grave (the adjective)
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serious
Using a hairdryer in the bathtub is a grave mistake.
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gravity (not the force)
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important
Many didn't realize the gravity of the virus's spread.
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aggravate
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annoy, irk
Running on his sore leg aggravated his old injury.
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levitate
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hover in the air
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alleviate
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reduce, ease
Tylenol will alleviate a headache.
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leverage
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support, strength, force
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elevate
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lift
Elevate your legs if your feet hurt.
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brute
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beast, monster
Jeff lifted that boulder with sheer brute force.
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brutality
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savagely violent
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gravitate
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move towards, draw to
Jeremy's charm made people naturally gravitate to him at any social occasion.
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