invoke - 1.  to call on (a higher power) for assistance, support or inspiration  2.  to appeal to or cite in support or justification.  3.  to call for earnestly;  solicit

justify - 1.  to demonstrate or prove to be just, right, or valid.  2.  to declare free of blame;  absolve.

juxtapose - 1.  to place side by side, especially for comparison or contrast

linger - 1.  to be slow in leaving, especially out of reluctance;  tarry  2.  to pass (a period of time) in a leisurely or aimless manner.

lure - 1.  to attract by wile or temptation;  entice

maim - 1.  to disable or disfigure, usually be depriving of the use of a limb or other part of the body.  2.  to make imperfect or defective;  impair.

manifest - 1.  to show or demonstrate plainly;  reveal  2.  to be evidence of;  prove. 

mitigate - 1.  to moderate (a quality or condition) in force or intensity;  alleviate.  2.  to become milder

oppress - 1.  to keep down by severe an unjust use of force or authority  2.  to weigh heavily on

orate - to speak in a formal, pompous manner

originate - 1.  to bring into being;  create  2.  to come into being;  start

parlay - 1.  to bet (an original wager and its winnings) on a subsequent event.  2. . to maneuver (an asset) to great advantage  3.  to have a discussion, especially with an enemy. 

proclaim - 1.  to announce officially and publicly;  declare.  2.  to indicate conspicuously;  make plain