kindle

To start a fire

knotty

Complex; difficult to solve

lacerate

To tear rudely or raggedly

litigate

To cause to become the subject-matter of a suit at law

macadamize

To cover or pave, as a path or roadway, with small broken stone

malign

To speak evil of, especially to do so falsely and severely

nettle

To excite sensations of uneasiness or displeasure in.

obviate

To clear away or provide for, as an objection or difficulty

pare

To cut, shave, or remove (the outside) from anything

perjure

To swear falsely to

query

To question as doubtful or obscure

ramify

To divide or subdivide into branches or subdivisions

recant

To withdraw formally one's belief (in something previously believed or maintained)

scintillate

To emit or send forth sparks or little flashes of light

transfigure

To give an exalted meaning or glorified appearance to

undulate

To move like a wave or in waves

vindicate

To prove true, right, or real

waive

To relinquish, especially temporarily, as a right or claim

wreak

To inflict, as a revenge or punishment

usurp

To take possession of by force