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…
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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…
Verbs Starting with “J”
Full List Jab: To poke or thrust abruptly with a sharp object or with the finger. To strike quickly with a short blow. He jabbed the button to call the…
Verbs Starting with “I”
Full List Idealize: To think of or represent something as perfect or better than it really is. She tends to idealize her childhood, remembering only the happy moments. Identify: To…
Verbs Starting with “H”
Full List Hack: To cut or chop roughly; to gain unauthorized access to a computer system. She used a machete to hack through the thick vines. He hacked into his…