Day 12

• PLEDGE

1. To make a solemn promise (to do something).
2. To deposit something as a security; to pawn.
3. To give assurance of friendship by the act of drinking

Eg:

1. We have this pledge among ourselves not getting a Texas mile near any of these cases.
2. And with my heart I pledge to you all that I am.

• ENDOWMENT

1. Funds or property donated to an institution, individual, or group as a source of income.
2. A natural gift, ability, or quality.

Eg:

1. The trustees cannot normally spend permanent endowment without our authority.
2. No win, no fee on endowment compensation claims.

• ESTEEM

1. to have great regard for; value highly; respect
2. to hold to be; consider; regard 

Eg:

1. We esteem it an honor to be invited to their wedding of the year.

• GUSH

1. To flow forth suddenly, in great volume.
2. To make an excessive display of enthusiasm or sentiment.

Eg:

1. He decided that even if she sounded like a cat in heat, he would gush over her with praise.
2. Water gushes from a fountain and it looks very beautiful.

• PERCOLATE (v)

1. To drain or seep through a porous material or filter.
2. To become lively or active.
3. To spread slowly or gradually

Eg:

1. The acid was allowed to percolate downwards until it disappeared from sight.
2. All rainwater is allowed to percolate back into the ground via a graveled parking area.