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Term: provoke

Senses/Meanings:

1. Verb - To cause a reaction or response in someone; to incite or stimulate.

Example sentence: His harsh words provoked her to tears.

2. Verb - To deliberately annoy or anger someone in order to get a reaction.

Example sentence: The children kept poking the dog with a stick, trying to provoke a reaction.

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Term: evoke

Senses/Meanings:

1. Verb - To bring forth or elicit a feeling, memory, or response.

Example sentence: The old photograph evoked memories of her childhood.

2. Verb - To create an atmosphere or impression.

Example sentence: The artwork in the gallery evokes a sense of serenity and peace.

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