Lesson 12

of an imaginary and unrealistic nature

an official who is in charge of a game, making sure the rules are obeyed by the players

The referee blew the whistle to signal the end of the match, much to the relief of the exhausted players.

the process by which all the people of a country have the opportunity to vote on a single political question

a form of torture in which cigarettes or cigars or other hot implements are used to burn the victim's skin

a state of extreme filth or neglect

The refugees were forced to live in squalor, with no access to clean water.

a hanging piece of cloth used as a covering or screen, especially for a window or doorway

Heavy palls blocked the sunlight from entering the old room.

to soothe the pain of an illness without curing it

The hospice team worked to palliate her symptoms, ensuring she remained comfortable in her final days.

a treatment that eases symptoms but does not address the underlying cause

The doctor prescribed a palliative to reduce the patient's suffering.

abnormally pale, lacking in color, and often associated with illness, shock, or a lack of vitality

The patient's pallid complexion raised concerns among the medical staff.

the condition of having an unhealthy pale appearance as a result of illness, emotional distress, etc.

the state of being confined

compulsion or threat used to force someone to act against their will

He signed the contract under duress.

a standard or expectation that guides behavior within a group or society

She challenged the norm by choosing a nontraditional career path.

the state or quality of being standard or expected

to clearly and correctly articulate words

The news anchor is trained to enunciate every word to ensure the audience comprehends the information.

to brew coffee by passing hot water through the grounds, typically in a percolator

She prefers to percolate her coffee slowly, allowing the rich aroma to fill the kitchen before pouring a cup.

the clear pronunciation of words

a mythological creature in Greek mythology, typically depicted as a fire-breathing creature with the body and head of a lion, the head of a goat protruding from its back, and a serpent for a tail

a type of coffee-making pot in which boiled water moves through the ground coffee beans' container to bring out their essence