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C1 Vocab Verbs
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |