Lesson 14

a deep and personal connection between individuals, often emotional or psychological

The intimacy between the two friends allowed them to share their deepest fears.

a subtle suggestion or hint about something

The politician's speech contained subtle intimations about potential policy changes in the near future.

to make someone feel afraid or nervous

The teacher's strict demeanor intimidated the students into behaving well.

to captivate someone completely

The magician's performance enthralled the audience.

to formally place someone in a throne, such as a monarch

The Archbishop was enthroned in a solemn ceremony, signifying his official role as the spiritual leader.

to express passion or excitement about something

She always enthused most when discussing her work helping underprivileged children.

having or showing intense excitement, eagerness, or passion for something

His enthusiastic support for the project helped drive it to success.

to make someone do something specific, often by offering something attractive

Advertisers hoped colorful displays would entice shoppers to browse their selection.

the musical support provided by one or more instruments or voices to enhance or complement a soloist or main melody

The guitarist provided a rhythmic accompaniment to the singer's soulful rendition of the ballad.

to go somewhere with someone

Sarah asked John to accompany her to the concert.

someone who helps another to commit a crime or do a wrongdoing

The gang members were all charged as accomplices in the drug trafficking operation.

to achieve something after dealing with the difficulties

After years of dedicated practice, she accomplished fluency in three foreign languages.

(of plants and shrubs) shedding foliage at the end of the growing season

expressing feelings or opinions, loudly and forcefully

The opposition party voiced vociferous complaints about the new tax policy during the legislative session.

to verbally express deep sadness over a loss or unfortunate situation

The community gathered to lament the passing of their beloved leader, sharing stories and expressing their deep sorrow.

an expression of deep sorrow, often through crying or wailing

After hearing of the tragic accident, a lamentation rose from the crowd, echoing their shared pain.

to come or be combined together

The two countries conjoined to form a new alliance that would promote peace and cooperation in the region.

pertaining to marriage or the bond and rights shared by spouses

They enjoyed a weekend retreat to strengthen their conjugal bond.

(grammar) to show how a verb changes depending on number, person, tense, etc.

In Spanish class, we learned how to conjugate regular verbs in the present tense.

a list or an arrangement of inflected forms of a verb

He struggled with the conjugation of irregular verbs in the past tense.