Simple Machines Vocabulary

verb to have a preference or tendency towards something

adjective having a tendency or preference for something

• She was inclined to believe his explanation due to the evidence presented.
• I'm inclined to think we should go with the first option.
• I'm not really inclined to hang out with them tonight.
• His natural talent inclined him towards a career in music.

noun a rigid bar that is used to lift or move something

verb to use a lever to lift or move something

• The engineer used a lever to lift the heavy machinery.
• Hey, can you pass me that lever over there?
• I pulled the lever and the whole thing came crashing down.
• She knew how to pull the right lever to get what she wanted.