SET 03

Find (something) out for certain; make sure of.

Declare (someone) free from guilt, obligation, or punishment; Assume an office or position.

Agree to a demand, request, or treaty.

Leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to escape from custody or avoid arrest.

Express discontent or sorrow over (something).

Think deeply about something; meditate or reflect.

Cause (something) to change direction; turn aside from a straight course; Cause (someone) to deviate from an intended purpose.

Make (someone) feel intimidated or apprehensive.

Publicly denounce.

Reduce (something) in quality or value; degrade; Lower the moral character of (someone).

Make an amount or supply of something last longer by using or consuming it frugally; Manage to make a living with difficulty.

Make (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features; Make (a statement or story) more interesting by adding extra details that are often untrue.

Restrict or impede (someone or something) in such a way that free action or movement is difficult.

Attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage.

Deceive or trick.

Delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder.

Interpret (a person's words or actions) wrongly.

(of a river or road) follow a winding course.

Drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place.

Hold and state as one's opinion.

Treat with an apparent kindness which betrays a feeling of superiority; Frequent (a shop, restaurant, or other establishment) as a customer.

Express one's opinions in a pompous and dogmatic way; (in the Roman Catholic Church) officiate as bishop, especially at Mass.

Make (someone) less angry or hostile.

Make (someone) anxious or unsettled.

Refuse to accept; reject.

Criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner.

Make or become much greater, more intense, or more numerous.

Attempt to explain or justify (behaviour or an attitude) with logical reasons, even if these are not appropriate.

Revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement).

Bitterly regret (something one has done or allowed to happen) and wish it undone