Verbs Flashcards by Emiliano Verduzco

Seize
- The police seized the stolen goods.
- She seized the opportunity to travel abroad.
- The army seized control of the city.

aprovechar / tomar / apoderarse

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Convey
- The letter conveys the message clearly.
- He used his actions to convey his feelings.
- The pipes convey water throughout the city.

transmitir / comunicar / transportar

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Burst
- The balloon burst when I accidentally stepped on it.
- She burst into tears after hearing the news.
- The dam could burst if the water levels keep rising.

explotar / estallar

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Dismiss
- The teacher dismissed the students after the class.
- She dismissed the idea as unrealistic.
- The court dismissed the case due to lack of evidence.
- He was dismissed from his job for being late too often.

despedir / rechazar / descartar

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Smuggle
- They tried to smuggle drugs across the border.
- The pirates smuggled valuable artifacts out of the country.

contrabandear / traficar

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Retaliate
- He decided to retaliate after being unfairly treated.
- The country warned it would retaliate if attacked.
- She didn’t want to retaliate, preferring to resolve the conflict peacefully.

tomar represalias

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Unleash
- The storm unleashed its full fury on the coast.
- He unleashed his creativity and came up with a brilliant idea.
- The coach’s speech unleashed the team’s determination to win.

desatar / liberar

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Grasp
- She grasped his hand tightly to avoid falling.
- He couldn’t grasp the meaning of the complex theory.
- The child grasped the rope and climbed up the tree.

sujetar / comprender

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Compel
- The law compels citizens to pay taxes.
- His passion for justice compelled him to become a lawyer.
- The situation compelled them to take immediate action.

obligar / forzar

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Imply
- Her tone implied that she was upset.
- A high salary doesn’t necessarily imply job satisfaction.
- By staying silent, he implied agreement.

implicar / dar a entender / sugerir

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Plead
- She pleaded for a second chance.
- He pleaded with his boss not to fire him.
- The defendant pleaded guilty to the charges.

suplicar / declararse

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Gauge
- It’s difficult to gauge his reaction.
- We need to gauge the temperature before proceeding.
- She tried to gauge his mood before speaking.

medir / evaluar / calibrar

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Incur
- He incurred a lot of expenses during his trip.
- If you don’t pay on time, you will incur a penalty.
- The company incurred heavy losses last year.

incurrir en / sufrir

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Flaw
- A small scratch flawed the otherwise perfect painting.

arruinar

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Contend
- He contends that climate change is the biggest threat to humanity.
- She had to contend with difficult working conditions.
- Several teams are contending for the championship.

afirmar / sostener // competir

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Rebut
- The lawyer rebutted the accusations with solid evidence.
- She quickly rebutted his claims with logical arguments.
- The scientist rebutted the theory with new research findings.

refutar

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Alleviate
- The new medicine helped alleviate the patient’s pain.

aliviar

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Undermine
- Lack of sleep can undermine your ability to concentrate.
- The scandal undermined the public’s trust in the government.
- Erosion can undermine the foundation of a building.

debilitar

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Scrutinize
- The scientist scrutinized the data before publishing the results.

examinar detenidamente / analizar con detalle

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Endure
- Ancient monuments have endured for centuries despite harsh weather conditions.

perdurar / resistir / soportar

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Enhance
- The new software will enhance the speed of your computer.
- The experience of traveling abroad can enhance your understanding of other cultures.

mejorar

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Concur
- I concur with your opinion on this issue; we need to make some changes.
- The scientists concurred that the results of the experiment were conclusive.

Coincidir

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Leak
- The pipe leaked water all over the floor, causing a mess.
- Someone leaked the details of the new project to the press.

filtrar

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Pen
- She pens articles for a well-known magazine.
- She penned a heartfelt letter to her friend.
- The famous poet penned many sonnets during his lifetime.

escribir / componer

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Lurk - A cat lurked in the shadows, waiting for its prey. - He felt like someone was lurking behind him. - She prefers to lurk on social media rather than comment.

acechar / permanecer oculto en internet

Consent - He refused to consent to the new policy. - She consented to the interview after some hesitation.

dar consentimiento / aceptar

Halt - The government decided to halt the construction project. - The car halted suddenly at the red light. - Production was halted due to a machinery failure.

detenerse / pararse / suspender

Utter - She couldn't utter a word after hearing the news. - He uttered a loud scream when he saw the spider.

pronunciar / decir en voz alta

Ease - The medicine helped ease his pain. - The government introduced measures to ease inflation. - She took deep breaths to ease her anxiety.

aliviar / reducir

Awe - The breathtaking view awed the tourists. - He was awed by the complexity of the universe.

impresionar / asombrar

Chart - The scientist charted the data to analyze trends. - He charted a course across the ocean.

hacer un gráfico o diagrama / trazar un mapa

Groom - She grooms the horses every morning before they go out for a ride.

arreglar / cepillar

Exacerbate - The lack of rain exacerbated the drought in the region. - Shouting at him will only exacerbate the argument.

exacerbar / empeorar

Elicit - The teacher's question elicited a thoughtful response from the student. - His joke failed to elicit any laughter from the audience.

provocar / obtener una respuesta o reacción

Warrant - His behavior was suspicious enough to warrant an investigation. - The severe weather conditions warranted canceling the flight.

garantizar / justificar

Hinder - The lack of proper tools hindered their ability to complete the repairs. - Her fear of public speaking hindered her career advancement.

dificultar / obstaculizar

Bolster - The company implemented new strategies to bolster sales. - His confident speech bolstered the team’s morale before the match.

reforzar / fortalecer / apoyar

Deplete - Excessive fishing has depleted marine resources in many regions. - Running a marathon without proper hydration can deplete your energy quickly.

agotar

Eschew - She eschews processed foods to maintain a healthy diet. - The professor eschews simple explanations in favor of more detailed analyses.

evitar algo intencionalmente / rechazar

Surmise - From his expression, I surmised that he was unhappy with the decision. - Scientists surmise that the planet may have once supported life.

suponer / inferir

Obfuscate - The politician obfuscated his response to avoid answering directly. - The instructions were unnecessarily obfuscated, making assembly difficult.

ofuscar / hacer algo confuso o difícil de entender

Belie - His cheerful smile belies the stress he is under. - The calm surface of the ocean belied the dangerous currents underneath.

dar una impresión falsa / contradecir la realidad

Repudiate - He repudiated the accusations against him as completely false. - The scientist repudiated outdated theories that lacked evidence.

Repudiar (rechazar o negar algo con firmeza)

Stymie - Budget cuts stymied the development of the new research facility. - His lack of experience stymied his chances of getting the job.

obstaculizar / bloquear / impedir el progreso de algo

Ameliorate - The new policies aim to ameliorate working conditions for employees. - He took medicine to ameliorate the pain in his leg.

mejorar / hacer más tolerable una situación difícil

Disparage - He disparaged his opponent’s ideas during the debate. - She dislikes people who constantly disparage others to feel superior.

menospreciar

Vindicate - New evidence vindicated the suspect and led to his release. - She felt vindicated when her predictions about the project’s success came true.

vindicar (demostrar que alguien es inocente o justificar una acción)

Dwindle - The town’s population has dwindled over the years due to migration. - His savings dwindled after months of unemployment.

disminuir gradualmente

Tilt - She tilted her head to the side in confusion. - The table is tilting because one leg is shorter than the others.

inclinarse

Render - The shock rendered him speechless. - The artist rendered a beautiful landscape in watercolor. - The software renders high-quality 3D images.

hacer, causar, representa

Bypass - We bypassed traffic by taking a side road. - The new law bypasses traditional procedures. - The patient underwent heart bypass surgery.

evitar / rodear / hacer un bypass

Wander - She wandered through the forest, enjoying the fresh air. - My mind started to wander during the long lecture. - The lost dog wandered into our backyard.

deambular / perderse / desviarse del tema

Dissect - In biology class, we dissected a frog to study its anatomy. - The professor dissected the poem to explain its deeper meaning.

disecar / analizar en detalle

Wound - Her harsh words wounded his feelings.

herir / causar daño

Faint - She fainted from the heat during the marathon.

desmayarse

Decay - The abandoned house slowly decayed over the years.

deteriorarse / descomponerse

Conform - All employees must conform to the company's policies. - He refused to conform to society's expectations. - Teenagers often conform to fit in with their peers by dressing similarly. - The design conforms to international safety standards.

adaptarse / ajustarse / cumplir con normas o reglas

Fleece - Tourists were fleeced by the overpriced souvenirs. - The taxi driver fleeced the tourists by overcharging them. - Many customers felt fleeced after the sudden price increase. - The farmer fleeced the sheep before winter.

engañar / estafar // esquilar

Bribe - They tried to bribe the police officer to avoid a fine. - He bribed his way into the exclusive club.

sobornar

Debunk - The scientist debunked the myth about the effectiveness of the miracle drug. - Many conspiracy theories have been debunked by experts.

desmentir / desacreditar

Feign - She feigned surprise when she received the gift, even though she already knew about it. - He feigned an injury to avoid playing in the match.

fingir / desmentir

Heed - You should heed the doctor's advice if you want to recover quickly. - The government failed to heed the warnings about the economic crisis.

prestar atención / tomar en cuenta

Jettison - The company decided to jettison outdated policies to improve efficiency. - She jettisoned her old habits to adopt a healthier lifestyle.

deshacerse de algo innecesario o problemático

Elucidate - The professor elucidated the complex theory using simple examples. - Can you elucidate your argument further?

dilucidar (aclarar, explicar con detalle)

Hamper - Heavy traffic hampered our progress to the airport. - Her lack of experience hampered her ability to get the job.

dificultar / obstaculizar

Lament - The poet lamented the loss of his homeland in his writings. - She lamented not taking the opportunity to study abroad.

lamentar

Rebuke - The manager rebuked the employee for missing the deadline. - The teacher rebuked the students for talking during the lecture.

reprender / regañar severamente

Galvanize - The leader's speech galvanized the team to work harder. - The shocking news galvanized the public into protesting.

motivar

Limp - He hurt his ankle and started to limp. - The injured dog limped across the street.

Cojear

Disguise - He disguised himself as a police officer. - She tried to disguise her sadness with a smile.

disfrazar / ocultar / encubrir

Instill - Parents should instill a love of reading in their children. - The teacher worked hard to instill discipline in the students.

impartir / inculcar (una idea, actitud o sentimiento en alguien)

Tease - She teased her brother about his new haircut. - Don't tease the dog; it's not nice. - He teased us by saying he would tell us the surprise later.

Bromear / molestar // incitar

Embed - The software has an embedded security feature to protect your data. - The journalist was embedded with the army during the conflict. - The values of honesty are embedded in his character. - You can embed a YouTube video into your presentation.

insertar / integrar

Harass - He was fired because he harassed his coworkers. - Cyberbullies harass people online by sending hateful messages. - The soldiers were harassed by enemy fire all night.

acosar / hostigar

Revere - Many people revere scientists like Albert Einstein for their contributions to knowledge. - In some cultures, ancestors are revered and honored with ceremonies.

Venerar

Burden - She didn’t want to burden her parents with her problems.

Cargar / imponer una responsabilidad pesada

Pertain - The new rules pertain to all employees. - His speech pertained to climate change.

Tener relación con algo

Acquiesce - After a long argument, he finally acquiesced to his parents' decision. - The employees acquiesced to the new company policies, even though they were not happy about them.

ceder

Yield - After a long debate, he finally yielded to their demands. - This farm yields a lot of corn every year. - You must yield to oncoming traffic at this intersection.

Producir // ceder

Gasp - She gasped when she saw the surprise gift. - He ran so fast that he was gasping for air.

Jadear

Abate - The storm finally began to abate after hours of heavy rain. - The pain will abate once the medication takes effect.

Disminuir / reducir en intensidad

Curtail - The company had to curtail its expenses due to financial difficulties. - The new law curtails the freedom of speech in certain situations.

Acortar / reducir

Coerce - He was coerced into signing the contract. - The suspect claimed he was coerced into confessing.

Obligar / forzar

Elude - The criminal managed to elude the police for months. - The meaning of the poem eludes me.

Eludir (evadir, escapar de algo o alguien)

Deploy - The army deployed troops to the border. - The company deployed a new software update to improve security. - Emergency services were quickly deployed after the earthquake.

desplegar / implementar o distribuir estratégicamente algo

Asssert - He asserted his innocence during the trial. - The scientist asserted that the theory was based on solid evidence.

Afirmar / declarar / defender algo con firmeza

Contest - She contested the election results. - The lawyer contested the charges in court.

Disputar / cuestionar

Stencil - They stenciled the logo onto the shirts. - She stenciled a floral pattern on the furniture.

Estarcir (estampar)

Foster - The teacher’s goal is to foster creativity in her students. - They decided to foster a child for a few months.

Fomentar / promover // cuidar temporalmente

Overshadow - Her success overshadowed her brother’s achievements. - The scandal overshadowed the company’s recent progress.

Opacar / eclipsar

Outweight - The benefits of exercise outweigh the risks. - In this decision, the long-term advantages outweigh the short-term costs.

Tener más importancia o valor

Buffer - We planted trees to buffer the house from the wind. - The government introduced measures to buffer the economy from inflation.

Amortiguar / proteger

Relinquish - He had to relinquish his position as CEO due to health problems. - The dictator refused to relinquish control of the country.

Dimitir / renunciar

Rescind - The company decided to rescind the job offer due to budget cuts. - The government plans to rescind the outdated regulation.

Anular / cancelar / rescindir

Mint - The government mints coins at the national mint. - She just minted a new catchphrase that became popular on social media.

Acuñar

Obliterate - The town was obliterated by the hurricane. - Her memories of that day were obliterated with time.

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