Verbs I like Flashcards
hoodwink
trick, deceive
dredge
to dig, gather, or pull out with or as if with a dredge; to search deeply
gambol
to run or jump in a lively way
girdle
to form a circle around (something) or to surround (something), as if with a girdle
wamble
to move unsteadily or with a weaving or rolling motion
impugn
attack the truth or integrity of
impute
credit, attribute; lay blame or responsibility
inculcate
teach persistently; implant an idea in a person
inundate
flood; overwhelm
inveigle
entice, lure; get something by flattery
objurgate
to harshly rebuke or scold
jettison
discard, cast off
lumber
to walk in a heavy or clumsy way
malinger
to pretend to be sick in order to get out of work or other obligations
nettle
irritate, sting, or annoy
occlude
stop up, close, shut in or shut off.
ossify
to become bone or become hard like bone; become inflexible in attitudes, opinions, etc.