knudge

extract the essential elements, to bring out the essence of something

The managed to distill a small quantity of water. The philosopher wanted to distil knowledge from those texts.

to try to do something; to make an attempt

She wiped it eyes with the back of her hand and essayed a smile. How many times already have you essayed to leave me? Her first film that year was Shakti, where she essayed the lead female role.

a caustic chemical burns or destroys things; able to burn through things; strongly critical; a caustic remark or way of speaking is hurtful, critical, or intentionally unkind

She's famous in the office for her caustic wit. He laughed, a sound so caustic it must have burned coming out. He is known for his in-depth analysis and caustic views. Johnny shot him a caustic glance but held his cup out.

(usually of the stomach or other part of the body) to swell and become large (as if) by pressure from inside; to expand, swell out

the abdomen distended rapidly

to make something or someone completely wet; imbue throughout, soak thoroughly

The grass had been saturated by overnight rain. He had cut his leg badly, and his trousers were saturated with/in blood.

to fill something or someone with a quality, feeling or idea

Her poetry was imbued with a love of the outdoors. His poetry is imbued with deep, religious feeling.

to become or make something become certain

Molten volcanic lava solidifies as it cools. He solidified his commitment to the treaty, giving a forceful speech in favour of it. Support for the policy is solidifying.

not friendly or willin, g to take part in things; not interested or involved, usually because you do not approve of what is happening

She seemed rather aloof when in fact she was just shy. She kept herself aloof from her husband's business.

existing as a natural or basic part of something, existing as a natural and permanent quality of something or someone; firmly established by nature or habit

There are dangers/risks inherent in almost every sport. I have an inherent distrust of lawyers. The drug has certain inherent side effects. Any form of mountaineering has its inherent dangers.

the process of taking a case to a court of law so that a judgment can be made

The company has consistently denied responsibility, but it agreed to the settlement to avoid the expense of lengthy litigation.

a force that causes something to rotate (= turn in a circle)

a strong feeling of disapproval that most people in a society have about sth, especially when this is unfair; a strong lack of respect for a person or a group of ppl or a bad opinion of them because they have done sth society does not approve of

There is no longer any stigma to being divorced. Being an unmarried mother no longer carries the social stigma that it used to. There’s a stigma associated with low-income food programs.