Lesson 32

to spread across an area or through different channels

The aroma of freshly baked bread diffused through the kitchen.

(physics) the process in which there is movement of a substance from an area of high concentration of that substance to an area of lower concentration

a person who is too ill or disabled to care for themselves or participate in normal activities

The caregivers were trained to attend to the needs of invalids, ensuring their well-being.

to prove that something is incorrect or flawed, making it not acceptable or reliable

The new evidence invalidated the previous hypothesis.

(of a look) indirectly and out of the corner of one's eye

She gave him a sidelong glance when she heard the comment he made.

relating to a system of time measurement based on the positions and movements of the stars

The satellite’s positioning was adjusted based on sidereal time to maintain its orbit.

a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass

a power of attorney document given by shareholders of a corporation authorizing a specific vote on their behalf at a corporate meeting

the property of being close together

a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject

He completed a photography course to enhance his camera skills.

swift-footed terrestrial plover-like bird of southern Asia and Africa; related to the pratincoles

an alternative name a person sometimes uses instead of one’s real name

The detective uncovered the suspect's alias after searching through old records.

proof that indicates a person was somewhere other than the place where a crime took place and therefore could not have committed it

The suspect's alibi placed him at a restaurant with friends at the time of the crime.

a person who is foreign or not native to a particular country or environment

The alien struggled to adjust to the new country's customs and language.

to make one feel isolated or hostile toward a person or group

His rude comments began to alienate him from his colleagues.

a defensive fence or barrier made of closely spaced wooden stakes or iron rails

(typically of men) very polite and charming

He's suave, exuding confidence and elegance in his interactions with others.

the act of persuading someone to do something through influence, rather than force

He practiced the art of suasion, always using charm and reason to win people over.