Lesson 37

an item of clothing worn by priests or religious leaders

having a feeling or desire that is not returned in the same way by another person

She suffered from unrequited love for her best friend.

(of a position, argument, theory, etc.) not capable of being supported, defended, or justified when receiving criticism or objection

The theory was considered untenable once new evidence emerged.

tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield

never having existed or happened before

The pandemic caused an unprecedented disruption to global travel and commerce.

a professional who measures and maps land to determine boundaries and features

the act of monitoring a person or place, especially by the police

The police increased surveillance in the neighborhood after a series of burglaries.

relating to the highest range of musical notes or frequencies

The treble clef is used to notate music for instruments with higher pitches, such as the violin or flute.

to keep existing, especially with limited food or money

During the drought, the villagers had to subsist on a limited supply of rice and beans.

a situation in which one has just enough money or food to survive

The workers earned barely enough for subsisten

to prove something to be true by providing adequate evidence or facts

The witness's testimony substantiated the defendant's alibi.

connected to the essence or reality of something

The book offered substantive insights into human nature.

to bring together again, especially after a period of separation

The long-lost friends were thrilled to reunite after years apart.

to remember or recollect information previously learned or experienced

Despite not studying for the exam, she was able to retrieve the necessary information from her memory.

breaking down and rotting, typically referring to organic material

She disposed of the putrid leftovers from the refrigerator.

in the process of decomposing, resulting in a foul odor and visible breakdown of organic material

The garden was overrun with putrescent vegetable scraps that had turned mushy and smelly.

relating to people like monks, nuns, etc. who voluntarily made a public sacred promise to dedicate their life to a special duty

The monastery's monastic routine involves daily prayers and meditation.

a building where a group of monks live and pray

The monastery nestled in the mountains provided a serene environment for meditation and prayer.