Verbs of political and social activities and events

pick up
meet someone for sexual purposes
 
poll
get the votes of
 
co-opt
appoint summarily or commandeer
 
snooker
fool or dupe
 
give it a whirl
try
 
burn
execute by tying to a stake and setting alight
 
begin
achieve or accomplish in the least degree, usually used in the negative
 
care
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
 
rejoin
join again
 
take care
be careful, prudent, or watchful
 
compass
bring about; accomplish
 
litigate
engage in legal proceedings
 
oversimplify
simplify to an excessive degree
 
pull the plug
prevent from happening or continuing
 
rehouse
put up in a new or different housing
 
outrage
violate the sacred character of a place or language
 
authorise
give or delegate power or authority to
 
classify
declare unavailable, as for security reasons
 
engage
carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)
 
bilk
cheat somebody out of what is due, especially money
 
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