Lesson 38

situated next to or near something

The bookstore is located in the shopping mall adjacent to the coffee shop.

to stop a meeting, trial, or game in order to resume it sometime later

The judge decided to adjourn the trial until the next day.

something added to something else support or enhancement, but not essential to its core function

The therapy served as an adjunct to medication.

to present or give something, often with a sense of honor or generosity

The teacher will bestow awards on students who excel in their academic achievements.

cover by strewing

to give something, particularly money, to make up for the difficulty, pain, damage, etc. that someone has suffered

Insurance companies often compensate policyholders for property damage or loss.

overly satisfied or content with one's current situation or achievements, often to the point of neglecting potential risks or improvements

Despite declining sales figures, the company remained complacent, refusing to implement changes to its marketing strategy.

eager to please, often showing a courteous attitude toward others

The complaisant waiter anticipated every need before we even asked.

to take place, especially in a way that seems inevitable

No one knows what will betide in the coming days.

cause oneself to consider something

used to refer to something happening earlier than expected or before the usual time

The travelers set off betimes to avoid the midday heat.

to compete actively or fight against others for a goal or victory

Teams from all over the country will contend for the championship title this weekend.

a person or team trying to win something in a contest, especially one with a strong chance of winning

The boxer emerged as a strong contender for the championship title after a series of impressive victories in the ring.

the job, skill, or act of managing the relationships between different countries

Diplomacy helped prevent the two nations from going to war.

an official representing a country's government in foreign relations

The diplomat negotiated a trade agreement between two neighboring countries.

related to the work of keeping or creating friendly relationships between countries

Diplomatic efforts are underway to resolve the conflict peacefully.

an official engaged in international negotiations

relating to money or currency

The central bank sets monetary policy to regulate the supply of money in the economy.

a person who has the power to rule over a kingdom or empire, especially someone who inherits this power

The monarch’s coronation was a grand ceremony attended by dignitaries from around the world.

the theory or policy of controlling the amount of money in circulation as the preferred method of stabilizing the economy

Monetarism emphasizes the role of monetary policy over fiscal policy.