"Stipulate" means decide on conditions, designate, spell out the rules.

"Dupe" means to fool someone, to play swindle someone

"Invoke" means to call upon a spirit, to appeal to something.

"Refuse" means to disagree, to say no, to decline.

"Contend" means compete or fight, argue.

The verb "presume" means to suppose, to determine that something is likely true based on the evidence. Additionally, "establish" means set up; "mock" means make fun; "allocate" means give to for a particular reason, distribute to a group of people.

The verb "apportion" means share out, divide among, allocate. So, if a mother had six pieces of chocolate and three children to give the pieces too, she could "apportion" them fairly by giving each child two chocolates.

The verb "incorporate" means to take in, to bring in, to make part of a whole, to include. Additionally, "ridicule" means make fun of; "secede" means leave a union, leave a group.

The verb "castigate" means to scold, to yell at. Additionally, "presume" means suppose, think something is true based on evidence; "lend" means allow to borrow; "soothe" means calm, help make feel better.

The verb "appeal" means to ask for help or information, to beg or "plead" for assistance. Additionally, "postpone" means delay until a later date; "acknowledge" means recognize the existence of; "allure" means tempt, attract, entice.

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.