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Conceal |
to hide
Bank robbers often try to conceal their identity by wearing a mask. |
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discourage |
to cause someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm
A coach can discourage his team's desire to work hard by telling them that they will never be good enough. |
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encourage |
to support or praise
The fans really encouraged the team to fight through the difficult game by cheering them on. |
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gnaw |
to bite and wear away
The lion gnawed the bones of its prey, chewing every last piece of meat off. |
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occasional |
happening or done sometimes, but not often
On occassion, the boss would treat his employees to lunch, but not very often. |
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quiver |
to shake with a slight rapid movement
The man quivered at the thought of being yelled at again. |
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rheumatism |
Any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues.
The woman's rheumatism in her hips was debilitating and she couldn't even walk to her car without help. |
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sarcastic |
the use of witty language used to insult or show displeasure.
Teenagers are often use sarcastic comments such as "Nice shirt!" to insult others. |
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subdue |
to conquer or bring under control.
The police officers subdued the angry crowd with tear gas. |
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subside |
Sink, settle down, become less active, return to a normal level
We waited for the storm to subside before continuing along on our bicycles. |
