115-126 Flashcards
Essentially things or people that are very different in kind; without comparison or relation.
disparate
My grandmother and grandfather had very——— interests, yet they were very happily married.
disparate
to persuade someone not to do something
dissuade
I tried to———— my friend from skipping school.
dissuade
To a striking degree.
dramatically
Computers change ———- over the time.
dramatically
A dark underground room in which prisoners are kept.
dungeon
A cold-blooded animal.
ectotherm
an image or representation especially of a person
or image, such as a sculpture or monument.
effigy
Canadian coins have an——– of the queen on the face
effigy
the design characteristics of an object resulting in efficiency and comfort in the workplace.
ergonomic
Our new snow shovel’s———- design puts less strain on the back during snow removal.
ergonomic
to produce a smell
emanate
A scent will often———— from a flower
emanate
To free from slavery
emancipate
Slaves were———— in 1834.
emancipated
To cause confusion and shame to someone.
embarrass
The son didn’t want to——– his parents by asking questions.
embarrass
Ornament or decoration
embellishments
The designer added a few———— to the gown to make it truly unique.
embellishments
A person sent on a special mission, usually a diplomatic one.
emissary
Canada sent an ———— to Greenland to meet with the Prime Minister.
emissary