Lesson 47

a long written story that usually involves imaginary characters and places

She's reading a novel about a detective solving mysteries in a small town.

a short novel or a long short story, typically having fewer conflicts than a novel but more complicated ones than a short story

the quality of showing generosity in regard to what one possesses, especially money

showing generosity in respect of one's possessions, such as time, money, etc.

The billionaire's munificent donation transformed the small charity into a thriving organization.

a published false statement that damages a person's reputation

The celebrity sued the tabloid for libel after it published false and damaging statements about her personal life.

the ceremonial pouring of a liquid, usually wine, serves as an offering to a deity in rituals

the place where two or more things such as roads or railways cross

a certain stage or point in an activity, a process, or a series of events, particularly important

At this critical juncture, the company must decide whether to expand or downsize.

to call forth or summon a spirit, often through magical words, rituals, or incantations

The witch invoked the spirit of the ancient forest with a chant under the full moon.

a request for help from God in a religious ceremony

someone who is constantly concerned about their health or an illness coming back

As a hypochondriac, she would visit the doctor frequently, worried about even minor symptoms.

a piston syringe with a long thin needle for injecting substances under the skin

The nurse used a hypodermic to administer the vaccine.

the longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle, and defined as the side opposite the right angle in a right-angled triangle

In a right-angled triangle with legs of length 3 and 4 units, the hypotenuse can be calculated using the Pythagorean theorem as √(3² + 4²)= 5.

of great gravity or crucial import; requiring serious thought

an official statement in which one complaints about something being unfair

extremely cold in temperature, often causing discomfort or numbness

The frigid winter air made every breath feel like a frosty exhale.

the state or quality of having a very low temperature