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to fathom
[Verb]
to understand and make sense of something after giving it a lot of thought
Ex: Scientists work together to fathom the mysteries of the universe .
to decamp
[Verb]
to depart suddenly or unexpectedly
Ex: Due to the escalating conflict , many families decided to decamp from the war-torn region and seek refuge in neighboring countries .
to heed
[Verb]
to be attentive to advice or a warning
Ex: Despite her friends ' warnings , she chose not to heed them and continued with her risky behavior .
to blurt
[Verb]
to say something impulsively; often without careful thinking or consideration
Ex: The child blurted his answer before the teacher had finished the question .
to broach
[Verb]
to introduce a subject for discussion, especially a sensitive or challenging matter
Ex: In the interview , the journalist skillfully broached the controversial topic , eliciting candid responses from the interviewee .
to avenge
[Verb]
to seek retribution or take vengeance on behalf of oneself or others for a perceived wrong or harm
Ex: The warrior clan swore to avenge their fallen comrades in a decisive battle against their sworn enemies .
to pluck
[Verb]
to pull out the feathers of a dead bird in order to prepare it for cooking
Ex: With practiced hands , the cook plucked the game bird , a task requiring precision and patience .
to preside
[Verb]
to act in an authoritative role in a ceremony, meeting, etc.
Ex: The chairman will preside over the annual shareholders' meeting and present the company's financial report.
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 school boycotted the exam because of unfair grading policies .
to vouchsafe
[Verb]
to give something with a sense of superiority
Ex: He vouchsafed them a brief explanation , as if doing them a great favor .
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