Lesson 28

to be or act in accordance with a rule, standard, etc.

Students are expected to conform to the school's dress code.

willing to go along with group behaviors, standards, or popular opinions rather than standing apart

Managers prefer hiring employees with conformable personalities who can adapt smoothly to different workplace contexts.

the act of following or obeying the rules of something particular

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

a person who goes along with majority opinions, religious norms, and cultural conventions without critical questioning

The student was labeled a conformist for always agreeing with the teacher without offering their own analysis or critique.

the act of adhering to established norms, protocols, and standardized behaviors within a social system or institution

The company values conformity to its strict dress code.

(of theories) lacking a sustainable evidentiary or rational basis against challenges to its validity

The theory that the earth is flat is indefensible in the face of clear geological and astronomical evidence that demonstrates our planet is spherical.

not precisely or clearly defined, stated, or known

The instructions were so indefinite that many participants struggled to complete the task correctly.

impossible to remove or erase, leaving a lasting or permanent effect

The tragedy left an indelible mark on the community, changing it forever.

the quality or state of existing across extended periods unchanged in essence

Tattoos are a popular way to express oneself through imagery with a high degree of visual permanence.

unable to get undone, removed, or reversed

The ink from the pen left a permanent mark on the page, making it impossible to edit.

(chemistry) the splitting of a heavy and unstable atomic nucleus into lighter parts

Nuclear fission was discovered in the late 1930s and provided insight into the enormous energy released during the splitting of uranium atoms.

(in geology) a narrow break or crack that partially divides a rock or surface without completely separating it

Deep fissures lined the walls of the crumbling canyon formed by erosion over centuries.

the ability to dissolve in a liquid

Salt has high solubility in water and readily dissolves into ionic components when added to the solvent.

(of a substance) able to break up and disperse within a fluid

Sugar is highly soluble in water, dissolving readily when added to the liquid.

a liquid that is capable of dissolving another substance

Ethanol is commonly used as a solvent to dissolve oils and perfume essences for the production of aftershaves and colognes.

to continuously toss and catch multiple objects, such as balls or clubs skillfully without dropping them

Learning to juggle three balls at once required many hours of patient practice to gain the necessary hand-eye coordination.

an entertaining performance or act that involves tossing and catching of props like balls, clubs, or knives

The circus featured amazing acts of jugglery, with performers keeping flaming torches and chainsaws aloft.

not sharing any form of similarity

The class discussed the disparate theories proposed by different philosophers on the topic.

a noticeable and often significant difference or inequality between two or more things

There is a large disparity between the wealth of the billionaire class and the working poor struggling to afford basic necessities.