Lesson 43

to give an explanation in detail and with precision

The teacher will delineate the rules of the experiment for the students.

a visual or verbal representation of something

The novel's rich delineation of the city brought it to life.

(in meteorology) a line on a map or chart connecting points that have the same atmospheric pressure at a given moment

The meteorologist drew isobars to predict wind patterns.

having equal or consistent durations or intervals

For their meditation routine, they used an app that produced isochronous tones to aid concentration.

to separate someone or something from others

The researchers decided to isolate the specimen in a controlled environment to study its behavior.

relating to or occurring at a constant temperature

The laboratory equipment was set to perform the experiment under isothermal circumstances to avoid any temperature fluctuations.

the quality of being loud and unpleasant to listen to

The stridency of the alarm clock made it impossible to ignore in the morning.

loud and harsh-sounding, often causing discomfort

The strident alarm jolted everyone awake in the middle of the night.

a sweet, liquid substance produced by flowers and used by insects as a source of energy

She carefully collected the nectar from the blooming flowers to make a delicious homemade honey.

a peach-like fruit with smooth yellow and red skin

I love biting into a juicy nectarine on a hot summer day.

something difficult, harsh, or unpleasant to endure

The asperities of life in the desert tested their endurance.

a belittling comment directed at someone or something

He made an aspersion about her cooking skills.

a valued desire or goal that one strongly wishes to achieve

Her lifelong aspiration is to become a successful novelist and publish her own book.

to desire to have or become something

Living in a small town, he always aspired to travel the world and experience different cultures firsthand.

very determined and not giving up easily

The tenacious advocate continued to fight for social justice even in the face of adversity.

the quality or trait of being persistent, determined, and unwilling to give up, especially in the face of challenges or obstacles

Her tenacity helped her overcome numerous setbacks.

a prejudice, bitter, and hostile attitude or state

She spoke about the issue with a jaundice that suggested deep-seated anger.

a prejudice, bitter, and hostile attitude or state

She spoke about the issue with a jaundice that suggested deep-seated anger.

an island, especially a small one, that may be part of a larger island or group of islands

The isles of Greece are known for their picturesque landscapes and rich history.

a small piece of land surrounded by water

From the airplane, we could see several islets scattered throughout the turquoise waters.