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plague v., afflict with disease or disaster. Locusts plagued our wheat last year.

rav • age v., wreak havoc on. The bear ravaged our garbage bins every weekend.

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lunge v., thrust or lean forward suddenly. The baserunner lunged toward home plate.

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crane v., stretch (the neck) toward an object of attention. Sylvia craned her neck to see the horses in the parade.