The verb "instigate" generally means to provoke to action, to bring about an event. This is closest in meaning to "cause" something to happen. The word usually has a negative connotation, such that you will be more likely to hear "he instigated a fight" than "he instigated a peaceful meeting."

The verb "broker" means to arrange a deal, to negotiate something on behalf of two or more other people. It is also frequently used as a noun in which case it refers to someone who arranges deals, a person who buys and sells things on behalf of others. Additionally, "incite" means cause to happen; "ascend" means rise, go up; "implore" means beg, urge, plead, entreat; "juxtapose" means to line two things up and compare them against one another.

The verb "merit" means to deserve something, to be worthy of something, to have earned something. "Merit" is also commonly used as a noun in which case it means a commendation, a certificate or award recognizing achievement. Additionally, "dismember" means take apart; "disguise" means try and hide the true nature or appearance of something or someone.

The verb "gloat" means to brag about a victory, to speak loudly about one's accomplishments. Additionally, "lessen" means reduce the impact of; "coalesce" means come together.

The verb to "spurn" means to reject the advances of, to reject with unkindness and a lack of consideration. So, to be "spurned" means to be rejected. Additionally, "enamored" means in love with, deeply attracted to; "denied" means claimed is false.

The verb "proscribe" means to forbid something (usually through legal means), to not allow something to happen. Additionally, "recall" means remember; "recite" means speak aloud from memory, read aloud from a script; "usurp" means take over power from; "cram" can mean either shove into a tight space or study intensely for a test.

The verb "corroborate" means to offer evidence in support of someone else's version of events, to verify, confirm, and endorse. Additionally, "inhabit" means live in; "conspire" means plan with someone against someone else, plan to commit a crime; "discipline" means punish for bad behavior; "renege" means go back on one's word, say you will do something and then not do it.

The verb "deliberate" means to consider, to think carefully and deeply about. Additionally, "meander" means to follow an indirect and winding route (like a river); "squirm" means fidget, wriggle with discomfort; "dispose" means get rid of, throw away; "dissuade" means convince someone not to do something.

The verb "grovel" means to get down on one's knees and beg for something (like forgiveness). Additionally, "sprint" means run fast; "declare" means announce, say publicly; "appoint" means nominate, select as a candidate, choose for a position.

The verb "conciliate" means appease, pacify, to stop someone from being angry about something. Additionally, "applaud" means clap for, praise; "apprehend" means catch, arrest; "replicate" means produce a copy of, imitate, mimic; "reprimand" means yell at, discipline, punish for bad behavior.