to fathom
[verb]
to understand and make sense of something after giving it a lot of thought
Ex:
After hours
of
contemplation
,
he
finally
fathomed
the
meaning
behind
the
cryptic
message
.
to decamp
[verb]
to depart suddenly or unexpectedly
Ex:
Upon
discovering
a
leak
in
the
roof
,
the
tenants
had to
decamp
temporarily
until
the
necessary
repairs
were
completed
.
to heed
[verb]
to be attentive to advice or a warning
Ex:
The
coach
urged
his
players
to
heed
his
instructions
if
they
wanted
to
win
the
game
.
to blurt
[verb]
to say something impulsively; often without careful thinking or consideration
Ex:
I
blurted
my
thoughts
without
realizing
it
might
offend
him
.
to broach
[verb]
to introduce a subject for discussion, especially a sensitive or challenging matter
Ex:
The
teacher
skillfully
broached
the
subject
of
diversity
to
encourage
open
dialogue
in
the
classroom
.
to avenge
[verb]
to seek retribution or take vengeance on behalf of oneself or others for a perceived wrong or harm
Ex:
Sworn
to
avenge
the
betrayal
,
the
spy
devised
a
cunning
plan
to
expose
and
bring down
the
double agent
.
to pluck
[verb]
to pull out the feathers of a dead bird in order to prepare it for cooking
Ex:
The
farmer
plucked
the
goose
,
readying
it
for
the
holiday
feast
.
to boycott
[verb]
to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a way to show disapproval or to try to bring about a change
Ex:
The
consumers
boycotted
the
company
's
products
due to
ethical
concerns
.
to vouchsafe
[verb]
to give something with a sense of superiority
Ex:
The
experienced
mentor
vouchsafed
his
knowledge
to
the
novice
,
adopting
a
somewhat
superior
tone
.