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1. buckle (v.) [ˋbʌk!]
to become bent or curved because of heat or pressure, or to make something bend or curve in this way
EX: The pilot told us to buckle our seat belts because the plane was about to land.
2. insolent (adj.) [ˈɪnsələnt]
Rude, especially when you should be showing respect.
EX: An instance of insolent behavior, treatment, or speech.
3. slacken (v.) [ˈslækən]
to become looser, or to make something looser.
EX: We're on the last lap, so don't slacken!
4. propitiate (v.) [prəˋpɪʃɪ͵et]
to make someone who has been unfriendly or angry with you feel more friendly by doing something to please them
EX: They offered sacrifices to propitiate the gods.
5. oath (n.) [oʊθ]
a formal promise, especially one made in a court of law.
EX: The judge reminded the witness that she was under oath.
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