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Annual

Happening once every year; relating to a period of one year.

The company holds its _____ meeting every December.

Spark

To produce ____s (small flashes of fire/electricity);

The faulty wiring ______ed and filled the room with smoke.

Come over

To affect or overcome someone suddenly, often referring to a strange or unexplained feeling or behavior.

I'm so sorry about that—I don't know what ____(2nd form) ___ me. I never usually shout like that.

Undercut

To weaken, undermine, or gradually destroy something (such as confidence, authority, or effectiveness), often in a subtle or indirect way.

Constantly comparing me to my friend was _______ing my confidence in ways I didn't know existed.

Veil

To hide or cover something so it's not clearly seen — either physically (with a piece of cloth) or in a figurative way (hiding the truth or real meaning).

The bride ____ed her face before walking down the aisle.

She ____ed her anger with a polite smile.

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Defy

To openly resist or refuse to obey; to challenge or go against something.

The protesters _____(2nd form) the government's ban on public gatherings.

Fugitive

A person who has escaped from captivity or is in hiding, especially from the law.

The ______ was captured after a week-long manhunt.

Fulfill

To carry out or achieve something promised or desired; to satisfy a requirement or need.

She worked hard to _____ her dream of becoming a doctor.

Harsh

Severe, cruel, or unpleasantly rough.

The ____ winter made travel nearly impossible.

Milk

To extract milk from an animal; figuratively, to exploit or take advantage of something for maximum benefit.

The company tried to ___ the success of its first product by releasing endless sequels.

Overthrow

To remove from power by force; to bring down a government or ruler.

The revolution aimed to _____ the corrupt regime.

Prophecy

A prediction of what will happen in the future, often of a religious or mystical nature.

The old ______ foretold the fall of the kingdom.

Reveal

To make something known or visible that was previously hidden or secret.

The investigation _____ed shocking details about the scandal.

Slander

The act of making false spoken statements that damage someone's reputation.

He sued the magazine for ______ after it published false accusations about him.

Stake

A share or interest in a business or situation, especially a financial one.

The investor acquired a 30% ____ in the startup.

Tentacle

A long, flexible appendage of certain animals (like octopuses);

The octopus used its _______s to grip the rocks.

Thinly

In a thin manner; sparsely or with little substance.

The bread was _____ sliced and served with butter.