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Lesson 18

Posted by KurioCT | Jan 10, 2026 | Improve Your Vocabulary | 0 |

Lesson 18

Mollify – To calm or soothe someone’s feelings, often when they are upset

Example Sentence: She tried to mollify her friend with a sincere apology and a warm hug.

Salvage – To save something from being lost, destroyed, or damaged

Example Sentence: Firefighters worked quickly to salvage what they could from the burning building.

Dredge – To clean, deepen, or gather something from the bottom of a body of water; or to bring up something unpleasant

Example Sentence: They had to dredge the riverbed to remove the debris after the storm.

Blemish – A small flaw or mark that spoils the appearance or perfection of something

Example Sentence: The mirror had a tiny blemish that only became visible in bright light.

Intrinsic – Belonging naturally to something; an essential part of its nature

Example Sentence: Kindness seemed to be an intrinsic part of his personality.

Pamphlet – A small printed booklet that provides information about a particular topic

Example Sentence: The museum handed out a pamphlet explaining the history of the exhibits.

Stipulate – To specify something as a condition or requirement in an agreement

Example Sentence: The contract will stipulate that all work must be completed within six months.

Unruly – Difficult to control or manage; disorderly or badly behaved

Example Sentence: The unruly crowd refused to settle down, even after repeated warnings.

Judder – To shake or vibrate strongly and repeatedly

Example Sentence: The old car began to judder as it struggled up the steep hill.

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