Texto 4(A) - Verbs

Front 1

Decry

Back 1

Publicly denounce

Example: They decried the corruption they saw in government.

Front 2

Smash

Back 2

1. Violently break (something) into pieces
2. Be violently broken into pieces; shatter
3. Completely defeat, destroy, or foil (something regarded as hostile or dangerous)
4. Easily or comprehensively beat (a record)

Example: He smashed the swimming record.

Front 3

Wreck

Back 3

1. Cause the destruction of (a ship) by sinking or breaking up
2. Destroy or severely damage (a structure or vehicle)
3. Spoil completely

Example: He wrecked the vehicle his dad gave him, but was too afraid to say so.

Front 4

Declare

Back 4

1. Say something in a solemn and emphatic manner
2. Pronounce or assert (a person or thing) to be something specified

Example: They were declared the victors.

Front 5

Inveigh

Back 5

Speak or write about (something) with great hostility

Example: The party inveighed against the people who had split off from them.

Front 6

Enact

Back 6

1. Make (a bill or other proposal) law
2. Put into practice (a belief, idea, or suggestion)

Example: The House enacted more legislation aimed at making immigration policies more lenient.

Front 7

Fume

Back 7

1. Emit gas, smoke, or vapor
2. Feel, show, or express great anger

Example: When she found out he had been cheating, she was fuming.

Front 8

Buffet

Back 8

1. (esp. of wind or waves) Strike repeatedly and violently; batter
2. Knock (someone) over or off course
3. (of misfortunes or difficulties) Afflict or harm (someone) repeatedly or over a long period

Examples: They were buffeted by the bad economy.