Lesson 48

the act of breaking a legal code

a person who forces another person to have sexual intercourse with them

the action of wandering around in search of a place to attack and steal from

a person or an animal that wanders around in search of places to destroy, people to kill and steal from

The village was raided by a group of marauders.

to influence someone to behave immorally

the quality of being immoral

to treat something or someone as if they are unimportant or worthless

The teacher deprecated careless answers.

to diminish in value, especially over time

a decline in something's price or value

The depreciation of the currency has led to an increase in the cost of imported goods.

to distribute or assign resources, funds, or tasks for a particular purpose

The manager decided to allocate more budget to marketing for increased brand visibility.

to give or distribute a particular thing such as time, money, etc.

The manager decided to allot extra time for the team to complete the project successfully.

to combine two or more metals to make a more suitable one

The metallurgist alloyed copper and zinc to produce brass, a durable and corrosion-resistant material.

(of words and phrases) used only in informal conversations

a serious dialogue

Their late-night colloquy ranged from politics to poetry.

subject to change or variation

The weather in this region is variable, with frequent shifts between sunshine and rain.

an event that departs from expectations

a device that helps musicians regulate their desired speed and rhythm

The pianist used a metronome during practice to ensure she kept a consistent tempo throughout the piece.

a large, important city that serves as a significant economic, political, or cultural center for a region or country

describing language or style that is elaborate and ornate, often with excessive use of adjectives and vivid details

The author’s florid prose was rich with elaborate descriptions, creating a vivid but sometimes overwhelming narrative.

the quality of having an extreme amount of details and decorations