Lesson 10

having a sour, bitter, and acidic taste that is often unpleasant

The acerbic flavor of the grapefruit made her wince.

a fabric made of the combination of long, thin strands of a specific chemical compound called cellulose acetate

pertaining to or containing acetic acid

The acetic tang of the homemade vinegar lingered on her palate.

a saying that coveys an idea in a manner that is short and witty

a brief section added at the end of a literary work, providing closure, commentary, or resolution

The novel concluded with an epilogue explaining the characters' futures.

the event of manifestation of Jesus Christ to the Magi

Christians celebrate Epiphany on January 6th, commemorating the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus.

(mathematics) a constant in the equation of a curve whose variation produces a family of similar curves

The parabola can be drawn with different parameters.

having the utmost importance or highest significance

In emergency situations, the safety of the passengers is paramount.

a lover, especially one in a secret or illicit relationship

a collection of various equipment used for a particular task

to express the meaning of something written or spoken with a different choice of words

The student paraphrased the paragraph to demonstrate a clear understanding of the concept.

a person who suffers from an abnormal condition in which they walk around during sleep

causing a person to feel sleepy

feeling sleepy as a result of exhaustion or drug consumption

a disorder in which one is unable to sleep or stay asleep

After several weeks of stress at work, she began to suffer from insomnia, making it difficult to concentrate during the day.

the action of feeling or expressing regret

a person who feels sorrow for their sins or wrongdoing

The penitent knelt in the confessional, seeking absolution for his mistakes.

regretful for doing something wrong

present but not yet visible or fully developed

She had a latent talent for painting that emerged later in life.

a state where a quality or trait exists but is not actively expressed at the moment

In education, a student's talent might have latency, becoming more apparent as they progress through advanced coursework.