Lesson 32

aiming to provide advice and suggestions

The government issued a travel advisory warning citizens about potential risks in certain regions.

secondary or supplementary to something more important

The ancillary staff helped with the setup for the conference.

providing additional help or support

The auxiliary power generator kicked in during the blackout to provide electricity.

used to describe actions or events that are not going as expected or planned

The party plans went awry when it started raining.

(anatomy) any of the small and thin-walled branching blood vessels that connect the arterioles and venules

afraid and cautious of the possible outcomes of an action, thus reluctant to take risks or action

His chary approach to lending money was a result of previous bad experiences.

meaning to end a dispute or to stop or lessen someone's anger

The manager made a conciliatory gesture to ease the tension between the teams.

having to do with the preparation, cooking, or presentation of food

She enrolled in a culinary school to learn professional cooking techniques.

expressing a belittling and critical attitude

She made a derogatory comment about his appearance.

disconnected and aimless in progression or execution

Their desultory conversation drifted from weather to politics without depth.

intentionally delaying or slow to act

The dilatory response from the government agencies led to a prolonged resolution of the issue.

relating to generosity toward the poor and in need

relating to the act, sensation, or study of taste

The chef crafted a gustatory tour featuring sweet, salty, bitter, sour, and umami elements in every course.

(of people) having gray or white hair, particularly due to age

The hoary professor had decades of wisdom etched into his gray hair and deep-set wrinkles.

not real and existing only in the mind rather than in physical reality

The unicorn in the story was purely imaginary, a creature of fantasy and folklore.

designed to introduce or provide a basic foundation on a subject or activity, typically for beginners or those with no prior experience

The university offers several introductory courses for students new to programming.

incapable of producing any meaningful result

The contract was deemed nugatory after the company dissolved.

associated with the sense of smell

involving or about money

The contract outlined the pecuniary benefits offered to the employees.