Strong Verbs Group 1

A blizzard was _____ great drifts of snow across the lake.

• crashing

• brooding

• blasting

• craving

Much as I ______ revenge, I'll turn away and not waste my time making plans of assaulting him with insults.

• burst

• crash

• detect

• crave

His wife’s illness had dramatically _______ his income and he was looking for a part-time job.

• captured

• drained

• crushed

• amplified

Extroverts prefer lively conversation to _______on the meaning of life.

• brood

• absorb

• bash

• devour

Sometimes, it takes years for an artist to _____ these God-inspired insights.

• amplify

• crave

• discern

• capture

Revealing past happenings and events like this one may ________ a friendship that took so many years to build.

• discern

• demolish

• blast

• absorb

According to French designer Yves St-Laurent, a good model can _____ fashion by ten years.

• amplify

• burst

• charge

• advance

She believes in spending half an hour each day to relax and ______ with nature.

• absorb

• crave

• commune

• devour

I could ____ a figure in the darkness but wasn't quite sure whether it was a good thing I wasn't alone or not.

• depart

• capture

• discern

• advance

Inspirational teachers can ______ their students' self-esteem. If people believe in themselves, it is amazing how much they can accomplish.

• absorb

• boost

• crave

• dash