Lesson 4

tasting or smelling very good

The chocolate truffles were absolutely delectable, melting in my mouth.

the act of finding satisfaction and pleasure in something

She found great delectation in gardening, tending to her plants and witnessing their growth.

to give part of the power, authority, work, etc. to a representative

The President delegated war powers to the Secretary of Defense during the crisis.

inflicting damage or harm on someone or something

Smoking cigarettes has been proven to have deleterious effects on one's health.

clumsy or awkward in movement or behavior due to a lack of skill

His maladroit attempt at humor offended the entire room.

any physical problem that might put one's health in danger

Doctors were unable to determine the underlying malady that caused his fatigue and weakness.

a feeling of being physically ill and irritated without knowing the reason

Claire's vague malaise of discomfort and unease prompted several visits to specialists.

the humorous and incorrect use of a word that sounds similar to the intended word

The author's use of malapropisms in the novel added a humorous element to the dialogue between the characters.

the everyday language spoken by a particular group of people in a specific region or community

In the bustling marketplace, one could hear a mix of different vernaculars as people conversed.

representing anything young and fresh

The young artist's vernal talent showed great promise and potential for future success.

(of a person) capable of effectively and skillfully performing a wide range of tasks or activities

Sarah is a versatile employee who can handle both creative projects and detailed analytical work.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

consisting of several numbers, things, or amounts added together

The aggregated sales data provided a comprehensive overview of the company's performance over the past quarter.

to make someone or something more powerful, important, or wealthy

The company's new policies are designed to aggrandize the CEO's influence.

the card in a set of card games with a picture of a young man printed on it, which is typically the lowest-ranking face card

I strategically discarded the knave to force my opponent to waste a higher card.

a deceiving and unjust action

His reputation for knavery preceded him, making people wary of any business dealings with him.

to choose the direction of and guide a vehicle, ship, etc., especially by using a map

She helped the driver navigate by providing turn-by-turn directions.

(of a sea or other area of water) deep or wide enough for ships or boats to travel through

The river remained navigable throughout the year.