Lesson 2

a valuable resource or quality owned by an individual, organization, or entity, typically with economic value and the potential to provide future benefits

Real estate is considered a valuable asset due to its potential for long-term appreciation and rental income.

to clearly and confidently say that something is the case

In an interview last month, the athlete asserted that dedication and hard work will always lead to achieving fitness goals.

any of the sections into which a long poem is divided

He plans to write a new canto for his poem that reflects the changing seasons.

short-term shelters for soldiers

The soldiers are stationed in a cantonment on the outskirts of the city, awaiting further orders.

clearly and easily understood

The lawyer will present demonstrable evidence to the jury to support his client's innocence.

to show clearly that something is true or exists by providing proof or evidence

The scientist demonstrated the effectiveness of the new drug through a series of experiments.

a pronoun used to indicate and identify a specific person, place, thing, or idea

In "This is my book," this is a demonstrative.

a person whose job is explaining to a group of people how something works

The demonstrator is showing the audience how to use the new kitchen appliance.

to have something as one's own

As an avid art collector, he possesses valuable paintings from renowned artists.

done or happening twice a year

The organization plans to conduct its semiannual fundraiser in the spring and again in the fall.

someone who is the owner of something

As the possessor of the land, he had the right to sell or lease it to others.

not fully conscious

After the accident, he remained semiconscious for several hours, unable to respond to questions.

unnecessary or unrelated to the matter or subject at hand

The detective urged the witness to provide only relevant information and avoid including extraneous details that could confuse the investigation.

to estimate something using past experiences or known data

We can extrapolate future trends in technology based on the rapid advancements in recent years.

the act of spending money excessively and unnecessarily

Her extravagance in decorating the house for every holiday is both impressive and overwhelming.

costing a lot of money, more than the necessary or affordable amount

She threw an extravagant birthday party with live music and gourmet catering.

a group of people who gather in a church to say prayers

The congregation gathered every Sunday for worship and fellowship.

giving warning

The monitory tone of the teacher’s voice warned the students to be cautious during the experiment.

to come together in a group, often for a specific purpose or activity

People began to congregate in the park for the music festival.

a firm rebuke