Lesson 32

to criticize or joke about someone or something in public

The cartoonist lampooned the mayor's policies in the newspaper.

to legally force someone to leave a property, often because they broke the rules of the rental agreement

The landlord had to evict the tenant for consistently failing to pay rent.

to take a short and leisurely journey or excursion, often for pleasure or recreation

Eager to enjoy the sunny weather, they decided to jaunt to the nearby beach for a relaxing afternoon.

to display or show off something in a conspicuous or boastful manner

She flaunted her new designer handbag at the party, drawing attention from everyone.

to feel amazed or puzzled by something extraordinary or remarkable

She marvels at the beauty of the sunset, its vibrant colors painting the sky.

a framework or padding used to create a fuller rear silhouette in skirts or dresses, popular in 19th-century fashion

to pass off something false or inferior as genuine or valuable, typically with the intent to deceive

The shady salesman tries to foist counterfeit watches onto unsuspecting customers.

a type of large spoon with a long handle and a deep bowl, particularly used for serving liquid food

She used a ladle to serve the soup into bowls.

a state of embarrassment due to failing, getting humiliated, or disappointed

His chagrin was palpable when he realized he had forgotten his lines during the play.

a long and narrow piece of wood or metal used to hold together or fasten other materials of a building

to assign or allocate a different seating position or place to someone

The event planner reseats the guests to ensure a balanced distribution of attendees at each table.

to secretly cooperate or conspire with others, typically to commit wrongdoing or deceit

The corrupt officials connive with businessmen to embezzle public funds.

to express one's emotions through facial expressions, gestures, and tone of voice

to have control and authority over a place, like a country

The king reigned over the kingdom for decades, establishing a prosperous era.

to walk heavily and laboriously, typically with a slow and monotonous pace

The tired hiker had to plod through the thick mud on the trail.

to describe an event, experience, etc to someone in a detailed manner

The historian chose to recount the tale of the ancient civilization's rise and fall.

to completely destroy a building, city, etc.

The old factory was deemed unsafe, so they decided to raze it and build a new facility.

a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity

to trick opponents in games like poker by acting confidently with a weak hand, making them think one has a strong hand

She successfully bluffed her opponent into thinking she had a royal flush, causing them to fold their straight.

uncover or extract implicit information or qualities inherent in something

The detective educes vital clues from the crime scene, piecing together the sequence of events.