Lesson 45

an illness, often a minor one

She visited the doctor to discuss her persistent stomach ailment.

a feeling we get when somebody or something is funny and exciting

The comedian's jokes brought waves of laughter and amusement to the audience.

someone who asserts a right to something, typically in a legal context

The insurance company processed the claim submitted by the claimant for damages to their property.

the state of being confined

happiness and satisfaction, particularly with one's life

She felt a deep sense of contentment after completing the project.

the last section of a literary or dramatic piece where the plot is concluded and all the matters of the work is explained

The denouement of the play revealed the true motives behind the protagonist’s actions.

payment, salary, or compensation received for work or services rendered, often in the context of employment or official position

The CEO's emolument included a base salary, bonuses, and stock options.

to trigger a process where microorganisms break down sugars in a substance, often creating alcohol or acids

The baker uses yeast to ferment the dough and make it rise.

something invented or imagined, often without any basis in reality

The monster in the story was merely a figment of the author's imagination.

(anatomy) a strong band of tissue which connects two bones or cartilages or keeps organs in place

a pain-relieving liquid or lotion applied to the skin

I applied liniment to my sore muscles after a long workout.

the process of securely placing or depositing something, often into a designated location or container

After gathering all the documents, she made a lodgment into the safe deposit box at the bank.

a feeling of joy, cheerfulness, and amusement that spreads warmth and happiness among people

The children's laughter filled the air with merriment as they played in the snow.

a substance, usually smooth and oily, rubbed on the skin for medical purposes

The doctor prescribed an antibiotic ointment to apply to the wound to prevent infection.

a difficult or unpleasant situation that is hard to deal with

to dress someone by supplying them with garments

The tailor raimented the young prince in silken robes for the royal procession.

a military officer appointed to assist a senior officer

General Smith's aide-de-camp relayed the commander's orders to the troops on the battlefield.

a person or thing that is strongly disliked or feared

Great-uncle Edward was my father's bête noire.

small, decorative items or trinkets, often of little value individually but collectively creating a visually appealing display

The shelves in her living room were adorned with various bric-a-brac, including figurines, vases, and small sculptures.

complete freedom or unrestricted authority given to someone to act as they wish in a particular situation

The CEO gave her marketing team carte blanche to develop innovative strategies for the new product launch.