Lesson 21

to send a person or thing somewhere for a specific purpose

The manager quickly dispatched a team to investigate the reported issue.

to make something disappear

The teacher successfully dispelled any confusion by providing clear explanations.

the privilege of being officially released from an obligation, law, or something that is usually prohibited

He received a special dispensation from the school to miss the exam due to personal reasons.

to part and move in different directions

As the school bell rang, students began to disperse from the courtyard to their respective classrooms.

a potentially fatal illness that is acquired from consumption of water or food contaminated with particular bacteria, causing diarrhea and vomiting

The village suffered a severe cholera outbreak after the water supply became contaminated.

easily angered or irritated

The choleric outburst from the manager surprised everyone in the office.

to make information, knowledge, or a skill known or understood

The professor imparts valuable insights during every class to enhance student understanding.

not favoring a particular party in a way that enables one to act or decide fairly

The mediator remained impartial throughout the negotiations to ensure a fair outcome.

something or someone that is the most common example of a particular group, class, etc.

His style of leadership became the prototype for the company’s future managers.

the substance inside the living cells of animals or plants

Protoplasm is crucial for cellular activities, such as metabolism and growth.

the accepted way of behavior in a community or group of people

In Japanese culture, bowing is a protocol that demonstrates respect and humility.

a person hired to stand guard

The sentinel stood at attention throghout the night.u

possessing the ability to experience, feel, or perceive things through the senses

The robot was designed to mimic human behavior but was not truly sentient.

the arrival of a significant event, person, or thing that has been eagerly anticipated

The advent of the internet revolutionized how we communicate and access information.

a word that shares the same origin as another word in a different language

Linguists often compare cognates across different languages to trace their historical connections.

coming from an external source

His success was the result of adventitious circumstances rather than his own efforts.

having knowledge or awareness about something

She was cognizant of the importance of punctuality in her profession.

behaving in a way that shows the lack of pride or sense of superiority over others

He's a humble person, never boasting about his achievements and always treating others with kindness.

the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety