verb🔗ShareMarchitarse, languidecerTo waste away; to fade, to wither"The neglected houseplant quailed under the summer heat, its leaves turning brown and brittle. "La planta de interior descuidada se marchitó bajo el calor del verano, con sus hojas volviéndose marrones y quebradizas.naturebiologyplantconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAmedrentar, asustarTo daunt or frighten (someone)"The harsh words of the teacher quailed the student, and he lowered his head in shame. "Las duras palabras del profesor amedrentaron al estudiante, y bajó la cabeza avergonzado.emotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAmedrentarse, acobardarseTo lose heart or courage; to be daunted or fearful."Seeing the massive stack of paperwork, he quailed and considered calling in sick. "Al ver la enorme pila de papeleo, se acobardó y consideró la posibilidad de llamar para decir que estaba enfermo.attitudecharacteremotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAfligirse, amedrentarseOf courage, faith, etc.: to slacken, to give way."Seeing the angry faces of the crowd, the politician's confidence quailed, and he stumbled over his prepared speech. "Al ver los rostros enfadados de la multitud, la confianza del político se amedrentó y tropezó con su discurso preparado.attitudecharacteremotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCuajar, coagularseTo curdle or coagulate, as milk does."The milk in the refrigerator had quailed, forming a thick, solid layer on top. "La leche en el refrigerador se había cuajado, formando una capa gruesa y sólida en la parte superior.foodchemistrysubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
