Lesson 31

protected from getting harmed or attacked

happening without having any intention or control

unable to be broken or dishonored, often due to its importance or protection by law or custom

The nation's constitution is considered an inviolable document, safeguarding the rights of its citizens.

incapable of being defeated

He felt invincible after winning the championship for the third consecutive year.

having a constant, unchanging nature

His morning routine was invariable, starting with a cup of coffee and a jog.

to succeed in reaching a goal, after hard work

After years of studying, she finally attained her dream of becoming a doctor.

the action or fact of achieving a goal or an aim

Her attainment of the highest academic honor was a result of years of hard work.

to hide or conceal by covering or obstructing

The thick curtains were drawn to occlude the harsh sunlight.

relating to knowledge, meanings, or truths that are hidden from normal perception and difficult to understand without special insight

The manuscript contained occult symbols no one could decipher.

the characteristic sound of a duck

the medical practice of someone who pretends to have medical knowledge

the tendency of a person who has been convicted of a criminal offense to reoffend, leading to their re-arrest, reconviction, or return to criminal behavior

The high rate of recidivism among certain offenders prompted a reevaluation of rehabilitation strategies.

related to a mutual exchange between two things or people

to move alternately in a forward and backward motion, creating a repetitive or oscillating pattern

During the piston pump's operation, the plungers reciprocated to create suction and discharge fluid.

a condition in which two people, groups, or countries give each other mutual help or advantage

anything that is soothing or acts as a remedy for a wound, burn, etc.

the act of firing a number of weapons at the same time

to rescue or recover something from potential harm, ruin, or destruction

Divers were able to salvage valuable items from the sunken ship.

having a positive effect on physical well-being

Fresh air and exercise can have a salutary effect.

indicating or promoting healthiness and well-being

The mountain air was considered salubrious, offering crisp freshness that invigorated the lungs.