Verbs LT Flashcards

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Borrow

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take and use (something that belongs to someone else) with the intention of returning it.

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Regret

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feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over (something that has happened or been done, especially a loss or missed opportunity).

she immediately regretted her words

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Hone

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refine or perfect (something) over a period of time.

she has taken numerous workshops to hone her skills over the years

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Drop

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Let or make (something) fall vertically.

the fire was caused by someone dropping a lighted cigarette

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Narrow

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Become or make less wide.

My life changed when I narrowed my ambitions down to two: to enjoy life and to be kind to others.

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Deserve

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Do something or have or show qualities worthy of (reward or punishment).

Deserve more recognition.

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Enhance

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Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of.

To enhance your Spanish.

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