Lesson 43

a small shorebird belonging to the sandpiper family, known for their delicate build, short legs, and rapid movements along mudflats and shorelines

The stint darted across the tidal flat in search of insects.

(psychology) the process of relieving a complex by bringing it to consciousness and directly addressing it

Writing in a journal can provide a sense of catharsis, allowing individuals to express and process their emotions.

a baseless and made-up story or news report created to mislead people

The tabloid newspaper published a canard claiming that aliens had been sighted in the local park.

a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing

The movie relied on a stereotype of teenagers that wasn't true to life.

a gradual advance or penetration that weakens or reduces strength, influence, or effectiveness

The company's aggressive marketing strategy made significant inroads into its competitor's market share.

a lengthy, tedious, and complicated procedure or set of instructions, often considered unnecessary

The bureaucratic rigmarole involved in obtaining a simple permit frustrated many small business owners.

a historical unit of currency formerly used in Greece

In ancient times, goods and services were bought and sold using the drachma as currency.

a period of time in history or someone's life, during which significant events happen

The Renaissance was an epoch of great cultural and artistic achievements in Europe.

a long period of time when there is not much raining

The city imposed water restrictions because of the drought.

a group consisting of five musicians or singers who perform together

The jazz quintet played a lively set that had the audience tapping their feet.

a song or poem expressing sadness, especially in the memory of a dead person or a bitter event in the past

The poet composed an elegy to mourn the passing of a beloved friend, capturing the grief and longing felt by those left behind.

the social or cultural setting or environment

Growing up in a tight-knit community, Sarah's milieu shaped her values and beliefs.

something that we usually buy and bring back for other people from a place that we have visited on vacation

He found a handcrafted wooden figurine as the perfect souvenir of his visit to the mountain village.

the internal organs, particularly the intestines, of a human or animal

The hunter gutted the deer and removed its entrails before preparing it for cooking.

an offspring of a human or animal that is not born yet, particularly a human aged more than eight weeks after conception

The ultrasound showed that the fetus was developing normally.

land that has been prepared or cultivated, ready for planting or sowing seeds

The ancient farmers plowed the land diligently, striving to achieve optimal tilth for their crops.

the table in a church, used for giving communion in Christianity

The congregation gathered around the altar for the morning service.

a deep, narrow ravine formed by the erosive action of a river in a dry region, often with steep sides

The hikers descended into the canon, surrounded by towering cliffs.

excessive pride in oneself or one's abilities, often manifesting as vanity or arrogance

His conceit prevented him from acknowledging his mistakes, even when they were pointed out to him.

(phonetics) a gliding speech sound formed by the combination of two vowels in a single syllable

In English, the diphthong "oi" is heard in words like "coin" and "join."