Lesson 31

to have a strong and continuous desire for something

She yearns for the freedom to pursue her passions.

a flying vehicle such as an aircraft that is controlled from afar and has no pilot

The photographer used a drone to capture stunning aerial shots of the landscape.

to speak loudly, expressing strong opinions or complaints

The customer began to rant about the poor service, expressing frustration with the long wait and unhelpful staff.

to make objections, often over small details without a good reason

Despite the delicious dinner, she couldn't help but cavil about the tablecloth not matching the décor.

eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

a long bar of iron or metal that supports the weight of a building

The construction workers carefully lifted the steel beam into place, securing it to the framework of the building.

small and round balls of ice falling from the sky like rain

She watched the hail bounce off the window during the storm.

to talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way

Despite being focused on the meeting agenda, he continued to prate about irrelevant personal anecdotes.

to introduce something or someone to the public for the first time

The singer debuts her new song at the music festival.

to have a beneficial or harmful result or effect

to continue staying somewhere

to severely criticize or scold someone for their actions or behaviors

The supervisor frequently reprimands team members for unprofessional conduct.

to express great satisfaction of one's own success, often with a mischievous behavior and in an annoying manner

to mention something without directly talking about it in detail

She alluded to her upcoming plans but didn't reveal the specific details.

to make a person feel ashamed, uneasy, or nervous, especially in front of other people

His clumsy fall embarrassed him in front of his colleagues.

to casually steal something unimportant or of small value

He tried to filch a coin from the table when no one was looking.

to twist and twine together or around something, often in a way that it is difficult to separate

to remember past events, experiences, or memories with a sense of nostalgia

During the family reunion, they spent hours reminiscing about their childhood adventures.

to wash or bathe