Lesson 42

the ability to reason, understand, and learn, often associated with intelligence or mental capacity

Her sharp intellect made her a great problem-solver.

able to be understood without difficulty

The professor's lecture was intelligible, with clear explanations and examples.

the quality of lasting for a limited period of time

having a very short duration

The transient nature of youth reminds us to cherish each moment.

(grammar) a verb that requires a direct object

lasting for only a brief period

The transitory nature of childhood makes it precious and fleeting.

to stop the flow of something, especially blood or liquid, by applying pressure or using a barrier

He used a cloth to stanch the bleeding from her wound.

an upright piece of wood or metal that is used to support something else

an object that is part of a structure and is usually separable

a group of people in a specific area who elect a representative to a legislative position

The candidate promised to address the concerns of their entire constituency.

the condition of not having enough of something essential, expected, or required, whether in amount, quality, or strength

The test showed a serious iron deficiency.

lacking in terms of quantity or quality

The deficient supply of food left many people hungry.

grown into a flower

any red eruption of the skin

knowing or predicting events before they even take place

the capacity to know about the things that have not occurred yet

a strong desire to have too much money or other possessions

devouring or craving food in great quantities

a musical composition for a solo instrument, typically accompanied by piano, in 3 or 4 movements of contrasting keys

a verse of Italian origin that has 14 lines, usually in an iambic pentameter and a prescribed rhyme scheme

He struggled to fit his thoughts into the strict format of a sonnet.