v. 1 to pluck; twitch; 2 to nip or pinch or the like; 3 to move with spasmodic convulsions
The loud slam of the door caused the boy to vellicate in surprise.
The loud slam of the door caused the boy to vellicate in surprise.
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pluck; twitch; pinch; nip; move with a lurch
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3 syllables
vel-li-cate
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