Lesson 10

requiring a great deal of time and energy

The process of manually transcribing the handwritten documents was laborious and time-consuming.

a structure with confusing or interconnected passages and paths

Exploring the ancient ruins, I found myself lost in a labyrinth of tunnels and corridors.

relating to, affecting, or originating in the labyrinth, which is the intricate system of the inner ear

Labyrinthine disorders can cause vertigo and balance problems.

bottomless in extent

The canyon dropped into an abysmal void.

a very deep or seemingly bottomless hole or gorge in the earth or sea

The explorers lowered their equipment into the dark abyss beneath the cave entrance.

not showing the amount of seriousness needed toward a serious matter by trying to seem clever and humorous

His facetious remarks about the serious issue were not well received.

achieved or performed without much effort

The athlete's victory was facile, as they dominated the competition without much challenge.

to help something, such as a process or action, become possible or simpler

The government implemented policies to facilitate foreign investment and economic growth.

a place or a building is designed and equipped for a specific function, such as healthcare, education, etc.

The hospital's new facility includes state-of-the-art operating rooms and patient care units.

to forcibly pull or take something, often from someone's grasp

He managed to wrest the gun from the attacker's hands.

a hand tool with a handle and a jaw or jaws designed to grip, turn, or hold objects such as nuts, bolts, or pipes

He used a wrench to tighten the bolts on the bicycle's handlebars.

to cause or inflict damage, harm, or destruction, often with great force or intensity

The negligence of the factory owner resulted in a chemical spill that wreaked environmental damage.

an intense sense of rage

The protesters faced the wrath of the authorities, who responded with brutal force and violence.

to have a noisy and intense argument

The siblings would often wrangle over who would get to choose the television channel.

open and direct about one's true feelings or intentions

She appreciated his candid feedback, which helped her understand her strengths and weaknesses.

the habit of speaking truthfully and directly without evasion

She spoke with candor about the challenges she faced.

regarding neurons, which are the basic building blocks of the nervous system

The neural signals transmitted by the sensory neurons allow us to perceive and respond to our environment.

to collect various things, like information, objects, etc.

The charity event garnered a significant amount of donations, which will go towards helping those in need.

a decorative or flavorful element added to a dish to enhance its visual appeal or taste.

The dessert was beautifully presented with a garnish of chocolate shavings on top.