Matching Pairs VocabularyOnline version Vocabulary activity based on the article "How Laughter Can Help Us Learn A Foreign Language" by George Oliver. by M. Julieta Armando 1 Sordid (adj.) 2 Aspersions (n.) 3 (be) caught up in (something) 4 Halcyon (adj.) 5 Cast (v.) 6 Aid (v.) 7 Assert (v.) 8 Trudge (v.) 9 Glean (from something/somebody) (v.) to walk slowly or with heavy steps, because you are tired or carrying something heavy to help somebody/something to do something, especially by making it easier to obtain information, knowledge, etc., sometimes with difficulty to become involved in something not moral or honest (of a period of time in the past) peaceful and happy to say, do or suggest something that makes people doubt something or think that sth/somebody is less honest, good, etc. to obtain information, knowledge, etc., sometimes with difficulty critical or unpleasant remarks or judgements