Lesson 12

a building where trains, buses, planes, or ships start or finish their journey

She arrived at the bus terminal just in time to catch her ride.

to stop or end something completely

After careful consideration, the board of directors voted to terminate the partnership agreement.

the last stop of a transportation line or route

Passengers disembarked as the train reached its terminus.

related to or belonging to the Western branch of the Christian Church that is led by the Pope

She attends Mass every Sunday at her local Catholic church.

the faith and practices associated with the branch of Christianity led by the Pope, including rituals, and moral teachings followed by its members

Maria was raised in a household that embraced Catholicism, attending Mass every Sunday and participating in sacraments.

to make decorative cuts or markings into the surface of a material by using a sharp-pointed or sharp-edged tool

They observed the craftsman skillfully incising the glass bottle with a diamond-tipped tool.

capable of quickly grasping complex topics and offer clear and insightful perspectives

His incisive vision allows him to see beyond the surface, uncovering deeper meanings and unveiling hidden truths.

(anatomy) any of the eight narrow-edged teeth at the front of the mouth that are used for biting

He accidentally chipped one of his incisors while playing sports.

(of a healthcare professional) to tell someone what drug or treatment they should get

After the check-up, she prescribed a new medicine for my cough.

a set of instructions or guidelines to accomplish a specific goal

Following the prescript is crucial for assembling the furniture correctly.

the written instructions of a doctor that allow the patient to get the medicines needed

The pharmacist filled the prescription for antibiotics.

happening or being done when it is not appropriate

Dave's untimely return disrupted the ongoing meeting.

lacking ease, elegance, or coordination in movement or posture

The dancer's unwieldy steps disrupted the flow of the performance.

worthy of great respect due to age, wisdom, or character

She sought guidance from the venerable monk, known for his wisdom and compassion.

to feel or display a great amount of respect toward something or someone

The community venerated the wise elder for her wisdom and guidance.

a verse or song relating to a call-and-response pattern, where one group or person initiates a line or phrase, and another group or person responds with a corresponding line or phrase

As part of the religious ceremony, the bishop intoned the antiphon, and the congregation echoed in response.

the practice of musical or vocal response between two or more groups, involving involves a call-and-response pattern

The choir performed the Gregorian chant with beautiful antiphony, alternating between the male and female voices.

referring to the act of worshiping physical objects or representations of deities, rather than the worship of a higher spiritual being or a monotheistic God

The temple was adorned with idols, and the followers engaged in idolatrous rituals as part of their religious observance.

the worship of physical objects as divine beings, rather than the worship of a monotheistic God

Within the doctrine of the faith, idolatry is categorized as a grave sin due to its diversion of devotion away from the worship of the one and only God.

to admire someone excessively, often regarding it as an ideal or perfect figure

She idolizes her favorite pop star and has posters of him all over her bedroom walls.