Lesson 20

a territory or area under the control or authority of a ruler or government

The castle stood at the heart of the king's domain.

superior development of one side of the body

having superiority in power, influence, or importance

The lion is the dominant predator in its ecosystem, ruling over other animals.

to have the power to completely or partially control someone or something

In the competitive business world, companies strive to dominate their market.

social control by dominating

to rule over people without considering their feelings or opinions

an awkward misunderstanding

The dinner party ended in an imbroglio when two guests argued over a mistaken identity.

to stain something, especially by water or blood

to fill something with a specific quality or emotion

As a teacher, he aimed to imbue his students with a love for learning and critical thinking.

free from any stain or dirt

She kept her house immaculate, with every surface gleaming and spotless.

the interpretation of a person's character or temperament based on the structure and expression of their face

His stern physiognomy gave the impression of a strict personality.

the study of Earth's physical characteristics

the field of science that studies the function or interactions among organisms

She is studying physiology to understand how the body’s systems work together.

to encourage or provoke a response, reaction, or activity

The interactive workshop was designed to stimulate creative thinking and problem-solving skills.

something that triggers a reaction in various areas like psychology or physiology

In a lab experiment, the researchers applied a visual stimulus to study participants to observe and measure their neurological responses.

to get something from a specific source

She was able to derive valuable insights from her research on sustainable energy.

the rate at which a function changes with respect to its independent variable

Calculating the derivative of a position function yields the velocity function, describing the rate of change of position with respect to time.

drawing off water from its main channel as for irrigation

related to changes in a word's form that show a meaning-related connection with its base