Lesson 19

the state of anticipating or looking forward to something

His eyes shone with expectancy as he waited for the lottery results to be announced.

to cough and spit a kind of thick, liquid substance out of the lungs

Doctors advise drinking plenty of fluids to make it easier to expectorate.

the separation of an alliance

The disunion of the once-powerful alliance shocked political observers worldwide.

to have no trust in someone or something

She began to distrust his promises after he failed to keep them multiple times.

very upset and overwhelmed with strong emotions like sadness, worry, or despair

After losing her beloved pet, she was absolutely distraught and couldn't stop crying.

to legally take someone’s property instead of the money they are owed

He faced financial ruin when the bank decided to distrain his car for failing to pay the loan.

a subdivision of army consisting of two or more divisions

The corps' commander briefed the divisions on the new strategy before launching the operation.

existing in a physical form

The doctor examined the corporeal symptoms before determining the appropriate treatment plan.

involving a large company

The corporate headquarters of the company are located in New York City.

a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines

the ability to experience the outside world especially through the sense of touch

the capacity to deeply appreciate and react to complicated emotional or aesthetic impacts

The poet’s sensibility enabled him to convey complicated emotions through simple verses.

a part of the brain assigned to receive and interpret the sensory signals

The brain's sensorium is constantly active, processing information to help us navigate the world.

(of nerves) receiving sensory information and transferring it to the central nervous system

Sensory neurons in the skin transmit touch sensations to the brain.

relating to or involving the senses or physical sensation

She enjoyed the sensual experience of sipping wine and tasting its flavors.

pleasing and attractive to the senses

The sensuous aroma of freshly baked bread filled the room, making everyone hungry.

having an extreme desire

She was athirst for adventure, constantly seeking new experiences and challenges.

from side to side and in a slanting manner

The bridge stretched athwart the river, connecting the two distant shores.

relating to the stars or celestial bodies

Astral phenomena encompass celestial events and objects beyond Earth's atmosphere.