Lesson 33

a building later added to a main building in order to provide more space

The school built an annex to accommodate the growing number of students.

to add notes that explain or comment on something, such as a text, document, or image

The student was instructed to annotate the historical document, highlighting key events and adding explanations.

a group of people with a shared characteristic or purpose

A contingent of volunteers arrived early to help set up the event.

an event or situation that might happen

The team drafted backup plans for various contingencies.

having the quality of being divided, especially by a number

causing disagreement or hostility by creating strong differences of opinion among people

The issue of immigration was highly divisive, splitting the nation into opposing camps.

(mathematics) the number that divides another number in a division problem

A divisor is a number that divides another number evenly without leaving a remainder.

to bring an end to the anger of a person, ghost, spirit, or god by pleasing them

The villagers offered sacrifices to propitiate the gods during the drought.

having a high probability of producing a successful result

The early success of the campaign was seen as propitious, indicating strong future growth.

to repeat something but only mentioning the major points

a supporter who usually speaks publicly in favor of a theory, idea, or plan

systematic training by multiple repetitions

to suddenly move back in response to something surprising, frightening, or unpleasant

As the dentist approached with the needle, she recoiled.

(of an unpleasant or harmful thing) happening again, often after a period of improvement

achieving the intended or desired result

The effective marketing campaign boosted sales significantly.

having the power to achieve a desired outcome or make a strong impression

The new marketing strategy proved to be effectual in increasing sales.

to send someone accused of a crime to the place where the crime happened or where they are wanted for legal matters

The fugitive was arrested in one country and extradited to face charges in another for embezzlement.

the act of sending someone back to the country in which they have been accused or found guilty of a criminal offense

to make minor changes to something so that it is more suitable or better

The tailor often modifies dresses to ensure a perfect fit.

the act of making small changes in something, usually for an enhancement

The modification of the car’s engine increased its performance.