101-110 Flashcards
mirror
V.
Def. to show
Ex1. The results of the study mirror public opinion.
Ex2. The strength of the economy is mirrored in the standard of living of the people.
Syn. reflect
negotiate
V.
Def. If people negotiate with each other or negotiate an agreement, they talk about a problem or a situation such as a business arrangement in order to solve the problem or complete the arrangement.
Ex1. It is not clear whether the president is willing to negotiate with the democrats.
Ex2. When you have two adversaries negotiating, you need to be on neutral territory.
Syn. manage, settle, arrange
particle
N.
Def. a very small piece of something
Ex1. Particles of dust can destroy electronic instruments.
Ex2. Small particles of matter hold the keys to understanding the origin of life.
Syn. fragment
transport
V.
Def. to move from one place to another
Ex1. Flying is not always the fastest way to transport passengers to their destination.
Ex2. The transportation expenses of products increase the final cost of the item.
Syn. convey
aacount for
V.
1. Def. If something accounts for a particular fact or situation, it causes or explains it.
Ex. Now, the gene they discovered today doesn’t account for all those cases.
2. Def. If someone has to account for an action or policy, they are responsible for it, and may be required to explain it to other people or be punished if it fails.
Ex. The President and the President alone must account for his government’s reforms.
accurate
Adj.
Def. An accurate statement or account gives a true or fair judgment of something.
Ex1. It is too early to give an accurate assessment of his condition.
Ex2. They were accurate in their prediction that he would change her life drastically.
Syn. precisely, absolutely, exactly
classify
V.
Def. to place into groups according to type
Ex1. It is necessary initially to classify the headaches into certain types. [VERB noun]
Ex2. Rocks can be classified according to their mode of origin.
Syn. categorize, sort
classified
Adj.
Def. Classified information or documents are officially secret.
Ex1. He has a security clearance that allows him access to classified information.
Ex2. The document was highly classified and circulated to a very limited group of people.
dense
Adj.
Def. closely packed or crowded;
difficult to see through
Ex1. The boating accident was caused by the dense fog.
Ex2. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated cities in the world.
Syn. thick
dim
Adj.
Def. not bright or clear
Ex1. The light was too dim for studying.
Ex2. The stars dimly lit the evening sky.
Syn. faint
