Lesson 3

a chamber made out of rock, used as a tomb for dead people in the past

The excavation team plans to carefully open the sepulcher to examine the burial site.

relating to places where the dead were buried

The sepulchral atmosphere of the ancient tomb left visitors with a sense of solemn reverence.

to blend different elements together to form a unified whole

The artist coalesced various colors and textures to create a captivating painting.

an alliance between two or more countries or between political parties when forming a government or during elections

The coalition government was formed by two major political parties to ensure stability and consensus on key policy issues.

to change from a liquid to a semi-solid or solid state, often through the process of clotting or curdling

When making homemade yogurt, the milk begins to coagulate as the live cultures work to thicken it.

to cause someone to feel distress or sorrow

His actions continue to aggrieve her, as she struggles to forgive him for the hurtful words.

to attack or advance forcefully towards the opponent

The forward decided to aggress the defense early in the game.

to make a problem, situation, or condition worse or more serious

Ignoring medication can aggravate the symptoms of a chronic illness.

a place for keeping things safe

The digital archives serve as a depository for millions of historical records, keeping them safe from damage.

someone who puts money in a bank

The bank guarantees security for every depositor’s funds, ensuring financial safety.

a recorded testimony given outside of court by a witness or party involved in a legal case, used as evidence in future proceedings

The attorney scheduled a deposition with the key witness to gather essential information for the upcoming trial.

the way of behaving that is considered to be morally and socially correct and acceptable

She was known for her propriety at social gatherings.

an unincorporated business owned by a single person who is responsible for its liabilities and entitled to its profits

a letter which is usually long and official

The CEO sent out a missive to all employees regarding the upcoming changes in company policy.

any object fired or thrown at a person or thing for the purpose of hurting or destroying them

During the battle, soldiers threw improvised projectiles at the enemy to defend their position.

a formal agreement between countries

The convention for writing dates in the U.S. is month-day-year.

generally accepted and followed by many people

In many cultures, it is conventional for brides to wear white dresses on their wedding day.

requiring specialized or secret knowledge to comprehend fully

The arcane nature of the formula made it difficult for outsiders to grasp.

an arch-covered passage along the side of a group of buildings

The old arcade has stood the test of time, with its stone arches providing a historic charm to the modern city.

to store or preserve documents or records for long-term keeping and future use

They decided to archive the historical documents in the library's special collections.