to dun
[Verb]
to preserve fish by salting
Ex: By the time the explorers returned from their expedition , they dunned all the fish they had caught to keep them edible .
to anoint
[Verb]
to apply oil, ointment, or a similar substance in a religious or ceremonial act
Ex: By the time the ceremony ended , the minister anointed all the newborns with consecrated oil .
to pare
[Verb]
to peel or strip away the outer layer of a fruit, vegetable, or other foods
Ex: By the time they arrived , she had pared the oranges for the juice .
to deplete
[Verb]
to use up or diminish the quantity or supply of a resource, material, or substance
Ex: The demand for rare minerals in electronic devices deplete certain mineral deposits .
to conjecture
[Verb]
to form an idea or opinion about something with limited information or unclear evidence
to recruit
[Verb]
to employ people for a company, etc.
Ex: Companies use various strategies recruit top talent in competitive industries .
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