Lesson 30

to come together and form a unified whole

The various chapters of the book cohere to offer a comprehensive story.

creating unity or consistency

The new manager introduced policies that had a cohesive effect on the previously divided team.

to make something from a piece of metal object by heating it until it becomes soft and then beating it with a hammer

Ancient warriors relied on skilled artisans to forge their weapons.

the criminal act of making a copy of a document, money, etc. to do something illegal

The suspect was charged with forgery after he tried to cash in a fake check.

the specific criteria or understanding required to identify what a term refers to

To truly get the reference of "democracy," one should know the intension involving governance by the people.

something that one is aiming, wanting, or planning to do

She made it clear that her intention was to finish the project ahead of the deadline.

able to change or be transformed in form, quality, or nature

Young minds are often considered mutable, ready to absorb new information and adapt.

(biology) a change in the structure of the genes of an individual that causes them to develop different physical features

The fish exhibited a unique fin shape, which was later identified as a result of a genetic mutation.

to cause severe damage or harm

The accident mutilated his arm, leaving lasting scars.

displaying or inciting a refusal to obey authority or command

The shouts and chants of the mutinous group grew louder as they neared the headquarters.

a bold uprising by a group, often soldiers or sailors, against their leaders

After months at sea with no sight of land, there were signs of a mutiny among the sailors.

the act of proving the truth or accuracy of something, typically by checking or examining evidence or documentation

Verification of the incident was necessary before the news channel could broadcast the story.

to formally confirm that something is true or accurate

The bank will verify your identity by asking for identification documents and signatures.

a survey or exploration, often done to gather information about an area or enemy

The army did a reconnaissance to see where the enemy was.

to make a military observation or examination of an area to gather information, often in preparation for a future action

The soldiers were sent to reconnoiter the enemy's positions before the main assault.

difficult to understand or obscure to most people due to its complexity

The ancient text contained recondite wisdom that took years to decipher.

relating to or characteristic of fungi

The plant showed signs of fungous disease, evident by its discolored leaves.

a plant-like organism that often grows on organic matter and has no flowers or leaves, such as moulds and mushrooms

They discovered a new species of fungus in the rainforest that glows in the dark.

relating to someone who likes to talk much more than necessary

At every family gathering, my loquacious aunt dominates the conversation with stories from her travels.

the tendency to talk a lot, often more than necessary

His loquacity at the meeting left little time for anyone else to share their thoughts.