Lesson 10

not recommended to do based on the particular situation

Accepting that job offer would be inadvisable since you've only just started your current role.

not capable of being transferred or assigned to someone else

Government-issued identification numbers for citizens denote inalienable lifelong association.

lacking meaningful content, purpose, or usefulness

Bored teenagers resorted to making inane prank calls just to waste time.

(of nouns or pronouns) representing non-living objects, things, or entities

In the sentence 'The flowers bloomed beautifully,' 'flowers' is an inanimate noun.

a feeling of hatred and a desire to harm others, especially because of unjust treatment received

Despite attempts at reconciliation, the siblings couldn't let go of their rancor toward each other.

showing a feeling of continuing anger over a past event, especially because one was treated unfairly

Despite their shared history, their interactions remained rancorous due to the unresolved conflicts between them.

to remove or expel an evil spirit from a person or place through the use of rituals, prayers, or supernatural methods

The priest performed a ritual to exorcise the malevolent entity.

the religious or spiritual practice of driving out evil spirits or entities from a person or place

The priest performed an exorcism to rid the house of spirits.

the act of helping or offering services to people who are unlikely to receive it in the normal way

She manages a team that provides mobile outreach services to isolated rural areas.

to surpass someone or something in terms of speed, distance, or performance

Armed with his knowledge and expertise, the detective was able to outride the criminals' attempts to conceal their tracks.

in a total and complete manner

The team outright refused to compromise on their principles.

to torment someone by showing or promising something desirable that remains just out of reach

The aroma of fresh bread tantalized the hungry crowd.

equivalent in effect, value, or meaning

Refusing to answer the question was tantamount to admitting guilt.

to avoid doing something, especially something that one enjoys

They regularly abstain from consuming alcohol for personal reasons.

avoiding too much consumption of alcoholic drinks or food

John is known for his abstemious lifestyle, opting for a balanced diet and moderate portions.

the voluntary act of refraining from certain activities or substances that one may desire, typically motivated by health, moral, or religious reasons

Despite his love for rich desserts, he practiced abstinence and avoided sweets to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

not staying the same or predictable in quality or behavior

Her performance was inconsistent; she would excel one day and struggle the next.

changing very often, especially without a convincing reason

Her inconstant work habits resulted in inconsistent productivity and missed deadlines.

causing trouble or difficulty due to a lack of compatibility with one's needs, comfort, or purpose

The broken elevator made reaching the top floor very inconvenient.

not enough to attract attention or seem important

When compared to the vastness of the ocean, the size of the pebble seemed inconsiderable.