Lesson 43

not acting or speaking in a considerate manner

(of law) related to a wrong action that is not considered criminal

The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the defendant for the tortious conduct that caused injury.

extremely long and complicated and sometimes tricky to understand

Her tortuous reasoning made the decision-making process much harder than it needed to be.

causing discomfort as a result of physical or mental pain

The torturous journey through the mountains tested their limits.

a person who watches sport competitions closely

The enthusiastic spectator cheered loudly as her favorite team scored the winning goal in the final minutes of the match.

a mental representation or vision of something frightening or haunting, often associated with fear, anxiety, or an unsettling memory

The specter of failure haunted him every time he attempted something new.

the range of different wavelengths or frequencies of light or radiation

The scientist studied the spectrum of visible light emitted by the star.

approaching each other from different directions to be unified

the act of approaching each other from different places for the purpose of unifying

move or draw together at a certain location

The parade spectators began to converge on the main square to witness the festivities.

(of human activities or natural forces) to gradually break down rocks, mountains, hills, etc.

The constant freeze and thaw cycles degrade the rock faces.

the act of taking away someone's dignity, usually by reducing their rank

able to utilize language to convey something well, especially in a persuasive manner

The eloquent activist rallies support for social causes through impassioned and persuasive speeches.

the ability to deliver a clear and strong message

The politician's eloquence captivated the audience and earned a standing ovation.

a speaking style that involves controlling one's voice and having an accurate pronunciation

a moment of speaking one's thoughts aloud, typically when alone

During her morning walk, she muttered a quiet soliloquy about the day ahead.

a stately Protestant (especially Lutheran) hymn tune

the act of designing and organizing dance movements for a performance

to create a sequence of dance steps, often set to music, for a performance or production

She choreographed a beautiful ballet performance for the dance recital.