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to abhor
[Verb]
to hate a behavior or way of thought, believing that it is morally wrong
Ex: She abhors injustice and fights for social justice causes .
to devour
[Verb]
to destroy or demolish entirely
Ex: The avalanche devoured the mountain village , burying everything under snow .
to endeavor
[Verb]
to make an effort to achieve a goal or complete a task
Ex: Artists endeavor to express their unique perspectives and emotions through their creative works .
to demur
[Verb]
to express one's disagreement, refusal, or reluctance
Ex: He has demurred on accepting the promotion , unsure if he 's ready for the responsibility .
to procure
[Verb]
to obtain something, especially through effort or skill
Ex: The government worked to procure vaccines to address the public health crisis , negotiating with pharmaceutical companies and international organizations .
to accrue
[Verb]
(particularly related to money) to gradually increase in amount or number
Ex: The rewards points are accruing on your credit card with every purchase you make .
to maneuver
[Verb]
to strategically navigate or direct a vehicle, object, or oneself through a series of planned movements
Ex: The spacecraft had to maneuver in space to dock with the orbiting space station .
to clamber
[Verb]
to climb a surface using hands and feet
Ex: To escape the rising floodwaters , the family had to clamber onto the roof of their house .
to patter
[Verb]
to make a light repeated sound, especially by tapping on something
Ex: The drummer's sticks created a rhythmic patter against the drumhead.
to massacre
[Verb]
to brutally kill a large number of people
Ex: The conquerors ruthlessly massacred those who resisted their invasion .
to aver
[Verb]
to confidently state or declare something as true
Ex: By next week , she will have averred the effectiveness of the new approach .
to impair
[Verb]
to cause something to become weak or less effective
Ex: The new law is intended to prevent substances that impair driving from being used.
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