Lesson 35

to bring together and organize in an orderly, efficient way

The general worked to marshal the troops for battle.

(of people) demonstrating the ideals of traditional masculinity, like courage, strength, and force of will

The aged warrior still displayed great martial vigor and fighting spirit.

relating to the planet Mars or characteristic of its environment

Martian rovers like Curiosity and Perseverance explore the surface of Mars, sending back valuable data to Earth.

an individual who demands total obedience to rules, laws, and orders

The new colonel was a tough, no-nonsense martinet who ran a very tight ship.

the act of voluntarily suffering death as the result of maintaining religious or other ideals, usually political or religious

Early Christians faced brutal martyrdom under Roman persecution for refusing to renounce Christ.

a secret plot, especially one designed to gain power or manipulate events behind the scenes

The novel centers on a cabal plotting to overthrow the monarchy.

a mystical tradition in Judaism that explores the hidden, symbolic meanings within Jewish scripture and religious texts

Cabalism first emerged in medieval Spain and Southern France, where Jewish mystics and scholars developed this new approach to spirituality and Scripture.

to vaporize and then immediately condense again into a solid form

The iodine crystals sublimated and reformed on the cooler surface.

having exceptional beauty or excellence

The pianist's performance of the concerto was sublime, leaving the audience in awe of her talent.

below or beyond the threshold of conscious awareness

Art historians analyze works for possible subliminal symbolism reflecting the artists' inner thoughts or cultural context.

without end or limits in extent, amount, or space

The universe is believed to be infinite in size, with no discernible boundaries.

an extremely small quantity or amount that is almost negligible

The scientist measured an infinitesimal in the chemical reaction.

someone who plays against another player in a game, contest, etc.

The two opponents faced off in the final match of the tennis tournament.

located across from a particular thing, typically separated by an intervening space

The library is on the opposite side of the street.

the deliberate act of deception performed through false representations for personal gain or harm to others

The company was accused of fraudulence in allegedly falsifying safety inspection records.

dishonest or deceitful, often involving illegal or unethical actions intended to deceive others

The fraudulent scheme promised large profits but was actually a scam.

the amount of something that can be carried or held in one's arms at a time

She collected an armful of firewood from the backyard.

a facility used for the production of weapons and military equipment

Many skilled laborers were employed in the royal armory to craft cannons, flintlocks and sabers.

a temporary stoppage or truce in hostilities between parties engaged in a war or conflict

The warring nations signed an armistice agreeing to a one-month ceasefire to allow humanitarian aid delivery and prisoner exchanges.

a massive group of warships organized for military or strategic purposes

The Spanish armada sailed in 1588 to invade England.