Lesson 25

to meet the needed requirements or conditions to be considered suitable for a particular role, status, benefit, etc.

She studied hard to qualify for the prestigious scholarship.

related to or involving quality of something, not numbers or amounts

The qualitative analysis of the artwork focused on its emotional impact rather than its monetary value.

the degree of prominence given to a syllable or musical note, particularly regarding stress or pitch

In the word "emphasis," the emphasis is on the first syllable.

to give special attention or importance to something

Throughout her campaign speech, the candidate emphasized her plans for improving education and healthcare if elected.

leaving no room for alternative interpretation through strength of expression and certainty

The witness gave emphatic testimony, stressing key details and dates in her response.

to calculate or determine a value using mathematical operations

Accountants must compute taxes owed by clients based on income levels and deductions.

the process of calculating numerical results through the performance of math operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

To check their answer, students did the computation again step-by-step on paper.

related to or involving the production of electricity through a chemical reaction

Zinc and copper electrodes immersed in saline solution generated a small galvanic current in the battery.

the production of electricity through chemical reactions

Students learned about galvanism by constructing simple cells that generated power through spontaneous redox reactions.

to push someone into taking action, particularly by evoking a strong emotion in them

It took a serious crisis to really galvanize politicians into compromising and passing long-stalled reforms.

a shelter in a park or garden, that is surrounded by plants, such as climbing shrubs or vines, that people can sit under and relax

The backyard featured an arbor covered in wisteria that provided a shady nook for enjoying morning coffee.

related to or typically found within trees and tree ecosystems

The tropical rainforest supports a rich diversity of arboreal plant life high in the canopy, including epiphytic orchids, ferns and bromeliads.

the cultivation, management, and study of individual trees, shrubs, and vines

The city has an intensive arboriculture program that focuses on proper young tree establishment and long-term care practices.

an unpleasant physical feeling, like a mild or moderate pain, tightness, irritation, itch, or lack of ease in the body

Prolonged sitting in an awkward position can lead to muscle discomfort in the lower back and legs.

to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or anxious

Her blunt honesty often discomfited those who expected polite small talk.

possessing a friendly personality and willing to spend time with people

Jane is very sociable and enjoys engaging with large groups of people at parties and social events.

a person who supports a system where the community collectively owns and controls the means of production, distribution, and exchange, known as socialism

He is a socialist who believes in equal access to resources for all citizens.

existing or occurring in large amounts

The garden was filled with profuse blooms, making it a vibrant and colorful sight.

an unusually or even luxuriously large volume of people or things concentrated into an area

The buffet table offered a profusion of delectable dishes from which to choose.

the quality or state of something being present in large quantities that go beyond normal levels

Holiday displays often featured an eye-catching profuseness of festive lights, decorations and inflatables.