Lesson 15

the line of descendants or family line originating from a specific individual

He is proud of his royal lineage.

involving lines or having the shape of a straight line

During the hike, the trail cut straight through the forest in a clean, linear path toward the peak in the distance.

a large luxurious passenger ship, especially one that travels on a regular schedule and is used for long journeys

a system used for assigning names to elements within a particular field

Astronomers use a specific nomenclature to name celestial objects, such as stars, galaxies, and planets.

describing something that is related to or associated with a name

The company's logo prominently featured the nominal signature of its founder.

to assign or designate someone to a particular position or responsibility

The committee decided to nominate a candidate for the prestigious award.

someone who has been officially suggested for a position, award, etc.

The political party announced its presidential nominee for the upcoming election.

the state or quality of being real, existing, or true

The documentary provided a glimpse into the actuality of life in a remote village.

relating to the statistical assessment of risk, especially in insurance, finance, or pension planning, based on mathematical models and probability

The company hired actuarial experts to evaluate its long-term liabilities.

to make something not effective by balancing or counteracting its effects

Adding a negative review can negate the positive impact of previous feedback.

the act of expressing disagreement or contradiction through speech

The witness's testimony provided a strong negation of the defendant's alibi.

achieving the intended purpose or desired result

The medication proved to be efficacious in treating the patient's symptoms.

the power to bring about planned or wanted results

Researchers are conducting clinical trials to further evaluate the efficacy of the new vaccine.

the ratio of the output to the input of any system

(of a person) capable of performing tasks with the least amount of wasted time, effort, or resources

By implementing new organizational systems, she was able to become more efficient at managing her workload.