verb, formal - to absorb or take in ideas or knowledge
noun, literary - the person who someone has promised to marry
noun - the ability to do something well or effectively
adjective - showing an attitude of being superior to others
verb, formal - to express an opinion, often formally or publicly
adjective - not straight; twisted or turned to one side
adverb - immediately, with no hesitation, without stopping to think
verb - to stimulate or increase interest, appetite, or desire
noun - the quality of being clear enough to read