Permeate –
spread throughout (something); pervade.
“the aroma of soup permeated the air”
Extrapolate
extend the application of (a method or conclusion) to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue or similar methods will be applicable.
“the results cannot be extrapolated to other patient groups”
Gratification
pleasure, especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire.
“a thirst for sexual gratification”
Crate
a slatted wooden case used for transporting goods.
“a crate of bananas”
stow away
conceal oneself on a ship, aircraft, or other passenger vehicle in order to travel secretly or without paying the fare.
“he stowed away on a ship bound for South Africa”
Tributary – Noun
a river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake.
“the Illinois River, a tributary of the Mississippi”
Prevalent – adjective
widespread in a particular area or at a particular time.
“the social ills prevalent in society today”
throw up
vomit.
“I leaned over and threw up again”
eat a horse
(I’m so hungry), I could eat a horse. humorous. used to say that you are extremely hungry.
Intermittently – adverb
at irregular intervals; not continuously or steadily.
“he has worked intermittently in a variety of jobs”
call it a day
decide or agree to stop doing something.
“after three marriages, many men would have been more than ready to call it a day”
Achilles heel – noun
a weakness or vulnerable point.
“the Achilles heel of the case for nuclear power remains the issue of the disposal of waste”
Pervasive – adjective
(especially of an unwelcome influence or physical effect) spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people.
“ageism is pervasive and entrenched in our society”
Adversity noun
a difficult or unpleasant situation.
“resilience in the face of adversity”
Eccentric – adjective
(of a person or their behaviour) unconventional and slightly strange.
“he noted her eccentric appearance”
Contemplate – verb
look thoughtfully for a long time at.
“he contemplated his image in the mirrors”
“People contemplate doing things like others to become as successful as others.”
Achilles tendon – noun
the tendon connecting calf muscles to the heel.
Backlash noun
a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, especially to a social or political development.
“a public backlash against racism”
Outcry – noun
an exclamation or shout.
“an outcry of spontaneous passion”
set alight
To cause to begin to burn
Deleterious – adjective
causing harm or damage.
“divorce is assumed to have deleterious effects on children”
Intrigue verb
arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate.
“I was intrigued by your question”
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