Lesson 15

relating to or resembling twilight

The crepuscular glow of the sky painted the landscape with soft pastel hues.

relating to or using sight

relating to the regions near the Earth's North and South Poles

Antarctica is a continent located within the Antarctic polar region.

outstanding or excellent in quality or performance

The orchestra delivered a stellar performance that left the audience in awe.

consisting of a single cell, performing all necessary functions within that one cell

Amoebas are unicellular organisms that move and feed by extending pseudopods.

(of a person) young and behaving in a manner that displays one's inexperience or immaturity

Despite his callow attitude, he was determined to prove himself.

yellowish, sickly, or lacking in healthy color

The prolonged illness left him with a sallow complexion, highlighting the impact on his overall well-being.

a person who has taken a religious vow to abstain from sexual relations, often as part of a spiritual or monastic commitment

The monk lived as a celibate, devoted entirely to prayer and service.

habitual, firmly established, and unlikely to change

Despite numerous attempts to quit smoking, John remained an inveterate smoker, unable to break the habit.

the next to last syllable in a word

(mainly of ideas, opinions, or remarks) used so often that it no longer has the same effect or originality

His speech was filled with trite phrases that failed to inspire the audience.

lacking vitality and strength or showing signs of extreme age

The decrepit woman struggled to climb the stairs due to her frailty.

a small group of people in a society who enjoy a lot of advantages because of their economic, intellectual, etc. superiority

The elite gathered at the exclusive club for their annual meeting.

having measurable limits or boundaries

Time is a finite resource; we only have a limited amount of it.

legally and officially authorized or approved by the law

containing an abundance of something

The basket was replete with fresh fruits, ready for the picnic.

fixed, settled, or definite, without possibility of change or uncertainty

The determinate outcome of the experiment provided conclusive evidence for the hypothesis.

elaborately decorated or adorned with intricate details

The ornate chandelier hung from the ceiling, casting a dazzling array of light throughout the ballroom.