Lesson 26

an official letter written and sent by the Pope to all the bishops of Roman Catholic Churches

The Pope's encyclical called for greater unity among Christians worldwide.

a book or set of books that contains information on all branches of knowledge, or a particular branch of knowledge, typically arranged alphabetically by article title

She spent hours researching the history of ancient Egypt in the encyclopedia, fascinated by the details of the civilization.

a strong, bright flame or fire

The firefighters struggled to control the raging blaze.

the official symbols of a family, state, etc.

a small, raised area of earth, usually found in flat places

A small hummock appeared in the middle of the meadow, covered in wildflowers.

a middle eastern creamy puree consisting of chickpeas, sesame paste, garlic, and olive oil which could be eaten with or without bread

Humus is a staple in many Middle Eastern dishes.

accepting what happens or not opposing what other people do or say

She was being passive during the meeting, allowing others to make all the important decisions.

(of a disease or problem) capable of being treated or solved

By taking the necessary steps, the damage to the system was eventually remediable.

intending to correct or improve a thing that is unsuccessful or wrong

The school offered remedial classes to help students improve their reading skills.

to formally withdraw from an organization, union, or political entity

The country had been discussing the possibility of seceding from the alliance for years before finally making the decision.

a line that crosses a curve at least at two distinct points

By drawing a secant, the mathematician was able to study the curve’s behavior at multiple points.

capable of being hammered or manipulated into different forms without cracking or breaking

Gold is a highly malleable metal that can be hammered into thin sheets or shaped into intricate designs.

a hammer-like tool with a large wooden or rubber head used for striking or directing objects

The carpenter used a wooden mallet to gently tap the chisel into the wood.

a method of painting in which the pigments are mixed with water and a binder; used for painting posters or murals or stage scenery

having elements or ideas that strongly disagree or clash

Their opinions on the matter were dissonant, leading to heated debates and disagreements.

to write a musical piece

She was inspired by nature's beauty to compose a serene and melodic piano sonata.

unpleasant composition of sounds

She winced at the dissonance in the music, which clashed with the otherwise harmonious melody.

a state of calmness and self-control, especially in difficult or challenging situations

Even in the face of adversity, she maintained her composure and approached the situation with a level head.

to combine different things together

The pharmacist compounded various ingredients to create a custom medication.