Lesson 5

to remove parts of something such as a book, movie, etc. and prevent the public from accessing them for political, moral, or religious purposes

The government decided to censor the film due to its sensitive content.

(of one's behavior) severely criticizing and disapproving

The teacher's censorious remarks discouraged students from sharing their ideas in class.

deserving blame or criticism for being wrong, harmful, or immoral

The company faced censurable accusations of environmental negligence.

to strongly criticize in an official manner

The teacher had to censure a student who consistently disrupted the class.

a song traditionally sung by boat rowers in Venice

Visitors to Venice often enjoy the soothing sounds of a barcarole as they glide along the water in a gondola.

to prevent lean meats from drying out during roasting

The chef barded the roast with thick slices of bacon.

objet d'art collectively (especially fine antiques)

(of a place, object, etc.) generated through the use of software

Virtual reality technology allows users to immerse themselves in simulated environments.

marked by exceptional technique, refined ability, or artistic brilliance in a particular discipline

Her virtuoso brushwork gave the portrait a lifelike glow.

to drive, push, or cause to move forward or onward

The boat's engine propels it swiftly across the water.

a substance that helps something move forward

The rocket was loaded with a powerful propellant to achieve maximum thrust during liftoff.

a rotating mechanical device that moves through air or water, creating forward motion for vehicles like aircraft or boats

The airplane's powerful propeller sliced through the air, propelling it swiftly across the sky.

to reveal the exaggeration or falseness of a belief, claim, idea, etc.

The scientist worked to debunk the myth that eating chocolate causes acne, conducting rigorous studies to disprove the claim.

to reveal the exaggeration or falseness of a belief, claim, idea, etc.

The scientist worked to debunk the myth that eating chocolate causes acne, conducting rigorous studies to disprove the claim.

made to copy or resemble something

She bought an imitation designer bag that looked similar to the original.

an individual who replicates the actions, expressions, or speech of someone else

The talented imitator captivated the audience with spot-on impressions of famous actors during the comedy show.

related to the old-fashioned way of doing business including its ideas and practices

The mercantile system emphasized countries accumulating wealth by exporting more goods than they imported.

a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army, often motivated by payment rather than ideological or national allegiance

The army hired mercenaries to bolster its forces during the conflict in the region.

the act of intentionally betraying someone or something's trust in one

The generals considered the unauthorized negotiations with the enemy a clear act of perfidy.

relating to someone or something that is untrustworthy and disloyal

The perfidious diplomat pretended friendship while secretly plotting against the alliance.