37
permeate(verb, clean, drain, breach, occupy)
27
pierce(noun, verb, study, cut, fix)
23
infiltrate(verb, enter, breach, absorb, come)
23
perforate(verb, cut, clear, separate, open)
22
pervade(verb, spread, breach, occupy, violate)
20
enter(verb, cut, attack, open, turn)
19
stab(noun, verb, cut, drive, open)
19
puncture(verb, cut, fix, clear, separate)
17
bore(verb, cut, drive, open, turn)
17
fathom(verb, get, accept, follow, grasp)
16
comprehend(verb, get, accept, follow, grasp)
15
drill(verb, cut, drive, open, turn)
15
power through
14
imbue(verb, flood, wash, steep, soak)
13
discern(verb, get, accept, consider, see)
13
grasp(verb, get, accept, follow, realize)
12
get through(verb, expression, phrasal verb, break, pass)
11
diffuse(verb, enter, flood, pierce, infuse)
11
probe(verb, study, cut, check, drive)
11
riddle(verb, open, draw, use, sink)
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