SAT词汇技能5 - 第49课

to obtain something, often by imposing on others, without intending to repay or reciprocate the favor

to casually look at different products in a store with no intention of making a purchase

to cause to become resentful or bitter, typically through the use of harmful or spiteful words or actions

to deceive or trick someone, often by pretending to be sincere or honest when one is not

to establish deeply and firmly, often making something difficult to change or remove

to paint on wet plaster, allowing the colors to become fixed as the plaster dries, often used in mural painting

to confuse someone, often by being difficult to understand

to promise to marry someone, typically with a formal ceremony or agreement, often involving the exchange of rings

to be an omen or indication of a future outcome, often suggesting something negative or ominous

to prove to be superior in strength, influence, or authority

to cause pain, suffering, or distress, often as a result of illness, injury, or hardship

to put forward a theory, idea, or argument for consideration or discussion

to contribute a specified amount of money before a card game, poker hand, or other gambling activity begins

to consume or absorb liquids, especially beverages

to add fuel to a fire, metaphorically or literally, in order to increase its intensity or excitement

to dissolve gradually into a liquid state, often due to high humidity or decomposition

to give special advantages or rights to someone or something

to lightly burn something on the surface, causing minimal damage

to intensely compete with another person in order to achieve something