Lesson 15

to meet or cross another path, line, etc. at a particular point

The two roads intersect at the traffic light.

to put elements in a mixed manner

The author chose to intersperse humor throughout the novel, providing moments of lightness in the otherwise serious storyline.

a space between or inside things

to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse

The teacher had to intervene when two students started arguing in the classroom.

the spoken form of a language specific to a certain region or people which is slightly different from the standard form in words and grammar

A dialect is a variety of a language spoken by a particular group of people, characterized by unique vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.

referring to the method of argumentation or discourse that involves the exchange of opposing ideas or viewpoints in order to reach a deeper understanding or resolution

The dialectical approach to reasoning involves engaging with opposing arguments to uncover underlying truths.

a person who is skilled in reasoning and discussing in order to reach the truth

to engage in a conversation or discussion between two or more people

The leaders agreed to dialogue in order to ease tensions between their countries.

(of speech or written discourse) unclear or poorly organized in a way that is not comprehensible

His speech became increasingly incoherent as he grew more nervous.

having a fireproof quality

too unlikely to believe or imagine

The idea of flying cars becoming common in the near future seemed inconceivable just a few decades ago.

supporting an action, idea, party, etc. often publicly

to publicly support or recommend something

The environmentalist passionately advocates for sustainable living practices.

(of an illness) difficult to cure and long-lasting

Mary's chronic asthma requires daily medication to control her symptoms.

to record a series of historical events in a detailed way by a chronological order

The historian chronicles the rise and fall of ancient civilizations in her latest book.

a person who records influential or historical events by writing them down in the exact order that they happened

the study of past events for the purpose of determining the order by which they occurred

a timepiece that shows the time in a very exact way, especially one used at sea

The chronometer's accuracy was tested regularly to maintain its reliability for professional use.