Unit 10 - Lesson 2

to bend the head or move the upper half of the body forward to show respect or as a way of greeting

As the queen entered the room, the courtiers bowed deeply.

something that we give to someone because we like them, especially on a special occasion, or to say thank you

He put the gift under the Christmas tree.

an act of taking a person's hand and shaking it as a greeting or after having made an agreement with them

They sealed the deal with a firm handshake.

to touch someone else's lips or other body parts with one's lips to show love, sexual desire, respect, etc.

Every morning, he kisses his wife before leaving for work.

a raised body of water that moves along the surface of a sea, river, lake, etc.

The children ran towards the shoreline, excited to play in the waves crashing on the beach.

believing in irrational or supernatural ideas or practices, often based on luck or omens

She is superstitious about walking under ladders, believing it brings bad luck.

to intentionally stay away from or refuse contact with someone

To prevent a confrontation, he tried to avoid his ex-girlfriend at the party.

used to show likelihood or possibility without absolute certainty

She will probably arrive at the party after 8 PM.

to say or show one's unwillingness to do something that someone has asked

The student had to refuse the invitation to join the extracurricular club due to time constraints.