Lesson 36

a state of heightened focus and concentration in which a person becomes more responsive to suggestions

During hypnosis, the therapist suggested the patient would no longer experience pain in their injured knee.

a medication that induces sleep

The doctor prescribed a hypnotic to the patient experiencing chronic insomnia to improve sleep quality.

to induce a temporary altered state of receptive focus through which a subject will respond to suggestions

The stage hypnotist was able to hypnotize several volunteers from the audience to come up on stage for his show.

to pass on information from one party to another

During the press briefing, the spokesperson worked to clearly convey the latest facts and figures about the issue.

the action or process of carrying something from one place to another

The conveyance of goods across the border required special permits.

intense and passionate feeling

The crowd cheered with patriotic fervor as the flag was raised.

intensely heated

The fervid sun beat down on the desert without mercy.

implying strong, deep feelings of commitment, belief, or support about someone or something

The crowd cheered with fervent support for their home team.

(phonetics) a consonant that makes a hissing sound when pronounced

to hiss in a way meant to convey disapproval, dissent, or a negative reaction

When the umpire made the questionable call, fans in the bleachers loudly sibilated their disagreement.

to care for and support the growth and development of a child until they reach adulthood

The parents nurture their children with love, attention, and positive influences.

any substance that provides nourishment to living organisms

Plants absorb mineral nutriments like nitrogen and phosphorus from the soil to aid photosynthesis and cellular functions.

containing or able to deliver substances essential for growth, maintenance, and repair of cells and tissues

Leafy greens and other vegetables are highly nutritive foods that provide the body with minerals and fiber.

the action or process of disagreeing or disobeying established authority or doctrine

The dictator responded to growing public dissidence with increasingly repressive security crackdowns and censorship.

someone who declares opposition to the government of one's country, knowing there is punishment for doing so

Andrei Sakharov was a prominent Soviet physicist who became a dissident due to his campaigns for political and civil rights.

(in American football) a pass thrown either sideways or backward to another player

The quarterback executed a perfect lateral to the running back, gaining crucial yards.

later than anticipated or scheduled, but not significantly delayed

I usually finish work by 5pm, but today it was more like 5:10pm, which was latish for me.

a structure made of strips of wood, metal, or other rigid material arranged in a criss-crossed, grid-like pattern

She decorated the side of her garden shed with a lattice pattern made of interwoven twigs.