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Common Verbs — Lesson 17

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bursting

ˈbɜrstɪŋ

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

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clogged

klɑɡd

become or cause to become obstructed

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collide

kəˈlaɪd

be incompatible; be or come into conflict

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conceal

kənˈsiːl

prevent from being seen or discovered

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contemplate

ˈkɑntəmpleɪt

look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

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contradict

ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkt

be in contradiction with

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cram

kræm

crowd or pack to capacity

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cultivate

ˈkʌltəveɪt

foster the growth of

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dampen

ˈdæmpən

smother or suppress

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darken

ˈdɑːrkən

become dark or darker

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deafen

ˈdefən

be unbearably loud

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decorate

ˈdekəreɪt

make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

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