Lesson 4

an amount of money that must be paid to someone for a loss, injury, or damage

The contractor will be responsible for paying indemnity if any property is damaged during construction.

to repay someone for financial loss, damage, etc. that they have experienced

The employer agreed to indemnify the employee for any work-related injuries covered by the company's insurance.

to divide and share out something among people

In the upcoming meeting, we will apportion the project responsibilities and deadlines among the departments.

to belong to or be related to something

The new policies will appertain to all employees, ensuring consistency across departments.

to examine something closely and carefully in order to find errors

Inspectors scrutinized the company's financial records to find any errors.

deliberately insulting in a way that damages someone's reputation

His scurrilous remarks about the mayor sparked outrage among the community.

to make secret plans with other people to commit an illegal or destructive act

The group of individuals conspired to carry out a heist on the bank.

a person involved in a conspiracy

The police arrested several conspirators involved in the plot to assassinate the president.

standing out and easy to see or notice

The bright red dress was conspicuous among the more subdued colors at the event.

existing, operating, or happening in secrecy or obscurity

Rumors of a subterranean organization controlling the city's politics spread like wildfire.

a number to be subtracted from another

difficult to notice or detect because of its slight or delicate nature

The artist used subtle brushstrokes to create a sense of depth and movement in the painting.

the use of deceptive methods or devices to achieve something

The spy used subterfuge to gain access to confidential information without being detected.

(of a line) to be opposite to an angle

an object from one time period appearing in another where it does not belong

The film featured a wristwatch—an obvious anachronism in a medieval setting.

a pain-relieving medication

After the dental procedure, the patient took an analgesic to manage postoperative tooth pain.

the state of an organization or country that is lacking in order, authority, or control

The country descended into anarchy after the government was overthrown.

a formal church curse officially excluding a person from a religious community

The heretic was declared anathema by the council.

the branch of science that is concerned with the physical structure of humans, animals, or plants

She excelled in her anatomy class, fascinated by the intricate details of the human body.