Lesson 13

to shorten the form of a word or a group of words to represent all of it

to lessen in intensity or severity

After the storm passed, the wind began to abate, and the rain eased to a drizzle.

(psychology) a person that is preoccupied with external things and prefers social situations

As an extrovert, she thrives in social situations and enjoys meeting new people.

to force or shape a material, often a plastic or metal, through a die or a mold to create a specific form

The manufacturer used a specialized machine to extrude molten plastic into thin, flexible sheets for packaging.

originating from or caused by external factors

The damage was due to extrinsic forces, not internal flaws.

an external body part that projects from the body

holding or promoting extreme opinions in politics, religion, etc.

The extremist group was responsible for several terrorist attacks in the region.

to arrange items or events in a particular order

She sequenced the photos to create a narrative.

following back-to-back

The sequent events after the meeting led to significant changes in the company.

the practice of having multiple spouses simultaneously

a person who can speak or understand multiple languages

She is a polyglot who speaks seven languages fluently.

(geometry) a flat shape consisting of three or more straight sides

A triangle is the simplest type of polygon with three sides.

a word that possesses more than one syllable

a solid shape made of flat sides that fit together along their edges

The cube is a well-known example of a polyhedron, with six square faces.

a school or institution that offers vocational courses

the belief in or worship of multiple gods or deities

Polytheism was a common religious belief in many ancient civilizations, such as ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt, where various gods and goddesses were worshiped.

unwilling to behave differently or change one’s opinions or attitude, especially in an unreasonable way

unwillingness to agree about something or change one's views

His intransigence during the negotiations made it impossible to reach a deal.