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besiege. ( verb).
means: to surround a place, especially with an army, to prevent people or supplies getting in or out.

The town had been besieged for two months but still resisted the aggressors.
compress. (noun).
means: a thick soft piece of cloth which is pressed to a part of a person's body to stop bleeding or to reduce pain or swelling.
denounce. (verb).
means: to criticize something or someone strongly and publicly.

the Assembly denounced the use of violence.
dispatch. (verb).
means: to send something, especially goods or a message, somewhere.

the mayor dispatched 150 police officers to restore order.
douse. (verb).
means: to make something or someone wet by throwing a lot of liquid over them.

he doused the car with gasoline and set it on fire.
expressly. (adverb).
means: in a way that is clear.

I expressly told you to be home by midnight.
famished. (adjective).
means: extremely hungry.


Have some dinner with us - you must be famished!
forsake. (verb).
means: to leave someone forever, especially when they need you.


Do not forsake me!
gainful. (adjective).
means: providing money or something else that is useful.


Many graduates tell of months spent in search of gainful employment.
inept. (adjective).
means: not skilled or effective.

He was always rather inept at sport.
He was criticized for his inept handling of the situation.