AWL words Chapter 2 Flashcards
complexities /kəmˈplɛk sɪ tiz/ POS? Definition? Example sentence? related words?
complexities
/kəmˈplɛk sɪ tiz/
POS: noun (pl)
Definition: something complex or intricate
Example sentence: Our psychology professor loves to discuss the complexities of the human brain.
related words: complex (adj)
technique /tɛkˈnik/ POS? Definition? Example sentence? related words?
technique
/tɛkˈnik/
POS: noun
Definition: method of performance; way of accomplishing.
Example sentence: As an art student, Gustav studied the techniques used by his favorite painters.
related words: technical (adj)
volume /ˈvɒl yum/ POS? Definition? Example sentence? related words?
volume
/ˈvɒl yum/
POS: noun
Definition:the amount of space, measured in cubic units, that an object or substance occupies.
Example sentence: Skirts worn by wealthy women in the past had so much volume that it often became difficult for them to sit down.
related words: voluminous (adj)
correspond /ˌkɔr əˈspɒnd/ POS? Definition? Example sentence? related words?
correspond
/ˌkɔr əˈspɒnd/
POS: verb
Definition: to be in agreement or conformity (often followed by with or to)
Example sentence: His actions do not correspond with his words.
related words:corresponding (adj), correspondance (n) correspondingly (adv)
emerge /ɪˈmɜrdʒ/ POS? Definition? Example sentence? related words?
emerge
/ɪˈmɜrdʒ/
POS: verb
Definition: to come forth into view or notice, as from concealment or obscurity:
Example sentence: The ship emerged from the fog and headed towards the shore.
related words: emerging (adj) emergence (n)
integrate /ˈɪn tɪˌgreɪt/ POS? Definition? Example sentence? related words?
integrate
/ˈɪn tɪˌgreɪt/
POS: verb
Definition: to bring together or incorporate (parts) into a whole.
Example sentence: Inventing is my favorite way to integrate my love of science and working with my hands.
related words: integration (n), integral (adj)
liberate /ˈlɪb əˌreɪt/ POS? Definition? Example sentence? related words?
liberate
/ˈlɪb əˌreɪt/
POS: verb
Definition: to set free, as from imprisonment or bondage.
Example sentence: The soldiers liberated the prisoners from the camp.
related words: liberation (n), liberated (adj), liberating (adj)
pursue /pərˈsu/ POS? Definition? Example sentence? related words?
pursue
/pərˈsu/
POS: verb
Definition: to follow in order to overtake, capture, kill, etc.; chase.
Example sentence: the cat pursued the mouse all over the garden.
related words: pursuit (n) pursuant (adj)
resolve /rɪˈzɒlv/ POS? Definition? Example sentence? related words?
resolve
/rɪˈzɒlv/
POS: verb
Definition: to come to a definite or earnest decision about; determine (to do something):
Example sentence: I have resolved that I shall live to the full.
related words: resolution (n)
abstract /æbˈstrækt/ POS? Definition? Example sentence? related words?
abstract
/æbˈstrækt/
POS: adjective
Definition: thought of apart from concrete realities, specific objects, or actual instances:
Example sentence: Happiness is an abstract idea that many people spend their lives searching for.
related words: abstract (v), abstraction (n)
dynamic /daɪˈnæm ɪk/ POS? Definition? Example sentence? Other words in family?
dynamic
/daɪˈnæm ɪk/
POS: adjective
Definition:characterized by energy or effective action; vigorously active or forceful; energetic:
Example sentence: Her dynamic presentation kept our attention until the end.
Other words in family: dynamically (adv), dynamo (n)
integral /ˈɪn tɪ grəl/ POS? Definition? Example sentence? Other words in family?
integral
/ˈɪn tɪ grəl/
POS: adj
Definition: necessary to the completeness of the whole.
Example sentence: This point is integral to his plan.
Other words in family: integrate (v) integration (n)
radical /ˈræd ɪ kəl/ POS? Definition? Example sentence? Other words in family?
radical
/ˈræd ɪ kəl/
POS: adjective
Definition: extreme, especially as regards change from accepted or traditional forms
Example sentence: The radical change in the policy of the company sent employees into a panic.
Other words in family: radicalize (v)
revolutionary /ˌrɛv əˈlu ʃəˌnɛr i/ POS? Definition? Example sentence? Other words in family?
revolutionary
/ˌrɛv əˈlu ʃəˌnɛr i/
POS: adjective
Definition:of, pertaining to, characterized by, or of the nature of a revolution, or a sudden, complete, or marked change
Example sentence: The politician was elected based on her revolutionary ideas to reform local government.
Other words in family: revolution (n), revolt (v)
sufficient /səˈfɪʃ ənt/ POS? Definition? Example sentence? Other words in family?
sufficient
/səˈfɪʃ ənt/
POS: adjective
Definition: adequate for the purpose; enough.
Example sentence: There was sufficient money in the account to pay for the car without taking a loan.
Other words in family: suffice (v)
