Verbs that deal with human traits.


Languish – become weak.
Commiserate – sympathize
Abhor – detest, hate
Gormandize – eat voraciously
Condone – forgive
Importune – ask ceaselessly
Grovel – crawl at someone feet.
Covet - desire intensely
Malinger – feign sickness; act sickness
Expiate – atone for; repent for.

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