Verb > Captivate

(+ object) to attract and hold the attention of (someone) by being interesting, pretty, etc. The play has been captivating audiences for years. — often used as (be) captivated We were captivated by her beauty.

Verb > Bilk

Bilk is typically applied in contexts relating to fraud and deceit. It can mean “to cheat out of something valuable,” or “to evade payment of or to,” or “to obtain something by defrauding someone.” Prosecutors contend that the defendant bilked Read More …