المفردات

· of or relating to perception

perceptive faculties

· showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

the differences are profound

· a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

the pursuit of love

· a request by the manufacturer of a defective product to return the product (as for replacement or repair)

the recall of our ambassador

· a state of abeyance or suspended business

we took a 10-minute break

· imparting vitality and energy

the bracing mountain air

· in a remote manner

when the measured speech of the chorus passes over into song the tones are, remotely but unmistakably, those taught by the orthodox liturgy

· sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction

a robust body

· (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil

tourism was their economic salvation

· to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail

he scrutinized his likeness in the mirror

· marked by ostentation but often tasteless

a cheap showy rhinestone bracelet

· happening or arising without apparent external cause

spontaneous laughter

· lacking fresh air

a dusty airless attic

· concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually

superficial similarities

· adjust to a specific need or market

a magazine oriented towards young people

· all the plant life in a particular region or period

Pleistocene vegetation

· having won

the victorious entry

· withdrawn from society; seeking solitude

lived an unsocial reclusive life

· causing consternation

appalling conditions

· (usually followed by ‘to’) naturally disposed toward

he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant

· ahead of time; in anticipation

when you pay ahead (or in advance) you receive a discount

· make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence

This judge can be bought

· not characterized by emotion

· to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation

They contested the outcome of the race