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Account for ph. v.
Explain
To take something into consideration, to provide reasons for an event
He did not account for Earth’s gravity in his physics calculations.
Accurate adj.
Accurately
Accuracy n.
Precise
Acute adj.
acutely
Acuteness n.
Intense
Having a sudden consequence or severe effect
The president was acutely aware of the fact that her decision would be unpopular.
Classify
Classified
Classification
Arrange
To place into groups according to type
Currency
Money
Monetary unit, cash
Most purchases in foreign countries must be made in the local currency.
Dense adj.
densely adv.
density n.
Thick
Difficult to see through
Densely populated city
Dim adj., v.
Dimly
Dimness n.
Faint
Not bright or clear
The light was too dim for studying.
The stars dimly lit the evening sky.
Display v., n.
Exhibit
Reveal
The candidate’s display of anger was unfortunate.
Exports n.
Export v.
Exported adj.
Foreign sales
The United States’ imports now exceed its exports.
Gigantic adj.
Gigantically adv.
Enormous
Impressive
Impressively
Impression
Impress
Imposing
Causing admiration because of an object’s importance, size, or quality
Everyone left with a good impression of the play.
Install
Installation
Intaller n.
Establish
To set up or create an office, to place in a fixed position
Antonia was installed as president of the art club last week.
Jargon n.
Jargony adj.
Terminology
Language specific to a profession or activity
The legal jargon in the contract was confusing.
Saturate
Saturation
Saturated
Overflow
Straightforward
Straightforwardly
Straightforwardness
Uncomplicated
Easy to understand, honest
His straightforward approach to his business dealings earned him respect.