1) Abate: to become less intense or widespread
Example:- The storm abated by evening, allowing flights to resume.
Past tense:- abated
Past participle:- abated

2) Baffle: to completely confuse or puzzle
Example:- The complex instructions baffled the students.
Past tense:- baffled
Past participle:- baffled

3) Curb: to restrain or keep in check
Example:- The government introduced measures to curb inflation.
Past tense:- curbed
Past participle:- curbed

4) Dwindle: to gradually decrease in size or amount
Example:- Their savings dwindled after months without income.
Past tense:- dwindled
Past participle:- dwindled

5) Evoke: to bring a feeling, memory, or image into the mind
Example:- The song evoked memories of childhood.
Past tense:- evoked
Past participle:- evoked

6) Fathom: to understand something deeply
Example:- She couldn’t fathom why he made that decision.
Past tense:- fathomed
Past participle:- fathomed

7) Garner: to gather or collect (often information or support)
Example:- The campaign garnered widespread public support.
Past tense:- garnered
Past participle:- garnered

8) Halt: to stop or bring to a stop
Example:- The project was halted due to lack of funds.
Past tense:- halted
Past participle:- halted

9) Impel: to drive or urge someone to take action
Example:- His curiosity impelled him to explore further.
Past tense:- impelled
Past participle:- impelled

10) Jolt: to shake or move suddenly and roughly
Example:- The sudden news jolted everyone in the room.
Past tense:- jolted
Past participle:- jolted

WEEK 7