Lesson 23

excessively eager to acquire, especially wealth or possessions

His prehensile ambition knew no bounds.

the action of grasping or seizing something tightly with the hands or tentacles

The therapy focused on improving hand prehension in patients recovering from nerve injuries.

existing or available in large quantities

The garden was filled with abundant flowers of every color.

existing in an amount or quantity that is more than sufficient

Researchers were surprised to find a superabundant population of a rare butterfly species in the remote meadow.

declare to be obsolete

treating others as if one is superior to them

His supercilious remarks made everyone at the meeting uncomfortable.

appearing to have a certain quality, yet lacking it in reality

His apologies seemed superficial and insincere.

an amount that is more than necessary

The document could be more concise if it wasn't for the superfluity of redundant information.

beyond what is necessary or required

The lengthy introduction was filled with superfluous details, delaying the main point of the presentation.

illuminated or glowing as if by fire or flame

During the celebration, every corner of the city was afire with decorative lights.

by walking or on foot

Many city tours recommend exploring afoot to catch the tiny details and hidden gems.

previously mentioned or spoken of

The aforesaid terms and conditions must be agreed upon before proceeding further.

once again, but in a new or different manner

After the argument, they decided to start afresh.

a shelf located above a fireplace, typically included in a frame that surrounds it

She lit the candles on the mantel, creating a warm and cozy ambiance in the room.

a loose sleeveless cloak worn as an outer garment, usually fastened at the neck and falling over the shoulders and back

frequently or constantly finding fault and complaining

The querulous customer complained about every dish.

to ask questions in order to seek information or clarification

The customer queried the salesperson about the warranty details before making a purchase.

the condition of being formed into small tight curls

to form or shape small, tight curls

t's amazing how a bit of mist can frizzle her hair, giving her a completely different appearance.