Lesson 36

a person who strongly advocates for war and aggressive nationalism

The novel portrayed the protagonist as a jingo, blindly advocating for military actions.

someone who very strongly believes that their country is far more superior than other countries

The jingoist politician's campaign was based on aggressive national pride and a promise to show military might.

the quality of being shockingly bad or morally wrong

The novel revealed the enormity of the corruption within the system.

extremely large in physical dimensions

The enormous elephant towered over the other animals at the zoo.

the quality of being exceptionally large in size, extent, or quantity

The project's success highlighted the enormousness of the team's dedication and effort.

to say something is the case without providing proof for it

Parents of the student allege that the school did not take the bullying complaints seriously.

a committed loyalty or dedication to a particular cause, group, or belief

His allegiance to the football team was unwavering, attending every match regardless of the weather.

a specific story, artwork, or performance that embodies symbolic representation of deeper truths

The Pilgrim's Progress is a classic allegory depicting the soul's journey toward salvation.

to strongly desire or seek something

As the concert date approached, fans craved the chance to see their favorite band live.

not having even the smallest amount of courage

The knight's craven behavior shocked the kingdom, as he fled the battlefield leaving his comrades behind.

a person who values principles and ideals over practicality

Even though everyone told her it was impractical, the idealist in her believed she could make a difference with her small charity.

to perceive or portray something as being better or more perfect than it actually is

Romantic movies often idealize relationships, setting unrealistic expectations.

a set of beliefs or principles that guide a community or nation

The nation's founding ideology emphasized freedom and equality for all.

a regular payment made to a retired person by the government or a former employer

My grandfather's pension allows him to travel during his retirement.

engaged in deep or serious thought

She sat by the window, her pensive expression reflecting her deep thoughts.

the right or privilege of casting a vote in public elections

Some countries still restrict suffrage based on gender, age, or socio-economic status.

a person who campaigns for the right to vote, especially for women's voting rights

Despite facing societal pressure, suffragists remained determined in their quest for equal voting rights.

the state of being overweight or obese

As he aged, he struggled with his increasing corpulence and found it challenging to maintain an active lifestyle.

excessively overweight or obese

The king's corpulent figure filled the grand throne.

a small cell, particularly a red or white blood cell, and sometimes encompassing platelets

The doctor examined the slide under the microscope to analyze the corpuscles in the blood sample.