evaluar / calibrar

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Incur
- He incurred a lot of expenses during his trip.
- If you don’t pay on time, you will incur a penalty.
- The company incurred heavy losses last year.

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incurrir en / sufrir

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Flaw
- A small scratch flawed the otherwise perfect painting.

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arruinar

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Contend
- He contends that climate change is the biggest threat to humanity.
- She had to contend with difficult working conditions.
- Several teams are contending for the championship.

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afirmar / sostener // competir

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Rebut
- The lawyer rebutted the accusations with solid evidence.
- She quickly rebutted his claims with logical arguments.
- The scientist rebutted the theory with new research findings.

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refutar

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Alleviate
- The new medicine helped alleviate the patient’s pain.

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aliviar

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Undermine
- Lack of sleep can undermine your ability to concentrate.
- The scandal undermined the public’s trust in the government.
- Erosion can undermine the foundation of a building.

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debilitar

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Scrutinize
- The scientist scrutinized the data before publishing the results.

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examinar detenidamente / analizar con detalle

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Endure
- Ancient monuments have endured for centuries despite harsh weather conditions.

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perdurar / resistir / soportar

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Enhance
- The new software will enhance the speed of your computer.
- The experience of traveling abroad can enhance your understanding of other cultures.

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mejorar

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Concur
- I concur with your opinion on this issue; we need to make some changes.
- The scientists concurred that the results of the experiment were conclusive.

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Coincidir

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Leak
- The pipe leaked water all over the floor, causing a mess.
- Someone leaked the details of the new project to the press.

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filtrar

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Pen
- She pens articles for a well-known magazine.
- She penned a heartfelt letter to her friend.
- The famous poet penned many sonnets during his lifetime.

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escribir / componer

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Lurk
- A cat lurked in the shadows, waiting for its prey.
- He felt like someone was lurking behind him.
- She prefers to lurk on social media rather than comment.

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acechar / permanecer oculto en internet

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Consent
- He refused to consent to the new policy.
- She consented to the interview after some hesitation.

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dar consentimiento / aceptar

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Halt
- The government decided to halt the construction project.
- The car halted suddenly at the red light.
- Production was halted due to a machinery failure.

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detenerse / pararse / suspender

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Utter
- She couldn’t utter a word after hearing the news.
- He uttered a loud scream when he saw the spider.

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pronunciar / decir en voz alta

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Ease
- The medicine helped ease his pain.
- The government introduced measures to ease inflation.
- She took deep breaths to ease her anxiety.

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aliviar / reducir

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Awe
- The breathtaking view awed the tourists.
- He was awed by the complexity of the universe.

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impresionar / asombrar

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Chart
- The scientist charted the data to analyze trends.
- He charted a course across the ocean.

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hacer un gráfico o diagrama / trazar un mapa

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Groom
- She grooms the horses every morning before they go out for a ride.

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arreglar / cepillar

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Exacerbate
- The lack of rain exacerbated the drought in the region.
- Shouting at him will only exacerbate the argument.

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exacerbar / empeorar

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Elicit
- The teacher’s question elicited a thoughtful response from the student.
- His joke failed to elicit any laughter from the audience.

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provocar / obtener una respuesta o reacción

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Warrant
- His behavior was suspicious enough to warrant an investigation.
- The severe weather conditions warranted canceling the flight.

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garantizar / justificar

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Hinder
- The lack of proper tools hindered their ability to complete the repairs.
- Her fear of public speaking hindered her career advancement.

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dificultar / obstaculizar

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Bolster
- The company implemented new strategies to bolster sales.
- His confident speech bolstered the team’s morale before the match.

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reforzar / fortalecer / apoyar

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Deplete
- Excessive fishing has depleted marine resources in many regions.
- Running a marathon without proper hydration can deplete your energy quickly.

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agotar

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Eschew
- She eschews processed foods to maintain a healthy diet.
- The professor eschews simple explanations in favor of more detailed analyses.

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evitar algo intencionalmente / rechazar

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Surmise
- From his expression, I surmised that he was unhappy with the decision.
- Scientists surmise that the planet may have once supported life.

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suponer / inferir

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Obfuscate
- The politician obfuscated his response to avoid answering directly.
- The instructions were unnecessarily obfuscated, making assembly difficult.

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ofuscar / hacer algo confuso o difícil de entender

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Belie
- His cheerful smile belies the stress he is under.
- The calm surface of the ocean belied the dangerous currents underneath.

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dar una impresión falsa / contradecir la realidad

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Repudiate
- He repudiated the accusations against him as completely false.
- The scientist repudiated outdated theories that lacked evidence.

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Repudiar (rechazar o negar algo con firmeza)

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Stymie
- Budget cuts stymied the development of the new research facility.
- His lack of experience stymied his chances of getting the job.

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obstaculizar / bloquear / impedir el progreso de algo

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Ameliorate
- The new policies aim to ameliorate working conditions for employees.
- He took medicine to ameliorate the pain in his leg.

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mejorar / hacer más tolerable una situación difícil

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Disparage
- He disparaged his opponent’s ideas during the debate.
- She dislikes people who constantly disparage others to feel superior.

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menospreciar

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Vindicate
- New evidence vindicated the suspect and led to his release.
- She felt vindicated when her predictions about the project’s success came true.

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vindicar (demostrar que alguien es inocente o justificar una acción)

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Dwindle
- The town’s population has dwindled over the years due to migration.
- His savings dwindled after months of unemployment.

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disminuir gradualmente

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Tilt
- She tilted her head to the side in confusion.
- The table is tilting because one leg is shorter than the others.

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inclinarse

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Render
- The shock rendered him speechless.
- The artist rendered a beautiful landscape in watercolor.
- The software renders high-quality 3D images.

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hacer, causar, representa

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Bypass
- We bypassed traffic by taking a side road.
- The new law bypasses traditional procedures.
- The patient underwent heart bypass surgery.

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evitar / rodear / hacer un bypass

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Wander
- She wandered through the forest, enjoying the fresh air.
- My mind started to wander during the long lecture.
- The lost dog wandered into our backyard.

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deambular / perderse / desviarse del tema

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Dissect
- In biology class, we dissected a frog to study its anatomy.
- The professor dissected the poem to explain its deeper meaning.

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disecar / analizar en detalle

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Wound
- Her harsh words wounded his feelings.

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herir / causar daño

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Faint
- She fainted from the heat during the marathon.

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desmayarse

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Decay
- The abandoned house slowly decayed over the years.

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deteriorarse / descomponerse

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Conform
- All employees must conform to the company’s policies.
- He refused to conform to society’s expectations.
- Teenagers often conform to fit in with their peers by dressing similarly.
- The design conforms to international safety standards.

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adaptarse / ajustarse / cumplir con normas o reglas

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Fleece
- Tourists were fleeced by the overpriced souvenirs.
- The taxi driver fleeced the tourists by overcharging them.
- Many customers felt fleeced after the sudden price increase.
- The farmer fleeced the sheep before winter.

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engañar / estafar // esquilar

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Bribe
They tried to bribe the police officer to avoid a fine.
He bribed his way into the exclusive club.

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sobornar

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Debunk
- The scientist debunked the myth about the effectiveness of the miracle drug.
- Many conspiracy theories have been debunked by experts.

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desmentir / desacreditar

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Feign
- She feigned surprise when she received the gift, even though she already knew about it.
- He feigned an injury to avoid playing in the match.

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fingir / desmentir

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Heed
- You should heed the doctor’s advice if you want to recover quickly.
- The government failed to heed the warnings about the economic crisis.

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prestar atención / tomar en cuenta

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Jettison
- The company decided to jettison outdated policies to improve efficiency.
- She jettisoned her old habits to adopt a healthier lifestyle.

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deshacerse de algo innecesario o problemático

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Elucidate
- The professor elucidated the complex theory using simple examples.
- Can you elucidate your argument further?

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dilucidar (aclarar, explicar con detalle)

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Hamper
- Heavy traffic hampered our progress to the airport.
- Her lack of experience hampered her ability to get the job.

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dificultar / obstaculizar

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Lament
- The poet lamented the loss of his homeland in his writings.
- She lamented not taking the opportunity to study abroad.

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lamentar

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Rebuke
- The manager rebuked the employee for missing the deadline.
- The teacher rebuked the students for talking during the lecture.

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reprender / regañar severamente

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Galvanize
- The leader’s speech galvanized the team to work harder.
- The shocking news galvanized the public into protesting.

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motivar

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Limp
- He hurt his ankle and started to limp.
- The injured dog limped across the street.

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Cojear

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Disguise
- He disguised himself as a police officer.
- She tried to disguise her sadness with a smile.

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disfrazar / ocultar / encubrir

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Instill
- Parents should instill a love of reading in their children.
- The teacher worked hard to instill discipline in the students.

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impartir / inculcar (una idea, actitud o sentimiento en alguien)

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Tease
- She teased her brother about his new haircut.
- Don’t tease the dog; it’s not nice.
- He teased us by saying he would tell us the surprise later.

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Bromear / molestar // incitar

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Embed
- The software has an embedded security feature to protect your data.
- The journalist was embedded with the army during the conflict.
- The values of honesty are embedded in his character.
- You can embed a YouTube video into your presentation.

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insertar / integrar

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Harass
- He was fired because he harassed his coworkers.
- Cyberbullies harass people online by sending hateful messages.
- The soldiers were harassed by enemy fire all night.

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acosar / hostigar

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Revere
- Many people revere scientists like Albert Einstein for their contributions to knowledge.
- In some cultures, ancestors are revered and honored with ceremonies.

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Venerar

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Burden
- She didn’t want to burden her parents with her problems.

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Cargar / imponer una responsabilidad pesada

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Pertain
- The new rules pertain to all employees.
- His speech pertained to climate change.

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Tener relación con algo

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Acquiesce
- After a long argument, he finally acquiesced to his parents’ decision.
- The employees acquiesced to the new company policies, even though they were not happy about them.

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ceder

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Yield
- After a long debate, he finally yielded to their demands.
- This farm yields a lot of corn every year.
- You must yield to oncoming traffic at this intersection.

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Producir // ceder

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Gasp
- She gasped when she saw the surprise gift.
- He ran so fast that he was gasping for air.

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Jadear

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Abate
- The storm finally began to abate after hours of heavy rain.
- The pain will abate once the medication takes effect.

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Disminuir / reducir en intensidad

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Curtail
- The company had to curtail its expenses due to financial difficulties.
- The new law curtails the freedom of speech in certain situations.

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Acortar / reducir

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Coerce
- He was coerced into signing the contract.
- The suspect claimed he was coerced into confessing.

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Obligar / forzar

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Elude
- The criminal managed to elude the police for months.
- The meaning of the poem eludes me.

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Eludir (evadir, escapar de algo o alguien)

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Deploy
- The army deployed troops to the border.
- The company deployed a new software update to improve security.
- Emergency services were quickly deployed after the earthquake.

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desplegar / implementar o distribuir estratégicamente algo

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