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to contort

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to twist or bend something out of its normal or natural shape

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The gymnast was able to contort her body into unbelievable positions.

The yoga instructor demonstrated how to contort the body into challenging poses for flexibility.

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to fleet

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to fade away gradually

to purloin

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to steal something, especially in a sneaky or deceitful manner

to conduce

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to contribute to a particular result or outcome

to burlesque

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b

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ɜ

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l

e

ɛ

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q

k

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e

to imitate something in a humorous or exaggerated manner

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to insult

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l

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to intentionally say or do something that disrespects or humiliates someone

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to surmount

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ʊ

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to be positioned above or on top of something

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to endorse

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s

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to publicly state that one supports or approves someone or something

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to contrive

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aɪ

v

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to cleverly come up with an idea, theory, or plan using creative thinking

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to wean

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to detach or separate someone's affections or dependence from a particular person, thing, or habit

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to grate

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to scratch or rub repeatedly against a surface, often causing irritation or annoyance

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to shunt

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n

t

to move or transfer something, often with a sudden or forceful motion

to sojourn

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o

oʊ

j

ʤ

ou

ɜ

r

n

to stay or reside temporarily in a place

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to intrigue

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g

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to capture someone's interest or curiosity

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to oust

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to remove someone from a position or place, often forcefully

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to lambaste

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to criticize or reprimand severely and publicly

to predispose

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/ˌpɹidɪˈspoʊz/

to make someone more susceptible or inclined to a particular condition or behavior

to connote

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t

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to implicitly convey something such as an idea, feeling, etc. in addition to something's basic meaning

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to surpass

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u

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æ

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to exceed one's previous achievements or standards and reach a higher level of performance

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to madden

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to make someone angry

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