Lesson 2

the eggs that an aquatic animal or an amphibian lays and are covered with a transparent layer

to cause someone to become extremely angry

The unfair treatment by the authorities enraged the protesters.

to strike or beat someone several times with force

The coach threatened to drub the players if they didn't improve their performance.

(of an animal, child, or plant) to grow with strength, health, or energy

The baby thrived in the loving and supportive care of her family.

to feel extremely worried and angry internally while trying not to show it externally

She seethed with frustration as she listened to the excuses.

to spread or circulate news, rumors, or information widely

He bruits the latest gossip around the office, eagerly sharing rumors with his coworkers.

to take away someone's possession, right, authority, etc.

The court divested the business owner of their controlling shares due to fraud.

to give something to someone to take care of or keep safe

The traveler consigned her valuable belongings to the hotel's safe while exploring the city.

to abandon or desert someone, typically in a time of need or difficulty

She forsakes her loyal companion, leaving him stranded in the wilderness.

to sharpen or stimulate, typically referring to one's appetite, curiosity, or interest

He whets his appetite with the tantalizing aroma of freshly baked bread.

to reply quickly and sharply, often in a clever or aggressive manner

When teased about her cooking skills, she retorted, "Well, at least my food won't cause a kitchen evacuation!"

to obtain legal ownership and protection for an invention or innovation

After years of hard work, the scientist was finally able to patent her novel medical discovery.

revelry in drinking; a merry drinking party

to illegally take someone away, especially by force or deception

The criminal attempted to abduct the child from the school playground.

to put an idea, proposition, theory, etc. forward for further consideration

The scientist propounded a new theory to explain the phenomenon observed in the experiment.

to grant freedom or release from slavery or servitude

The benevolent master manumits his most trusted slave, granting him freedom and independence.