Uncommon Meanings: English Vocabulary List

to make someone experience something unpleasant

"They subject prisoners to harsh conditions."

"The prisoners were subjected to cruel treatment and harsh conditions during their time in the camp."

to formally contract or engage services for a specific purpose or period

"They chartered a plane for the trip."

"The group decided to charter a private plane for their trip because they wanted more flexibility and privacy than a commercial airline could offer."

to gather individuals closely together in large numbers

"People the island."

"The vast continent was peopled by various indigenous tribes long before the arrival of European explorers and settlers."

to ignore or dismiss something, refusing to consider or give attention to it

"Do not discount his advice easily."

"Do not discount his advice just because he is young because he has a lot of wisdom and experience beyond his years."

a moving belt at airports where passengers pick up their luggage

"My bag is on carousel."

"After a long flight, passengers patiently waited at the carousel to retrieve their checked luggage from the plane."