Lesson 2

to trick someone into believing something that is not true

The scammer duped unsuspecting individuals into giving away their personal information by pretending to be a bank representative.

an apartment with two floors each with its own rooms connected by an internal staircase

The lower unit of the duplex has a spacious living room and kitchen, while the upper unit has bedrooms and a study.

the practice of pretending to feel or act one way while actually pursuing another

The spy was skilled in duplicity.

related to agriculture, farmers, or rural life

The agrarian community relies on farming as the main source of livelihood.

farming and its science

not likely to sadden or anger anyone

happening at an inconvenient or unsuitable time

The power outage occurred at an inopportune moment during the presentation.

much more than what is normal, reasonable, or expected

His inordinate amount of time spent playing video games affected his academic performance.

unable to ever be satisfied

lacking in intelligence, substance, or meaningful content

The movie received criticism for its vacuous plot, lacking depth and meaningful storytelling.

to clean a surface by using a machine that sucks up dirt, dust, etc.

She vacuums the carpets in the living room every week to keep them clean.

displaying violent acts for the sake of a social or political aim

She was known for her militant stance on animal rights, often participating in protests and direct actions.

the belief that a country must have a strong military force in order to seem more powerful

Militarism is a political and social ideology that emphasizes the importance of military power and the maintenance of a strong, aggressive defense force.

to act as a powerful factor

The harsh climate militated against successful crop production.

a military group consisting of civilians who have been trained as soldiers to help the army in emergencies

The militia was mobilized to assist in disaster relief efforts after the earthquake devastated the region.

easy to see or notice

His apparent discomfort was evident from his body language.

the visible form or appearance of a ghost or spirit of someone who has died

A pale apparition appeared at the end of the hallway.

carrying out one's responsibilities with a great amount of respect and loyalty

(of goods) likely to be taxed

fulfilling one's duties and responsibilities with a sense of loyalty and obedience

The dutiful employee always completed tasks on time and exceeded expectations.