Lesson 42

a person who has an interest in a particular subject but lacks determination or knowledge on the matter

He dabbled in painting but considered himself more of a dilettante than a serious artist, rarely devoting enough time to master the craft.

persistent effort or attention towards a task or goal

She approached her studies with great diligence, always ensuring her work was thorough.

consistently putting in the necessary time and energy to achieve one's goals

His diligent work ethic helped him excel in his career.

active and full of energy

Mary's energetic dance moves lit up the stage during the performance.

to cause someone to lose physical or mental energy or strength

The long, grueling workout served to enervate him, leaving him feeling completely drained.

to cause someone or something to lose strength

Lack of exercise can enfeeble muscles over time.

too much pride in one's abilities or achievements

showing excessive pride in one's abilities or accomplishments

a hard time in a country's economy characterized by a reduction in employment, production, and trade

During the recession, many businesses were forced to close, leading to widespread job losses.

an allele that produces its characteristic phenotype only when its paired allele is identical

to form a judgment on the quality, worth, nature, ability or importance of something, someone, or a situation

The manager assesses employees' performance during quarterly reviews.

an expert who calculates the value of something to impose tax on it

not related to any individual

to act or pretend to be someone else, typically for the purpose of entertainment or mimicry

The actor was able to impersonate the famous politician so convincingly that even close associates were fooled.

to replace the position or importance of something

The new technology quickly began to displace traditional methods of communication.

the act or means of getting rid of something

to take away someone's ownership of a property

The government dispossessed the landowners to make way for a new highway.

a difficult situation in which opposing parties cannot reach an agreement

Negotiations reached an impasse after both sides refused to budge.

(of a path) not possible to travel across or through