Lesson 24

any shade of a color from light to dark on a spectrum

a prideful and unfriendly manner of behaving that showcases one's belief of being better than others

Her hauteur made it difficult for others to approach her.

a period of time when one is free from duties and can do fun activities or relax

Emily finds solace in gardening during her leisure hours, cultivating colorful flowers and fresh vegetables.

a system of signaling using flags or other devices to communicate messages over a long distance

Before radios, they relied on semaphore to send urgent messages across the sea.

a person who wanders around and sings old and local songs

the traditional beliefs, customs, stories, and legends of a particular community, usually passed down through generations by word of mouth

Folklore encompasses a wide range of cultural expressions, including myths, legends, fairy tales, folk songs, and folk dances.

a state in which a person is only partially conscious and largely unresponsive

After the accident, he was in a stupor and barely reacted.

a master or lord, especially in a feudalistic society

a person who works in port and is responsible for loading or unloading ships

a position that is not demanding or difficult but pays well

Despite having little responsibility, the director's position at the company was considered a sinecure due to its generous salary and minimal workload.

sheep that leads the herd often wearing a bell

a person or company that provides the need for goods, services, or information

a gentile and light breeze coming from the west

the unique quality of a sound that distinguishes it from others, even when pitch and loudness are the same, often described as tone color

The timbre of her voice was warm and velvety.

a naval rank belonging to someone in command and entitled to mark their position with a flag

a woman who is not married and is past the age of marriage

the highest voice range of an average male singer

a loud, harsh, and often unpleasant noise

The clamor of the factory machines made it hard to think.

a person or business that delivers commodities to the buyer whether by land, sea, or air

a person whose responsibility is to manage the finances of a school, college, or university