Lesson 48

a group or set of five things or people

The pentad of colors included red, blue, green, yellow, and orange.

a geometric shape with five angles and five straight sides

The flag of the city had a pentagon in the center, symbolizing the five founders.

a five-pointed star

He wore a necklace with a pentagram pendant.

(geometry) a solid figure with five flat faces

The student constructed a pentahedron for her geometry project using cardboard and tape.

a metrical line of poetry consisting of five feet

To understand the rhythm of the poem, she counted the beats in the pentameter.

an athletic competition with five different events

The pentathlon includes running, swimming, fencing, equestrian, and shooting.

(chemistry) having the ability to bond with five other atoms or molecules

Being pentavalent makes that molecule unique in its interactions with others.

pretentious speech or writing that sounds impressive but lacks real substance

The politician's speech was full of bombast but short on actual policy.

using inflated or pretentious language that sounds impressive but lacks real substance

His bombastic speech was full of grand promises but little detail.

to consume food excessively or immoderately

Whenever he's upset, he tends to glut on junk food.

sticky and thick, resembling glue in consistency

I accidentally spilled a glutinous substance on my shirt, and now I can't get the stain out.

musteline mammal of northern Eurasia

having an excessive desire to consume more food or drink than is necessary.

The gluttonous king was known to feast for hours every evening.

excessive and greedy eating, considered one of the seven deadly sins

The story emphasized the dangers of gluttony, depicting it as one of the major downfalls of the protagonist.

deserving intense hatred due to its cruelty

The dictator's abominable crimes shocked the world.

a feeling of intense dislike and disgust

Treating someone unfairly because of their background is an abomination in a modern society.

the rate or frequency at which something happens or occurs

Schools in the region reported a lower incidence of bullying after implementing new programs.

an event or happening, especially a violent, unusual or important one

The news reported a shocking incident involving a celebrity at the airport.

happening as a side effect or by chance rather than being the main purpose or focus

She made an incidental remark about the weather before starting her speech.

in a way that is by chance or accident

Incidentally, I ran into Sarah at the grocery store yesterday.