Lesson 43

to reluctantly admit that something is true after denying it first

After a heated debate, he finally conceded that he might have been wrong.

to put force on something or to use power in order to influence someone or something

The charismatic leader was able to exert a significant influence on the team.

to cut or shape the edge of a material at an angle other than a right angle, typically for joining or decorative purposes

The carpenter carefully bevels the edges of the wooden boards to create a smooth and angled joint.

to cross a body of water by wading or driving through it at a shallow point

The explorers ford the river by carefully driving their off-road vehicles through the shallow water.

a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

to think deeply and reflect

Writers often muse on the complexities of human emotions when crafting characters.

of or relating to or characteristic of Scotland or its people or culture or its English dialect or Gaelic language

small trout-like silvery marine or freshwater food fishes of cold northern waters

to make a situation less tense or dangerous by calming emotions or reducing the likelihood of conflict or violence

The negotiator defuses the tense situation by speaking calmly and offering compromises.

to create difficulty or obstacles that make it hard for something to happen or progress

The heavy traffic impeded our journey to the airport.

to implant or insert something, typically a graft or scion, into a living plant or tree to facilitate growth

The gardener ingrafts new branches onto the fruit tree to improve its yield.

a young deer, typically in its first year of life

The mother deer watched carefully as her fawn grazed.

to roughly estimate quantities or time

She gauges the amount of ingredients needed for the recipe based on experience.

to strongly and enthusiastically encourage someone who is doing something

The teacher exhorted the students to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth and learning.

to gather leftover crops or grains from fields after the harvest

The peasants glean wheat from the fields after the harvest to supplement their meager food supplies.

to soak food in a solution of water and salt, often to preserve or flavor it

She brines the turkey overnight in a mixture of salt, water, and spices to ensure it stays moist and flavorful.

to involve someone in an argument, conflict, or complex situation

He inadvertently embroiled himself in a heated debate at the family gathering by expressing a controversial opinion.

to send money, usually as payment or transfer

She remitted the rent by bank transfer.