Lesson 14

to be filled with a lot of something, indicating a lively and busy atmosphere

The playground teemed with children playing and laughing during recess.

to be plentiful or to exist in large quantities

Wildflowers abound in the meadow during the spring, painting the landscape with vibrant colors.

to meet privately as a group to discuss strategy, make decisions, or select candidates

The party members caucused before the election to choose their nominee.

to board a plane or ship

After completing the check-in process, the passengers can embark the train to their destination.

to give someone courage or confidence, inspiring them to take bold actions or face challenges with determination

The leader's speech was intended to embolden the team to tackle challenging tasks.

to add a light or subtle color to something, giving it a hint of a particular shade

The sunrise tinges the sky with soft hues of pink and orange.

to take off clothing or a covering

In the presence of royalty, it is customary to doff one's hat as a sign of reverence.

to gradually moving forward or extending beyond established boundaries or limits

The company's expansion plans gradually encroach on the outskirts of the town, prompting discussions about urban development.

to openly ignore or disobey something, showing disrespect by not following rules or standards

The rebellious teenager chose to flout the rules of the school.

to be about to happen or to threaten to occur, typically used to describe a looming event or situation

Dark clouds impend over the horizon, suggesting an approaching storm.

to unfairly take money or what someone deserves from them through dishonest methods

The unscrupulous salesman bilked elderly customers out of their retirement savings by selling them unnecessary insurance policies.

showing strong support for a person, cause, or belief

Despite criticism from others, she remained a staunch advocate for human rights.

to block a passage or space, typically causing a hindrance or obstruction to the normal flow of something

the person or thing that is rejected or set aside as inferior in quality

to design or invent a new thing or method after much thinking

The engineer devised a groundbreaking solution to the complex engineering problem.

to combine and create one whole

The two companies decided to merge, forming a larger and more competitive organization.

to confuse someone, making it difficult for them to understand or think clearly

The intricate maze confounded the participants, leaving them unable to find the exit.

to share personal thoughts, feelings, or information with someone in private

She chose to confide in her best friend about her personal struggles.

to lightly burn the surface of something with intense heat

She accidentally seared her hand on the hot stove.

to fill someone with intense delight or joy

The beauty of the sunset enraptured everyone on the beach.