Lesson 32

something that is believed to cure any disease or illness

Many people hoped that the new drug would be a panacea for all their health problems.

a state of disorder

When the fire alarm went off during the ceremony, pandemonium broke out.

the outlook of a specific area

(of a person or system) enforcing strict obedience to authority at the expense of individual freedom

The authoritarian regime tightly controls the media and suppresses dissenting voices.

the political condition of owning unlimited power as an individual ruler

a ruthless oppressor who has the absolute power of telling people what to do and not to do

The country was ruled by a harsh autocrat who controlled every aspect of life.

much more than the desirable or required amount

The excess weight on the airplane caused delays in takeoff.

to surpass a set standard or limit in scope or size

The project's expenses exceed the allocated budget.

to get back something that has been lost, taken away, etc.

After years of legal battles, she finally reclaimed her family's ancestral land.

to bring to mind past memories or experiences

The author's memoir helped readers recollect the historical events of that era.

to repay someone for their efforts, losses, services, etc.

The insurance company agreed to recompense the homeowner for the damages caused by the flood.

to become friendly again with another person after ending a disagreement or dispute

Friends often reconcile by acknowledging misunderstandings and apologizing.

to make something again or bring it back into existence or imagination

She wanted to recreate her grandmother's famous apple pie recipe.

the teamwork of two people, organizations, or things that results in a greater outcome than their solo work

Their successful collaboration was a prime example of synergy in action.

a close and often long-term interaction between two different species living in close physical association, typically to the advantage of both

The relationship between cleaner fish and larger fish, where the cleaner fish remove parasites, represents a mutualistic symbiosis.

a brief summary or overview of the plot, characters, and major events of a book, movie, or other narrative work

relating to or characterized by an aura

(anatomy) either of the two cavities of the upper part of the heart that pass blood to the ventricles

a group of medical signs that indicate a person is suffering from a particular disease or condition

Down syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by intellectual disability and distinctive facial features.