Lesson 2

a legendary forest god or spirit that is part human and part goat

The fantasy novel introduced a hidden realm populated by mythical creatures, including noble elves, mischievous fairies, and wise fauns.

the animals of a particular geological period or region

Exploring the lush forest, we encountered a remarkable fauna of colorful birds, elusive mammals, and vibrant insects.

having no energy or interest in doing anything

After a long day at work, I felt lethargic and didn't have the energy to do anything.

inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy

excessively unreasonable or unfair and therefore unacceptable

The company’s treatment of its workers was deemed unconscionable by labor rights activists.

operating below conscious awareness, influencing thoughts and actions

Her subconscious fears often manifested in recurring nightmares.

the members of a country's nobility as a class

The members of the peerage enjoyed certain privileges and titles bestowed upon them due to their noble status.

incapable of being compared to others due to superior quality or excellence

From the first brushstroke to the final detail, the artist's peerless masterpiece emerged as a testament to their extraordinary talent.

(biochemistry) interaction between two or more substances where one of them stops or reduces the effect of others

The brain's functioning is influenced by the antagonism between neurotransmitters like dopamine and adenosine.

showing that one actively dislikes or disagrees with something or someone

The customer left an antagonistic review, expressing their strong dissatisfaction with the product and the company.

deliberately designed to mislead

The website propagated fallacious information to gain clicks.

a false idea or belief based on invalid arguments, often one that many people think is true

The belief that all politicians are corrupt because a few have been involved in scandals is a fallacy, as it relies on a hasty generalization and ignores the many politicians who act with integrity.

likely to be wrong or mistaken

The accuracy of eyewitness testimony is fallible, as memory can be influenced by various factors such as time, stress, and suggestibility.

relating to or based on a part of a word that consists of a vowel with or without a consonant

The word 'table' is divided into two syllables, with the first 'ta' and the second 'ble' both considered as syllabic units.

the act of dividing words into syllables

The syllabication of the word 'elephant' reveals that it is divided into three syllables: 'el-e-phant'.

a line or verse that is made of ten syllables

The song's lyrics were written in decasyllables, adding a poetic touch to the music.

a word that is made of two syllables

The word 'water' is a disyllable, pronounced as 'wa-ter'.

physical weakness that is caused by a disease or aging

After undergoing surgery, the patient experienced debility and had to undergo physical therapy to regain strength.

to make someone or something weaker or less effective

The ongoing stress is debilitating his mental health.

causing a decrease in physical or mental strength

Disrupted sleep patterns are known to be debilitative, affecting cognitive function and overall well-being.