Lesson 45

weak from or as if from exhaustion

The heat made everyone feel languid and slow.

to weaken or deteriorate, often due to neglect, illness, or sorrow

The garden languished during the long drought.

a feeling of ease and comfort, often with a sense of laziness or lack of urgency

The soft melodies of the harp filled the room with a sense of languor that made everyone feel at peace.

to become visible after coming out of somewhere

The pattern on the fabric emerged slowly as the dye set in.

the act or process of becoming visible

As the curtains slowly lifted, the emergence of the elaborately set stage left the audience in awe.

developing or in the process of coming into existence

As an emergent writer, his first novel showed great potential and was eagerly anticipated by critics.

the state of having mixed or opposing feelings

The announcement of the policy change was met with ambivalence by the employees, who saw both pros and cons.

having contradictory views or feelings about something or someone

She felt ambivalent about the job offer because it required moving to a new city.

trying or wishing to gain great success, power, or wealth

Always the ambitious student, she dreamed of attending a top university and then establishing her own global enterprise.

to assume a role of authority to ensure that an event is conducted according to the rules

The experienced referee will officiate the championship soccer match, ensuring fair play among the teams.

self-important and very eager to give orders or help when it is not wanted, or needed

The officious clerk insisted on checking every detail of my application.

agreement and peace between people or a group of countries

The treaty aimed to establish concord between the two neighboring nations.

an index of all main words in a book along with their immediate contexts

to create something, especially using imagination or clever thinking

She concocted a clever method to organize her notes that others soon adopted.

simultaneously occurring with something else as it is either related to it or an outcome of it

With the rapid growth of the city came the concomitant challenges of increased traffic and infrastructure demands.

to shine or cast rays of light upon something

The lanterns irradiated the campsite, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere.

(medicine) the treatment of diseases like cancer using radiation from a radioactive source