Verbs Starting with “S”
Full List Sabotage: To deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct something, especially for political or military advantage. The rebels tried to sabotage the bridge to stop enemy supplies. Sacrifice: To give…
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Verbs Starting with “R”
Full List Race: To compete in speed. To move or progress swiftly. They will race to the finish line tomorrow. Her thoughts began to race as the deadline approached. Radiate:…
Verbs Starting with “Q”
Full List Quack: To make the sound of a duck; to behave like a charlatan or fraud (especially in medicine). The ducks quacked loudly as they waddled across the pond.…
Verbs Starting with “P”
Full List Pacify: To calm the anger, agitation, or excitement of. To bring peace to a situation. The teacher tried to pacify the upset student after the argument. The treaty…
Verbs Starting with “O”
Full List Obey: to follow the commands, restrictions, or instructions given by someone or something. The children obeyed the teacher and lined up quietly. Object: to express disapproval of or…
Verbs Starting with “N”
Full List Nab: To catch or seize suddenly or unexpectedly. The police managed to nab the thief before he escaped. Nail: To fasten, secure, or attach something with nails; to…
Verbs Starting with “M”
Full List Magnify: To make something appear larger than it is, especially by using a lens or microscope; to make something seem more important or serious than it really is.…
Verbs Starting with “L”
Full List Label: To attach a piece of paper, cloth, or other material to something that gives information about it. She labeled each box with its contents before moving. Labor:…
Verbs Starting with “K”
Full List Kangaroo: Informally, to move or carry in a way that resembles a kangaroo’s jump. The toddler kangarooed around the living room. Karaoke: To sing along with recorded music…