Lesson 6

to cause to be in love or infatuated by someone or something

to hate a behavior or way of thought, believing that it is morally wrong

She abhors dishonesty and always values honesty above all else.

an official, typically in an academic setting, responsible for supervising exams, maintaining order, and enforcing rules

The proctor monitored the students during the final exam.

a loud resonant repeating noise

to eat something eagerly and in large quantities, often implying intense hunger or enjoyment

The aroma of freshly baked cookies made it irresistible, and the kids eagerly devoured the entire batch.

to beat someone repeatedly and forcefully

The mob belabored the thief with sticks until the police arrived.

to make an effort to achieve a goal or complete a task

Despite the challenges, he endeavors to create a positive impact in his community.

to express one's disagreement, refusal, or reluctance

When asked to work overtime, Sarah demurred, citing family commitments.

to obtain something, especially through effort or skill

The project manager worked diligently to procure the necessary resources for the upcoming initiative, ensuring its success.

a hairstyle, especially one that is elaborate or professionally done

The stylist created a sleek coiffure for the runway show.

to gather or receive something, like money or benefits, slowly over a period of time

Over the years, he accrued a lot of vacation days at work.

to strategically navigate or direct a vehicle, object, or oneself through a series of planned movements

The pilot had to maneuver the aircraft through turbulent weather conditions.

to climb a surface using hands and feet

The cat tried to clamber onto the high shelf to reach its favorite perch.

a series of rapid, light sounds occurring in quick succession

The patter of raindrops on the window was calming and rhythmic.

a large, disordered mass of things

The attic was stacked with a welter of forgotten trinkets and broken furniture.

to brutally kill a large number of people

The invading army sought to massacre the entire village population.

to confidently state or declare something as true

The company's spokesperson averred that the product was safe for consumer use.

to cause something to become weak or less effective

Prolonged exposure to loud noise can impair hearing over time.

to dry up or shrink, typically due to a loss of moisture

Without regular watering, plants in the garden tend to wither.