Lesson 14

to put a body in a grave, usually at a funeral ceremony

to take something, especially a dead body, out of the ground

to forbid a specific action

The court decided to interdict the release of sensitive information to protect national security.

feeling endlessly long and tedious

The interminable meeting stretched on for hours without any decisive outcome.

involving deadly or violent conflict where all parties suffer severe losses

The civil war turned into an internecine struggle that devastated both factions.

to insert words or material into a text, often in a way that alters or falsifies the original

The editor was accused of interpolating phrases into the original manuscript.

to position or place oneself between other entities or objects

The brave lifeguard interposed himself between the struggling swimmer and the strong ocean current.

to find out the cause of a problem or disease that a person has by examining the symptoms

Doctors use various tests to diagnose medical conditions accurately.

the identification of the nature and cause of an illness or other problem

The doctor provided a clear diagnosis after reviewing the test results.

the quality of being extremely bright

the use of a group of words or sounds that are thought to have a magical effect

to expand to every part of a thing

The aroma of freshly brewed coffee permeated the entire kitchen, awakening the senses.

having small openings that allow different materials to pass through

The permeable soil in the area helps prevent waterlogging during heavy rains.

to give a calming substance to a person or animal, often for medical reasons or to reduce anxiety

Before the surgery, the anesthesiologist will sedate the patient to ensure a painless and comfortable experience.

(of a job or lifestyle) including a lot of sitting and very little physical activity

His sedentary lifestyle made it difficult to stay in shape.

particles of solid material that settle at the bottom of a liquid

After the river flooded, a layer of sediment covered the riverbed.

the act of rebellion or resistance against established authority, typically through speech or conduct

The revolutionary pamphlet was charged with sedition, as it called for citizens to overthrow the government.

a person who lives in a town in England that has its own separate government

a citizen who belongs to the middle class