Lesson 23

to twist or bend something out of its normal or natural shape

The gymnast was able to contort her body into unbelievable positions.

moving in a high speed

The fleet deer leaped gracefully through the forest.

to steal something, especially in a sneaky or deceitful manner

The thief purloins valuable items from unsuspecting pedestrians in the bustling city streets.

to contribute to a particular result or outcome

Regular exercise conduce to better physical health and overall well-being.

to imitate something in a humorous or exaggerated manner

The comedian burlesqued the president's speech, eliciting laughter from the audience.

to intentionally say or do something that disrespects or humiliates someone

He didn't appreciate the sarcastic tone and felt she was trying to insult his intelligence.

to successfully overcome challenges or difficulties

She worked hard to surmount the obstacles in her academic journey and graduated with honors.

to publicly state that one supports or approves someone or something

The celebrity endorsed the new skincare product, praising its effectiveness.

to cleverly come up with an idea, theory, or plan using creative thinking

The detective contrived a clever plan to solve the mysterious case.

to gradually reduce or stop a baby's dependency on breastfeeding or bottle-feeding, introducing them to other foods and drinks

Parents often choose a specific time to wean their babies from breastfeeding or bottle-feeding.

to cut food into small pieces or shreds using a tool with sharp holes

Grate the cheese for the pizza using a cheese grater.

a passage by which a bodily fluid (especially blood) is diverted from one channel to another

a temporary residence, often for relaxation or exploration

During her sojourn in Paris, she visited all the famous museums.

to capture someone's interest or curiosity

The mystery novel intrigued her with its twists and turns.

to remove someone from a position or place, often forcefully

The shareholders voted to oust the CEO due to financial mismanagement.

to criticize or reprimand severely and publicly

The journalist lambastes the government for its lack of transparency in the recent scandal.

to make someone more susceptible or inclined to a particular condition or behavior

Genetic factors predispose some individuals to develop certain medical conditions.

to implicitly convey something such as an idea, feeling, etc. in addition to something's basic meaning

The use of warm colors like red and orange in the painting connotes a sense of passion and intensity.

to exceed in quality or achievement

Her exceptional skills allowed her to surpass her competitors in the singing competition.

to make someone angry

The constant noise from the construction site maddened the residents.