Lesson 6

a sweet alcoholic beverage made from a mix of herbs, fruits, and different spices

The bartender carefully poured the vibrant green liqueur into the cocktail shaker.

any kind of alcoholic drink made through the process of heating and cooling, such as whiskey, vodka, rum, gin, and tequila

The liquor store had a wide selection of spirits, including vodka, rum, and tequila.

to eliminate someone, often perceived as a threat, by causing their death

The mob boss ordered his henchmen to liquidate the rival gang members.

to change from a solid state and become fluid or liquid

As the temperature rose, the snow on the ground started to liquefy.

an order issued by a judge that authorizes the police to take specific actions

The suspect's criminal history and behavior provided enough grounds to issue a search warrant.

feeling or showing caution and attentiveness regarding possible dangers or problems

She was wary of strangers approaching her late at night.

in a careful manner, with a sense of caution and suspicion

He warily entered the abandoned house, flashlight in hand, ready for any surprises.

to assist or encourage someone to do something, particularly in committing a wrongdoing or crime

The gang leader was found guilty of abetting illegal drug trafficking operations.

in or to bed

Their favorite activity on weekends was to have breakfast abed, enjoying a leisurely start to the day.

a feeling of satisfaction caused by the fulfillment of a desire

The satisfaction and gratification of completing a challenging project were immense.

to give a person happiness, fulfillment, or satisfaction

The surprise party was planned to gratify her on her birthday and make her feel special.

without costing anything

The store offered free samples of their new product gratis to customers.

done with no proper reason and often causing harm

The critic accused the author of including gratuitous violence in the novel for shock value.

an additional amount of money given to someone for their services

The waiter received a generous gratuity for providing excellent service throughout the meal.

a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things to highlight their similarities and convey a deeper meaning

He used the metaphor of a journey to describe the process of personal growth.

a field of science, dealing with metals and how to utilize them

The metallurgy lab is equipped with advanced equipment for analyzing the composition and structure of metals.

(of insects and amphibians) to go through a remarkable change, usually involving different stages, leading to the development into the adult form

in a manner that uses a word or phrase to convey a meaning beyond its literal interpretation

He was, metaphorically, chained to his desk all weekend.

a branch of philosophy that deals with abstract concepts such as existence or reality

The concept of the soul is often explored within the realm of metaphysics.