Wither – to become dry, weak, or shrivelled, especially because of age or lack of water
Example Sentence: The flowers began to wither under the hot afternoon sun.
Fondant – a sweet, soft icing used to decorate cakes and pastries
Example Sentence: The baker covered the birthday cake with smooth pink fondant.
Liquidate – to sell something, especially a business’s assets, in order to pay debts or raise money
Example Sentence: The company had to liquidate some of its assets to pay its debts.
Creak – to make a long, harsh sound when something moves or bears weight
Example Sentence: The old wooden door began to creak as I opened it.
Unfurl – to open or spread out something that was rolled or folded
Example Sentence: The sailor watched the flag unfurl in the strong breeze.
Belligerent – hostile, aggressive, or eager to fight
Example Sentence: The belligerent customer shouted angrily at the shopkeeper.
Gourmet – of high quality and often prepared with great skill; relating to fine food
Example Sentence: We enjoyed a gourmet meal at the new restaurant.
Mishmash – a confused mixture or collection of different things
Example Sentence: Her desk was a mishmash of books, papers, pens, and toys.
Query – a question, especially one asking for information or clarification
Example Sentence: The student sent an email to the teacher with a query about the assignment.
Peal – a loud, clear, ringing sound, especially of laughter, bells, or thunder
Example Sentence: A peal of laughter echoed through the room.
