English vocabulary

Vocabulary

lash out at someone

to suddenly speak angrily or aggressively to someone, usually in response to frustration or anger.

incursion

a sudden invasion or attack into a territory, often to promote a specific objective.

enforce laws

to compel obedience to rules and regulations, ensuring compliance through authority.

tenure

the period during which a person holds a position or office, especially in an academic or professional context.

clothes line

a cord or wire used for hanging wet clothes to dry outside or indoors.

quash the conviction

to suppress or invalidate a legal conviction, rendering it null and void.

frightful ordeals

extremely unpleasant or distressing experiences

heaps

a disorderly collection of objects

charred

burned or scorched blackened by heat

husks

the dry outer coverings of seeds or fruits, often removed before consumption.

sludge

a thick, viscous liquid or semi-solid material, often resulting from industrial processes or waste.

carting

the act of transporting or carrying items, often in a cart or vehicle.

filmsy

thin and easily torn; lacking in strength

atone

to make amends or reparations for a wrongdoing or offense.

dabble

take part in an activity

foster

to promote the development or growth of something, typically a child or an idea.

muster

to gather or assemble people or resources, often in preparation for action or a task.

convey

to communicate or make known

debunk

to expose the falseness or disproven claims of a myth or belief.

dire

extremely serious or urgent

swindled

to cheat or defraud someone out of money or possessions

havoc

widespread destruction or disorder

latch onto

to grasp or hold on to something firmly, often in a figurative sense.

fleeting

lasting for a very short time or moment

prone

likely to suffer from or experience something, typically something undesirable.