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Pioneer

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Begin, Invent, Create, Found, Discover, Start
Ex: He pioneered the design of the Internet.

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Sustain

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Endure, Experience, Suffer, Tolerate

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Haunt

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Bedevil, Terrify, Terrorize

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Interplay

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Cooperate, Engage, Combine, Interact

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Depict

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Portray, Illustrate, Characterize, Represent

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Consult

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Seek Advice, Ask, Confer, Examine
Ex: If you are worried, you should consult your doctor.

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Demand

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Require, Need, Necessitate

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Slash

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Cut, Reduce, Decrease, Lower
Ex: His salary was slashed by 20%.

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Optimize

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Maximize, Improve, Perfect

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Participate

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Join‌, Take Part, Engage, Compete
Ex: She didn’t participate in the discussion.

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Juggle

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Handle, Multitask, Shuffle, Balance
Ex: It can be difficult to juggle parenting and a job.

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Obviate

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Remove, Eliminate, Prevent, Avoid
Ex: The new medical treatment obviates the need for surgery.

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Gratify

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Satify, Delight, Thrill, Please

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Overlook

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Ignore, Disregard, Discount, Omit

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Opt

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Choose, Select, Pick

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Stem

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Come from, Rooted from, Head, Arise, Derive

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Revere

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Honor, Admire, Respect, Cherish
Ex: The style on the show is still revered today, thanks to costume designer Stacey Beverly.

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Strike

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Hit, Beat, Touch, Crash, Drive
Ex: It suddenly struck me how we could improve the situation.

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Optimize

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Advance, Enhance, Develop, Improve, Lift

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Interpret

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Describe, Clarify, Define, Explain, Depict
Ex: The students were asked to interpret the poem.
We all seek to interpret what we hear and what we read.

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Deem

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Consider, Expect, Assume, Suspect, Account, Calculate
Ex: The strike was deemed to be illegal.

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Intervene

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Mediate, Involve, Interfere, Meddle, Negotiate

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Surge

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Grow, Flow, Rise, Climb
Ex: The sea was surging

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Dominate

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Govern, Lead, Run, Command, Overshadow
Ex: One company has dominated the market for years.
He dominated her life for many years.

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Implement
Perform, Put into Action, Complete, Start Ex;The government failed to implement the plan.
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Thrive
Develop, Grow, Bloom, Shine, Succeed Ex: The new baby thrived.
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Isolate
Disconnect, Separate, Disengage
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Embrace
Accept, Welcome, Receive
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Excel
Surpass, Shine, Better, Outdo Ex: She has always excelled in foreign languages.
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Occur
Happen, Appear, Show, Take Place Ex: Something unexpected occurred.
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Navigate
Guide, Lead, Direct, Handle
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Navigate
Guide, Lead, Direct, Handle
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Grind
Crush, Smash, Chop, Pulverise
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Linger
Stay, Stick Around, Continue, Endure Lingering (Adj) Ex: The faint smell of her perfume lingered in the room.
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Intensify
Boost, Add to, Enhance, Increase Ex: Violence intensified during the night.
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Withdraw
Quit, Drop out, Disengage Withdrawal (Noun) Ex: He was forced to withdraw from the competition because of injury.
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Fleet
Fade Away, Speed Ex: Clouds are fleeting across the sky.
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Transcend
Go beyond, Surpass, Overstep Ex: What we felt for each other transcended all other emotions.
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Showcase
Demonstrate, Perform, Advertise, Reveal
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Serve as
Form, Make, Act as, Embody, Show, Mean, Represent Ex: The mom of two also created the TV series and served as the head writer and showrunner.
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Diminish
Weaken, Reduce, Shrink Ex: The world's resources are rapidly diminishing.
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Imply
Signify, Hint, Indicate Ex: His silence seemed to imply agreement.
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Alienate
Estrange, Disaffect Ex: His comments have alienated a lot of young voters. Very talented children may feel alienated from the others in their class.
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Snub
Ignore, Neglect, Disregard Ex: Lawrence attempted to draw me into conversation, but I snubbed him.
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Rebuff
Reject, Deny, Decline, Refuse
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Fortify
Strengthen, Bolster, Build up, Secure, Brace Ex: He fortified himself with a drink and a sandwich before driving on. Crucible of life fortifies me.
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Bolster
Boost, Support, Strengthen, Amplify Ex: The letter should bolster the confidence of the reader to ensure he or she is impressed with the information provided.
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Contemplate
Consider, Plan, Weigh, Meditate, Ruminate Ex: He contemplated the meaning of the poem for a long time. I'd like some time to just sit and contemplate.
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Loathe
Hate, Disgust, Dislike Strongly Ex: Love it or loathe it, here are five things you might not know about snow. I loathe having to do this.
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Go Over
Examine, Review, Read, Look at, Rehearse Ex: I quickly went over my notes before going into the exam.
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Banquet
Honor, Feast, Feed, Dine Ex: The guests are banqueted until midnight. We were banqueted by one of my best friends.
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Capitalize on
Take Advantage of, Profit, Earn, Contribute Ex: She capitalized on her knowledge and experience to get a better job.
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Degenerate
Lessen, Worsen, Descend, Decrease Ex: The quality of life had degenerated.
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Venture
Take a Chance‌, Challenge, Risk, Strive for Ex: People were warned not to venture out to watch high waves.
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Embark on
Start, Begin, Enter Ex:She embarked on a new career.
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Lodge
Reside, Stay at temporary residence Ex: The workers were lodged in temporary camps.

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