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intensify
The rain intensified, and by the time we got home, it was a first rate thunderstorm. |
to aggravate or to make stronger
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placate
Please try to placate the crying baby. |
to soothe, to appease, to pacify
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recline
The father reclined on his chair, reading the daily news. |
to repose or to rest
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repose
"You just sit down and repose while I make your dinner," our gracious grandmother said. |
to lie and rest, to recline
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requirement
One of the requirements of seventh grade is that you turn in all your homework on time. |
something wanted or needed
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option
This assignment is an option, but you will get extra credit for science if you complete it well. |
a free choice; one of two or more free choices
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recant
"Recant thy words, thou recreant knight! Thou speak falsely and in jest, but you know not what you say!" |
to withdraw or renounce
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withdraw
"Withdraw from the room immediatly! You are being rude to our guests!" My mom said. |
to take back or to remove or to renounce or to recant
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