Lesson 19

following established beliefs, traditions, or accepted standards

The school required students to adhere to orthodox dress codes, including uniforms and modest attire.

the quality of being orthodox (especially in religion)

the striking magnificence or impressive beauty of something

The royal wedding was an event of unparalleled grandeur, attracting attention from around the world.

a way of speaking or writing that uses more complicated words than necessary and tries to sound smart

Her speech had a lot of grandiloquence, making it hard for the kids to understand.

expressing oneself in a lofty or overly elaborate manner to impress others

His grandiloquent speech was full of flowery language but lacked substance.

overly impressive in size or appearance, often to the point of being excessive or showy in a negative way

The grandiose mansion seemed out of place in the modest neighborhood.

a person who engages in the activity of climbing mountains

His dream, ever since he was a child, was to become a mountaineer and stand atop the world's tallest mountains.

(of an area) having a lot of mountains

The mountainous region offers breathtaking views and challenging hikes.

to cause something to change

New technologies can greatly alter the way we live and communicate.

a change that signifies a transition from one state or phase to another

after the medication, she experienced an alteration in her mood.

to have a serious and heated argument with someone, often involving raised voices

The siblings would often altercate over who got control of the TV remote.

done or happening every other time

The committee meets on alternative Thursdays to discuss budget updates.

available as an option for something else

They provided an alternative plan in case the weather turned bad.

applied or taken effect from a past date or event

The new tax law is retroactive to the beginning of the year.

get worse or fall back to a previous condition

to return to negative behaviors or habits from the past

The support group aimed to prevent individuals from retrogressing into negative behavioral patterns.

the act of looking back on or reviewing past events or situations

The team conducted a retrospect to understand what went wrong during the project.

extremely poor or in need

The indigent population relied on government assistance for survival.

(of substances) challenging for the body to break down and digest

The doctor recommended avoiding indigestible fibers when suffering from a sensitive stomach.

inability to digest food that leads to recurrent pain or discomfort in one's upper abdomen

When traveling to new places, it's common for tourists to experience indigestion due to unfamiliar cuisines.