Lesson 11

to curse or condemn someone with great intensity or severity

She accurse her enemies every night before bed, wishing ill upon them.

to feel irritated, angry, or displeased about something

She resents having to do all the household chores while her siblings do nothing.

a flat part of a bicycle or machine that is pushed with the foot to make it move or operate. It is typically circular and part of the mechanism that drives motion

She pushed the pedal to start the bicycle.

to mark or engrave a surface with a design or pattern, typically to create a lasting impression or decoration

Next week, the jeweler will inscribe the couple's wedding rings with their initials and wedding date.

to praise someone or something enthusiastically and often publicly

Critics acclaim her novel as a masterpiece.

to behave in a way that lowers the dignity or respect of oneself or others

He demeaned himself by speaking rudely to the waiter.

to make up for a past offense or mistake by doing something good or beneficial

She atones for her mistakes by volunteering at the local soup kitchen.

to cut something by striking it with an axe or similar tool

The lumberjack skillfully hewed the massive tree with precise axe strikes.

to produce a high-pitched, unpleasant, screechy sound

While we were cooking, the kettle was whining as it heated up.

a young offspring of a dog, wolf, or certain other carnivorous mammals

to attach or fasten something to another object or surface

She affixes a stamp to each envelope before mailing the letters.

to strongly criticize someone for their actions or words

She frequently rebukes her children for not completing their chores on time.

an excited state of agitation

to restrict or reduce the normal activity or function of something

The brake system is designed to inhibit the movement of the vehicle when applied.

to turn pale, especially in response to fear, shock, or surprise

While waiting for the results, she was visibly blanching.

an arrangement according to which a bank keeps and protects someone's money that can be taken out or added to

Sarah opened a savings account at the local bank to start saving for her future.

to cause severe destruction or damage

The hurricane ravaged the coastal town, leaving behind a trail of destruction.

to claim or suggest something, often falsely or without proof

He purports to be an expert in finance, but he has no qualifications in the field.