theorize about-v

It's easy to theorize about what might have happened.

*stitch-v
*in stitches-id
*a stitch in time (saves nine)-saying

*Ascribe sth to sth-v

To what do you ascribe the enormous success of your latest book?

testimony-n

Some doubts have been expressed about his testimony.

pernicious=adj

The cuts in government funding have had a pernicious effect on local health services.

aura-n

The building retains an aura of mystery.

ingrain-V

We want to ingrain good financial habits in people.

perpetuate-V

an education system that perpetuates the divisions in our society

erratic-ADJ

His breathing was becoming erratic.

exempt-V

Children are exempt from the charges.

outRageous-ADJ

It is outrageous that these buildings remain empty while thousands of people have no homes.

stain-V

While she was changing the wheel on her car, her coat had become stained with oil.