Verbs Starting with “Y”
Full List Yabber: To talk continuously, often rapidly or foolishly; chatter. The kids sat around yabbering about their favorite TV shows. She yabbered on without noticing nobody was listening. Yackle:…
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Verbs Starting with “W”
Full List Wade: To walk through water or another substance that impedes movement. To make a laborious effort. She had to wade through knee-deep water after the storm. He waded…
Verbs Starting with “V”
Full List Vacate: To leave a place that one previously occupied. To make empty or void. The tenants were asked to vacate the apartment by the end of the month.…
Verbs Starting with “U”
Full List Understand: To grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of something. To be sympathetically or knowledgeably aware of another person’s situation or feelings. She couldn’t understand the instructions because…
Verbs Starting with “T”
Full List Tab: To mark or designate with a tab or label. To choose or appoint. The manager tabbed her as the next team leader. He tabbed the folder with…
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…
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…