Lesson 5

a group consisting of six musicians or singers who perform together

consisting of six parts

A sextuple layer of insulation was added to the walls, ensuring maximum energy efficiency for the building.

(of a person) highly accurate and careful in actions or words

The precise engineer made sure every measurement was flawless.

to initiate someone into the Christian faith through a special ceremony, often involving the use of water

The priest will christen the newborn in a special ceremony at the church.

all the Christian people and countries around the world

Christendom will continue to play a key role in global diplomacy and humanitarian efforts.

to help a person rid themselves of their misconceptions

The professor disabused the students of the myth about ancient civilizations.

a sense of discontent, particularly towards a governing system

If the government doesn’t address the growing disaffection among the people, it may face serious consequences in the upcoming elections.

to hold or give a different opinion about something

He disagreed with the critic's review of the play.

to reject or forbid something officially

The school administration decided to disallow cell phone usage during class hours.

to have an unfavorable opinion or judgment about something

The manager currently disapproves of tardiness in the workplace.

to deprive someone or something of weapons or the ability to cause harm

Police officers worked to peacefully disarm the suspect holding hostages.

strong disapproval of something, especially something moral

His disapprobation toward the new law was clear when he spoke out at the public forum.

to make something disorganized

His careless handling of the documents will inevitably disarrange the entire filing system.

a state of confusion and lack of order and organization

If the manager doesn’t step in soon, the department will fall into disarray, making it impossible to meet deadlines.

to stop operating as a group

Disbanding the task force was necessary after their mission was completed successfully.

to free someone from a burden

The counselor helped disburden the student by offering practical advice for managing stress.

to distribute money, funds, or resources, typically for various purposes or obligations

The finance department will disburse salaries to employees at the end of the month.