Lesson 41

to question someone's honesty, quality, motive, etc.

The article impugns the motives behind the mayor's new policy, suggesting it serves his own interests more than the public's.

the ability to understand or know something immediately, without conscious reasoning or evidence

She had an intuition that the plan would succeed.

arising spontaneously from an innate disposition or habit

Children are intuitive learners, picking up language quickly.

a small table or cabinet used in religious or formal settings to hold items like bread, wine, or utensils before they are used

small table or cabinet used in religious or formal settings to hold items like bread, wine, or utensils before they are used

able to be believed or relied on

After all the evidence was presented, her alibi seemed more credible than before.

deserving of approval or respect, though not very exceptional

While not a masterpiece, the artist's early work is still creditable and shows potential.

the willingness to believe or trust too readily

Despite the absurdity of the rumor, it spread quickly due to the credulity of the townsfolk.

believing things easily even without much evidence that leads to being easy to deceive

It's surprising how even educated people can be so credulous when it comes to superstitions.

a set of fundamental beliefs or guiding principles

Followers of different religious traditions often have their unique creeds that define their faith.

related to or living on land, rather than in the sea or air

The exploration team is studying both marine and terrestrial ecosystems on the island.

regarding a specific region or territory

The territorial boundaries of the national park are clearly marked on the map.

to grow in amount or number rapidly

As technology improved, the number of smartphone users began to proliferate.

(of an author, artist, etc.) having a high level of productivity or creativity, especially in producing a large quantity of work or ideas

The prolific writer published several novels in a single year.

related to the relationship between two things in which one is the cause of the other

The experiment aims to determine whether there is a causal connection between diet and heart disease.

any chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue

to burn or seal a wound or tissue, typically to prevent infection and stop bleeding

In traditional medicine, they often cauterize wounds to prevent infection.

to become something greater in quantity, importance, or size

The company's operations expanded rapidly, opening new branches in multiple cities.

the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary

an increase in the amount, size, importance, or degree of something

The expansion of the business into international markets was successful.