Lesson 19

relating to reproductive fluid containing sperm cells

During the medical exam, a sample of the man's seminal fluid was collected and analyzed to assess sperm quality.

a class or course at a college or university in which a small group of students and a teacher discuss a specific subject

The seminar focused on contemporary issues in international law.

an educational institution or school that provides specialized training or instruction in a particular field of study

Top technology firms run elite seminaries to identify promising young coders and engineering talent.

a series of gradual changes or stages, usually indicating a progression or sequence of steps

The report provided a clear gradation of risks from minimal to severe to help inform their mitigation strategies.

the rate at which a quantity or dimension changes over a given distance or interval

The gradient of the river’s flow affects its speed.

to happen or appear again after a certain period

The pain in his knee recurred every time he tried to run.

repeatedly happening or reappearing, often at regular intervals

Patients suffering from recurrent bouts of depression often need long-term medication and therapy.

to move back and forth repeatedly between two points or positions

The pendulum swung back and forth, oscillating steadily over time.

(physics) the back-and-forth motion of an object between two end points

Pendulums have proven useful for studying simple harmonic oscillation and modeling more complex periodic motions in dynamic systems.

physical strength arising from highly developed muscles

In competitive strongman events, competitors rely on sheer brawn to lift and pull enormous weights.

(of a person) physically strong with well-developed muscles

The brawny construction worker effortlessly lifted heavy beams and carried them across the site.

someone who enjoys the experience of eating and drinking artfully prepared food

As an epicure, Jean enjoyed dining at fine restaurants and sampling delicate dishes from around the world.

a person who takes pleasure in refined, often sensual, enjoyment, especially in food and drink

He was an epicurean who traveled the world to sample the finest cuisines.

showing the intensity or greatness of something

The novel had a profound impact on readers, prompting deep reflection on the human condition.

the quality or state of being deep, intellectually, analytically, or emotionally

The professor's lecture contained ideas of great profundity that challenged the students' assumptions.

unable to feel or experience physical sensation

After the accident, he was rendered insensible from the neck down due to spinal cord injuries.

extremely difficult or seemingly impossible to understand or interpret due to its unclear intent or cause

The Mona Lisa's smile is one of the most analyzed, yet still remains mysteriously inscrutable.

(of a person) not confident about oneself or one's skills and abilities

He was insecure about his performance at work, doubting whether he was capable of meeting expectations.

not able to be separated or detached

For that community, culture and identity were inseparable dimensions of their existence.

impossible to be individually counted or named due to their overwhelming quantity

Scientists have only begun cataloging the innumerable species that live within tropical rainforests.