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C1 Vocab Verbs
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Question | Answer |
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to shrink | to become smaller |
to stumble | to accidentally hit something with one's foot and almost fall |
to twist | to bend an object into a particular shape, such as wire, cloth, etc. |
to shatter | to break suddenly into several pieces |
to steer | to control the direction of a moving object, such as a car, ship, etc. |
to span | to cover or last the whole of a period of time |
to spark | to emit small flashes of electricity or fire |
to probe | to examine or look for something, particularly using a small long instrument |
to hook | to fasten something using a hook |
to smash | to forcibly break something into several pieces |
to crush | to forcibly push something against a surface until it breaks or is damaged or disfigured |
to rock | to gently move from one side to another |
to shed | to get rid of something that is not wanted or needed anymore |
to soar | to go higher while flying |
to tighten | to hold, fasten, or turn something firmly |
to leak | to let gas or liquid flow through a crack or small hole |
to reside | to live in a specific place |
to pop | to make a sudden light sound like a small explosion |
to pump | to make gas or liquid move in a certain direction using a pump |
to dip | to momentarily put something into a liquid |
to shrug | to momentarily raise one's shoulders to express indifference |
to swing | to move or make something move from one side to another while suspended |
to suck | to pull air, liquid, etc. |
to trail | to pull or be behind someone or something |
to stab | to push a knife or other sharp object into someone to injure or kill them |
to sigh | to release a long deep breath that can be heard, to express sadness, tiredness, etc. |
to unveil | to remove a cover from a statue, painting, etc. for the people to see, particularly as part of a public ceremony |
to yell | to shout very loudly |
to manipulate | to skillfully control or work with information, a system, tool, etc. |
to seize | to suddenly and forcibly take hold of something |
to snap | to suddenly break with a sharp noise |
to screw | to tighten or fasten something with a screw |
to plug | to tightly fill or block a hole with something |
to spin | to turn or make someone or something turn around over and over very fast |
to rotate | to turn or move around a center |
to rip | to violently be torn |
to slash | to violently cut with a quick move using a knife, etc. |
to whip | to violently hit a person or animal with a whip |
to torture | to violently hurt a person as a punishment or as a way of obtaining information from them |