transitive verb to stop or seize, thereby interrupting the movement or progress of.The police intercepted the thieves as they attempted to escape.The smugglers’ boat was intercepted by the Coast Guard. noun an…
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baffle
transitive verb to bewilder; confuse.The professor’s abstruse explanation baffled the students.His wife’s sudden departure baffled him. noun a device for obstructing, deflecting, or controlling the movement of gases, liquid, sound waves, or…
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scrimp
intransitive verb to save money in every possible way; be extremely frugal.She scrimped and saved until she had enough money to buy a car.I hope I get this new job, because I’m…