Glossary

by Andres Fuentes

english GLOSSARY

The lawyer’s argument seemed designed to obfuscate the truth rather than clarify the situation.

Obfuscate

es un mineral que el cuerpo necesita para funcionar normalmente.

potassium

The rise of xenophobia in some regions is a concerning trend, leading to discrimination against foreigners.

Xenophobia

Through meditation, she sought transcendence, aiming to rise above the distractions of daily life.

Transcendence

The Eiffel Tower is the quintessential symbol of Paris, recognized around the world.

Quintessential

The novel explores the dichotomy between good and evil through its contrasting characters.

Dichotomy

She chose an inconspicuous spot at the back of the room to observe without being noticed.

Inconspicuous

He felt a deep yearning to return to his homeland, where he hadn’t been in over a decade.

Yearning

The scientist specialized in kinetics, studying how forces influence the motion of physical objects.

Kinetics

In biology, species are classified using a precise system of nomenclature to avoid confusion.

Nomenclature

Hierarchical

The company operates in a hierarchical structure, with decisions flowing from top management down to employees.

The artist created a near-perfect facsimile of the original painting for the museum exhibit.

Facsimile

Her winsome smile and charming personality made her instantly likable to everyone she met.

Winsome

Despite the vicissitudes of life, he maintained his optimism and perseverance.

Vicissitude

The beauty of the sunset was ephemeral, disappearing as quickly as it arrived.

Ephemeral

Known for his gregarious personality, he was always the life of the party, surrounded by friends.

Gregarious

The synergy between the two companies created a partnership more powerful than either could achieve alone.

Synergy

emotional state, may be good or bad

mood

adjusted, in accordance with rule.

regular

Smartphones have become ubiquitous in today’s society, used by people of all ages and backgrounds.

Ubiquitous

Her zealous approach to environmental activism inspired many to join her cause

Zealous

The benevolent organization donated millions to charity, aiming to improve the lives of the poor.

Benevolent

The mathematician calculated the circumference of the circle to determine the size of the garden.

Circumference

The professor's lexicon was vast, filled with terms from multiple languages and specialized fields.

Lexicon

withdrawal or avoidance of contact with other people or social activities.

Aisle

The juxtaposition of light and dark in the painting highlights the artist’s theme of inner conflict.

Juxtaposition