Lesson 45

to the highest degree

After a long day at work, she found the warm bath quite soothing.

at a location close to a specified point

The campsite is located in the woods, somewhere thereabouts.

in an unfriendly and cold manner

She responded icily to his apology, making it clear that she wasn’t ready to forgive him.

from the beginning but in a new or fresh manner

They decided to approach the project anew after facing challenges.

at or to a great height, especially in the atmosphere or sky

The drone hovered aloft, collecting data from high above the trees.

to a full or complete degree

She was wholly committed to the cause, dedicating all her time and energy.

in a willing and unhesitant manner

She readily accepted the invitation to speak at the conference.

being something as a fact although not legally accepted

The de facto government continued to function despite not having legal recognition from other nations.

to be consistent with, match, or agree with something

His actions do not comport with his words.

to abandon a person or an organization when they are in need or at a critical moment

She felt utterly betrayed when her closest colleagues deserted her in the midst of the company's crisis.

to avoid a thing or doing something on purpose

Health-conscious individuals often eschew sugary beverages in favor of water or herbal tea.

to strongly encourage someone to take action

The urgent pleas from the community impelled the government to take swift action in response to the crisis.

to relax lazily

After a busy week, they loll on the sofa and watch TV.

to forcefully stop or crush something

The military was called in to quell the uprising and restore order.

(of animals or birds) to lose hair, feathers, etc. temporarily before they grow back

The bird began to molt in the spring, shedding its old feathers for new ones.