Barron's Essential Words Full 450 Wrods

Question 1

abroad

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adv. to or in another country Syn. overseas, internationally Louis Armstrong often traveled abroad. Living abroad can be an educational experience.

Question 2

abrupt

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adj. quick, without warning adv. abruptly Syn. sudden n. abruptness There was an abrupt change in the weather. After the incident everyone left abruptly.

Question 3

acceptable

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adj. allowable or satisfactory v. accept Syn. permissible adv. acceptably n. acceptability adj. accepting The idea was acceptable to everyone.
The registrar accepted more applicants than he should have.

Question 4

acclaim

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n. enthusiastic approval, applause adj. acclaimed Syn. praise n. acclamation Isaac Stem has won acclaim abroad. Acclaimed authors often win Pulitzer Prizes.

Question 5

actually

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adv. being in existence, real or factual adj. actual Syn. truly
They were actually very good soccer players.
The actual time allotted to complete the test is two hours.

Question 6

adverse

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adj. displeasing, objectionable, or bad adv. adversely Syn. unfavorable n. adversity n. adversary Adverse weather conditions made it difficult to play the game. His indecision adversely affected his job performance.

Question 7

advice

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n. a recommendation given by someone not v. advise associated with the problem or situation adj. advisable Syn. suggestion n. advisability Good advice is hard to find.
It is not advisable to stay up late the night before a test.

Question 8

attractive

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adj. calling attention to, pleasing, creating interest, pretty v. attract n. attraction n. attractiveness adv. attractively 
Syn. appealing The idea of working four, 10-hour work days was attractive to the employees. The major attraction of the show was a speech by the president.

Question 9

ideal

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adj. having no flaw or mistake, excellent adv. ideally Syn. perfect n. ideal The beach is an ideal place to relax.
Candidates for the job should ideally have five years experience in similar positions.

Question 10

persistent

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v. persist adv. persistently adj. continuous, refusing to give up, firm in action or decision
n. persistence
Syn. constant The attorney’s persistent questioning weakened the witness. Her persistence earned her a spot on the team.

Question 11

wide

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adj. extending over a large area adv. widely Syn. broad n. wideness Pine forests are found over a wide area of the Pacific Northwest. The senator has traveled wide1y.

Question 12

autonomous

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adj. by itself, with no association adv. autonomously Syn. independent
Mexico became an autonomous state in 1817.
Although working closely with the government, all businesses function autonomously.

Question 13

disapproval

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n. the act of disagreeing, not giving approval v. disapprove adv. disapprovingly Syn. objection
Their disapproval of the plan caused the experiment to be abandoned. The students disapproved of the plan of study.

Question 14

disruptive

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adj. causing confusion and interruption v. disrupt Syn. disturbing n. disruption
adv. disruptively Frequent questions during lectures can be disruptive. The storm caused a disruption in bus service.

Question 15

haphazardly

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adv. having no order or pattern, by chance adj. haphazard Syn. arbitrarily, carelessly n. haphazardness It was obvious that the house was built haphazardly. Susan completed the assignment in a haphazard way.

Question 16

advanced

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adj.ahead of current thought or practice forward thinking, new v. advance n. advancement Syn. progressive Advanced technology is changing the world.
His advancement to captain came unexpectedly.

Question 17

advantage

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n. something that may help one to be successful or to gain something adv. advantageously Syn. benefit adj. advantageous Is there any advantage in arriving early?
He was advantageously born into a rich family.

Question 18

advent

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n. the coming or appearance of something Syn. arrival With the advent of computers, many tasks have been made easier. The newspapers announced the advent of the concert season.

Question 19

agile

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adj. able to move in a quick and easy way adv. agilely Syn. nimble n. agileness n. agility Deer are very agile animals.
She moved agilely across the stage.

Question 20

albeit

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conj. in spite of the facts, regardless of the fact Syn. although His trip was successful, albeit tiring.
Albeit difficult at times, speaking another language is rewarding.

Question 21

allow

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v. to agree to let something happen, not to interfere with an action n. allowance Syn. permit adj. allowable adv. allowable Arthur’s natural agility will allow him to excel in sports. The extra money allowed us to stay abroad another day.

Question 22

appealing

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v. appeal adj. attractive or interesting, able to move feelings Syn. alluring Working abroad is appealing to many people. n. appeal adv. appealingly Through his speeches, the candidate appealed to the voters.

Question 23

celebrated

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adj. acclaimed, well-known, and popular Syn. renown The celebrated pianist will give a concert this weekend. San Francisco is celebrated for its multicultural makeup.

Question 24

contemporary

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adj. modern, up-to-date; also a person living at the same time as another person n.contemporary Syn. current Contemporary architecture makes very good use of space. Cervantes was a contemporary of Shakespeare.

Question 25

distribute

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v. to divide among people or to give out n. distribution Syn. dispense Many publishers distribute their newspapers directly to homes in their area. The distribution of seeds is very quick with this new machine.

Question 26

encourage

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v. to give courage or hope to someone n. encouragement Syn. inspire adj. encouraging adv. encouragingly Even though the runner finished second, he was encouraged by his performance. His teacher gave him the encouragement that he needed to learn the material.

Question 27

energetic

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adj. full of life, action, or power n. energy Syn. vigorous adv. energetically Sam hasn’t been as energetic as he usually is. There’s a lot of energy in these batteries.

Question 28

frail

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adj. weak in health or in body n. trade Syn. fragile The frail wings of the newborn bird could not lift it off the ground. One of the frailties of human beings is laziness.

Question 29

refine

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v. to make pure, to improve n. refinement Syn. perfect (v.) adj. refined Factories must to refine oil before it can be used as fuel. A squirt of lime juice is the perfect refinement to cola.

Question 30

worthwhile

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adj. value in doing something Syn. rewarding It was worthwhile waiting 10 hours in line for the tickets. It’s worthwhile to prepare for the TOEFL.

Question 31

alter

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v. to change or make different v. altered Syn. modify n. alteration adj. alterable adv. alterably I Will the starlit alter its course and miss the coast? Gloria hasn’t altered her plans to return to school.

Question 32

analyze

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n. analyzed n. analysis v. to study something carefully, to separate into parts for study
Syn. examine Scientists must analyze problems thoroughly.
Analysis of the substance confirms the presence of nitrogen.

Question 33

ancient

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adj.something from a long time ago, very old. Syn. old Archaeologists analyze ancient civilizations. Dave found an ancient Roman coin.

Question 34

annoying

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adj. a slight bother, disturbing to a person n. annoyance Syn. bothersome v. annoy adv. annoyingly Mosquitoes can be an annoying part of a vacation at the beach. She annoyed her parents by coming home late.

Question 35

anticipate

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adj. anticipatory n. anticipation v. to think about or prepare for something ahead of time
Syn. predict No one can anticipate the results of the games. They planned their vacation with anticipation.

Question 36

conform

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n. conformity n. conformist v. to follow established rules or patterns of behavior
Syn. adapt Yon must conform to the rules or leave the club. She has always been a conformist.

Question 37

defect

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v. to find out, to observe something n. detection Syn. notice n. detective He detected a smile on his girlfriend’s face. They are the best detectives on the police force.

Question 38

enrich

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n. enrichment adj. enriching v. to make rich, to make something of greater value
Syn. enhance The fine arts enrich our lives.
The discovery of oil was an enrichment for the country.

Question 39

intensify

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n. intensity adj. intense adj. intensive adv. intensely adv. intensively v. to make stronger in feeling or quality Syn. heighten The importance of the test will sometimes intensify the nervousness of the students. The chess match was played with great intensity.

Question 40

intolerable

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adj.difficult or painful to experience, not able to accept different ways of thought or behavior n. intolerance adv. intolerably adv. intolerantly adj. intolerant Syn. unbearable Any opposition to the rules is intolerable. His boss was intolerant of his tardiness.

Question 41

observe

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v. to see and watch carefully, to examine n. observation Syn. notice n. observer adj. observant adj. observable Human beings like to observe the behavior of monkeys. I made the observation that you are not happy.

Question 42

ongoing

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adj. continuing Syn. current The tutoring project is an ongoing program of the school. Maintaining roads is an ongoing job.

Question 43

propose

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v. to suggest or plan to do something n. proposal Syn. suggest n. proposition adj. proposed intolerable n. intolerance adv. intolerably adv. intolerantly adj. intolerant The governor is going to propose new taxes. Her proposal was well accepted.

Question 44

restore

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n. restoration adj. restored v. to give back or bring back something; to return to the original condition
Syn. revitalize He restored my confidence in hint.
It is a beautiful restoration of the old table.

Question 45

vital

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adj. of great importance, full of life n. vitality Syn. indispensable adv. vitally Money is vital to the success of the program. His intense vitality was easily observable.

Question 46

ambiguous

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adj.of unclear meaning, something that can be understood in more than one way adv. ambiguously Syn. vague n. ambiguity The men received an ambiguous message from their boss. His letter was full of ambiguities.

Question 47

apparent

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adj.to be clear in meaning or open to view, easily understood adv.apparently Syn. visible It was apparent that he needed to rest.
No one apparently knew to solve the problem.

Question 48

arbitrary

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adv. arbitrarily n.arbitrariness adj.an action or decision made with little thought, order, or reason Syn. haphazard Her choice of clothing seemed arbitrary. The teacher arbitrarily decided to give the class a test.

Question 49

assert

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adv. assertively n. assertiveness n. assertion adj. assertive n. to express or defend oneself strongly, to state positively
Syn. declare The government asserted its control over the banking system. The company president is an assertive individual.

Question 50

astounding

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adj. very surprising v. astound Syn. astonishing adv. astoundingly The scientists made an astounding discovery. The fans were astounded by their team’s success.

Question 51

astute

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adj. very intelligent, smart, clever adj. astutely Syn. perceptive n. astuteness He was an astute worker, finishing in half the time it took the others to finish. They astutely determined that there would be no chance to finish on time.

Question 52

authorize

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v. to give permission or power to do adj. authorized something n. authority Syn. empower
Only authorized employees are allowed in the laboratory. The dean has the authority to resolve academic problem of students.

Question 53

deceptively

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adj. deceptive v. deceive n. deception adv. to make someone think that something is true or good when it is false or bad
Syn. misleadingly The magician deceptively made the rabbit disappear. Richard deceived Joe about the cost of the coat.

Question 54

determined

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n. determination v. determine adj.to be strong in one’s opinion, to be firm in conviction
Syn. resolute They were determined to go to graduate school. The judge determined that the man was lying.

Question 55

elicit

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v. to get the facts, to draw out, to evoke n. elicitation Syn. extract A lawyer will elicit all the facts necessary to prove her case. Elicitation of the truth can be difficult at times.

Question 56

forbid

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v. to command not to do something to have a dangerous look, bad feeling adj. forbidden adj. forbidding adv. forbiddingly Syn. ban His father will forbid him to use the car. The cave looks forbidding let’s not go in.

Question 57

petition

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v. to make a request n. petition Syn. appeal Canada petitioned the United Nations to consider its case. The student’s petition was denied.

Question 58

relinquish

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v. to give up control n. relinquishment Syn. abdicate The troubled executive relinquished his control of the company.
The relinquishment of his claim to the building will allow the building to be sold.

Question 59

resilient

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adj.strong enough to recover from difficulty or forbid adj. forbidden adj. forbidding adv. forbiddingly adv. resiliently disease
n. resilience Syn. tenacious She has a resilient personality and will soon feel better. The doctor was surprised by his patient’s resilience.

Question 60

tempt

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v. to make it attractive to do something wrong adv. temptingly n. temptation adj. temting Syn. entice
The idea of getting rich quickly tempted him to invest his life savings. Desserts are more tempting when one is on a diet.

Question 61

amaze

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v. to fill with great surprise adv. amazingly Syn. astonish n. amazement adj. amazing I was amazed that I received an A on the calculus test. The actor gave an amazing performance.

Question 62

baffle

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adj. baffling n. bafflement v. to confuse to a point at which no progress can be made
Syn. puzzle The causes of many harmful diseases have baffled doctors for centuries. That was a baffling question.

Question 63

bear

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v. to produce, to carry; to show; to endure adj. bearably adj. bearable Syn. yield
This orchard bears many fine harvests of apples.
Although stock prices declined, losses have been bearable for most investors.

Question 64

block

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v. to prevent movement progress, or success n. blockage adj. blocked 
Syn. obstruct The government blocked the sale of the airline.
The streets were flooded due to a blockage in the pipes.

Question 65

blur

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v. to make something difficult to see adj. blurred Syn. cloud n. blur The rain blurred everyone’s view of the valley. The whole accident is just a blur in my mine.

Question 66

brilliant

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adj. intensely bright or colorful, intelligent adv. brilliantly Syn. radiant n. brilliance Einstein was a brilliant thinker.
She brilliantly produced a solution to the problem.

Question 67

caution

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v. to alert someone of danger, the act of taking care of, or paying attention to, something Syn. warn
The office cautioned the motorist to slow down. They entered into the negotiations cautiously. adj. cautious adj. cautionary adv. cautiously n. caution

Question 68

challenge

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adj. challenging v. challenge n. an invitation to complete, something that demands competitive action or much thought Syn. dare Finishing the 26-mile race was a challenge for most of the participants. It was a challenging math problem.

Question 69

delicate

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adj.needing careful treatment, sensitive, adv. delicately easily broken Syn. fragile
Because of its controversial nature, it was a challenge to discuss such a delicate issue in public.
You must handle the antique delicately.

Question 70

enhance

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n. enhancement adj.enhanced v. to increase in a positive way, such as in value, power, or beauty
Syn. strengthen Passing the exam should enhance your chances of being, admitted to college. The computer enhanced our productivity.

Question 71

intrigue

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a. to interest greatly adj. intriguing Syn. fascinate adv. intriguingly n. intrigue He was intrigued by the acclaim flat he received. The intriguing question baffled historians.

Question 72

persuade

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adv. persuasively adj.persuasive n. persuasion v. to change a belief or behavior by argument or reason
Syn. convince They couldn’t persuade their critics to see their point of view. John presented a persuasive argument for his salary increase.

Question 73

replace

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adj. replaceable n. replacement v. to change for another thing; to take the place of
Syn. substitute They have replaced all of the old office equipment. The new employee was the replacement for Mr. Topper, who retired last month.

Question 74

shed

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v. to throw off naturally, to give out Syn. discard In order to grow, crabs must shed their shells.
The experiments shed no new information on the cause of the disease.

Question 75

unique

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adj. to be the only one of a kind; special adv. uniquely Syn. rare n. uniqueness He was presented with a unique opportunity to attend the conference. His style of writing is uniquely his own.

Question 76

chiefly

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adv. most importantly or most commonly adj. chief Syn. mostly
Houses are made chiefly of wood products.
Corn is the chief crop of the Midwest.

Question 77

coarse

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adj. not fine or smooth, not delicate adv. coarsely Syn. rough n. coarseness Sandpaper is an extremely coarse material. Wool clothing has certain coarseness in texture.

Question 78

commonplace

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adj. ordinary Syn. frequent Soon it will be commonplace to see the person to whom you are talking on the phone. Female lawyers are commonplace in the United States.

Question 79

comparatively

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adv. being measured or judged by comparison adj. comparative Syn. relatively v. compare n. comparison It was comparatively easy for him to learn baseball because he had been a cricket player.
If you compare algebra and trigonometry, you’ll discover that algebra is less complex.

Question 80

complex

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adj. difficult to understand or explain; n. complexity having many parts Syn. complicated
The businessmen astutely approached the complex production problem. The universe has a complexity beyond comprehension.

Question 81

conventional

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adj. following accepted rules or standards adv. conventionally Syn. traditional n. convention Professor Canfield agreed with the conventional theory about the origin of the Basque language.
To become integrated into a society, you must learn the conventions of that society.

Question 82

curious

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adj. odd or strange; eager to learn adv. curiously Syn. peculiar n. curiosity A curious object was discovered in the remains.
Sally was curiously interested in the history of Alaska.

Question 83

exceedingly

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adv. very; to an unusual degree v. exceed Syn. extremely n. excess adj. excessive adv. excessively In tropical zones, it is exceedingly hot and humid. It is not safe to exceed the speed limit.

Question 84

exclusively

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adj. exclusive n. exclusion v. exclude adv. no one else; nothing else; not shared with others
Syn. restrictively This room is used exclusively by the faculty.
They excluded everyone under age 21 from the contest.

Question 85

immense

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adj. extremely large adv. immensely Syn. massive n. immensity From the mountaintop you can see the immense valley.
She was immensely interested in the idea of teaching a foreign language.

Question 86

indeed

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adv. certainly; really (used to make a statement stronger) Syn. truly Did he indeed go to the infirmary. It is very hot indeed.

Question 87

rigid

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adj. not easy to bend; firm, inflexible adv. rigidly Syn. stiff
The teacher was very rigid in his ideas about class attendance.
He adhered rigidly to his opinions about marriage.

Question 88

routinely

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adv. regularly, usually done adj. routine Syn. ordinarily n. routine She routinely gets a physical examination.
It is routine for students to become homesick at times.

Question 89

sufficiently

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adv. enough, in a satisfying manner n. sufficiency Syn. adequately adj. sufficient v. suffice Jenny is sufficiently mature to make her own decisions. Her income is sufficient for her needs.

Question 90

visibly

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adv. can be seen adj. visible n. vision* v. view adj. visionary
* power of imagination or wisdom, especially with regard to the future Syn. noticeably
Ken was visibly upset about his performance evaluation. Stars are more visible on a clear fall evening.

Question 91

appropriate

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adj. correct or good for the purpose n. appropriateness Syn. proper adv. appropriately It is not appropriate to cheat on tests.
She was dressed appropriately in a suit for the job interview.

Question 92

clarify

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v. to make more easily understood, to n. clarification make clear Syn. explain
Chapter 2 in the textbook clarifies the process of osmosis. A clarification of the government’s position on this matter is necessary.

Question 93

conceal

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v. to prevent from being seen or discovered n. concealment Syn. hide The students concealed their feelings about the course.
His concealment of the evidence made his case more difficult to prove.

Question 94

confirm

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v. to make certain, given support adj. confirmed Syn. prove n. confirmation The director confirmed that the meeting would be on the tenth.
We have just received confirmation of your reservation on the flight to Los Angeles.

Question 95

constantly

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adv. in an unchanging manner; happening all adj. constant the time Syn. continually
 Philosophy constantly questions the nature of human existence. The speed of light is constant at 186,000 miles a second.

Question 96

convenient

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adj. easy to reach, near; suitable to one’s needs adv. conveniently Syn. practical n. convenience The student union is convenient to the physical sciences building.
For the convenience of the student body, the library is located in a central location.

Question 97

core

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adj. the central or most important part n. core Syn. chief The core of the curriculum consists of courses that are required of all students. They are loyal to the core.

Question 98

critical

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adj. very serious or requiring careful judgment; finding fault Syn. dangerous v.critique n. criticism n. critic adv. critically It is critical to follow the directions for the experiment exactly as the instructor indicates.
The runner accepted criticism from his coach very well.

Question 99

distort

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adj. distorted n. distortion v. to change from the original shape or condition, usually in an unnatural way Syn. deform
 Time and space are distorted when traveling at the speed of light. Distortion of the image from a microscope can be caused by low light.

Question 100

diverse

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adj. various; distinct from others adv. diversely Syn. Different n. diversity v. diversify Freud had many diverse interests in psychology.
The diversity of life forms on Earth makes zoology an interesting area of study.

Question 101

prosperous

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adj. successful, wealthy adv. prosperously Syn. thriving v. prosper n. prosperity In the early 1900s, San Francisco was a prosperous city. Bacteria prosper under the proper conditions.

Question 102

purposefully

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adv. done for a special reason adj. purposeful Syn. deliberately adv. purposely n. purpose The course syllabus was designed purposefully to be easy to follow. He was authorized to spend the money for business purposes.

Question 103

reveal

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v. to uncover, to expose adv. revealingly Syn. disclose adj. revealing n. revelation The president revealed some of his ideas before he gave his speech. The report made some revelations about the nature of the conflict.

Question 104

scarcely

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adv. almost not adj. scarce Syn. hardly n. scarcity The woman scarcely spoke a word of English.
Due to a scarcity of water, a rationing plan was established.

Question 105

theoretically

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adv. according to a reasoned, but not proven, point of view adj. theoretical n. theory v. theorize 
 Syn. hypothetically His argument was theoretically appealing but not realistic.
Leonardo da Vinci theorized that the Earth was not the center of the universe.

Question 106

accelerate

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v. to go faster n. acceleration Syn. hasten n. accelerator The action of molecules accelerates when they are heated. The poor condition of the motor made acceleration difficult.

Question 107

crack

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n. a thin opening caused by breaking, a flaw v. crack Syn. fracture Cracks in the ice allowed for fishing.
The wall cracked due to poor construction.

Question 108

create

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adj. creative adv. creatively n. creation n. creator n. creativity n. creativeness v. to make something new Syn. produce Thomas Edison created numerous inventions. Jonas Salk was an extremely creative scientist

Question 109

creep

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v. to move slowly and quietly close to the adj. creeping ground; to begin to happen Syn. crawl
Some mistakes are beginning to creep into his work. Ivy is a creeping variety of plant.

Question 110

crush

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adj. crushing n. crush v. to press together so as to completely distort the shape or nature of the object Syn. grind The machine crushes corn to produce corn meal.
Passage of the legislation was a crushing blow to the president’s program.

Question 111

cultivate

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adj. crushing n. crush v. to press together so as to completely distort the shape or nature of the object Syn. grind The machine crushes corn to produce corn meal.
Passage of the legislation was a crushing blow to the president’s program.

Question 112

dictate

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v. to state demands with the power to enforce adj. dictatorial Syn. impose n. dictator The workers were not in a position to dictate demands to management. His boss resembled a dictator.

Question 113

distinguish

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v. to hear, see, or recognize differences adj. distinguishable Syn. discriminate adj. distinguished
 adj. distinguishing Some people cannot distinguish colors well. Anteaters are distinguished by their long noses.

Question 114

flaw

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n. a small sign of damage that makes an adj. flawed item imperfect Syn. defect They noticed that the contract was flawed.

Question 115

harvest

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adj. harvested v. harvest n. the act of collecting a crop; the crops gathered
Syn. gather The United States had a comparatively good grain harvest this year. They were able to harvest the crop before the rain.

Question 116

mirror

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v. to show, as in a mirror n. mirror Syn. reflect The results of the study mirror public opinion.
The strength of the economy is mirrored in the standard of living of the people.

Question 117

obtain

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v. to gain or secure something adj. obtainable Syn. gain
The university obtained a new particle accelerator.
The painting by Whistler was not obtainable.

Question 118

particle

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n. a very small piece of something Syn. fragment Particles of dust can destroy electronic instruments.
Small particles of matter hold the keys to understanding the origin of life.

Question 119

settle

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adj. settled n. settlement v. to establish a home; to resolve a disagreement
Syn. colonize People arriving from the south settled in California.
The lawyers settled their differences and came to an agreement.

Question 120

transport

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v. to move from one place to another adj. transportable Syn. carry adj. transported n. transportation Flying is not always the fastest way to transport passengers to their destination. The transportation expenses of products increase their final cost.

Question 121

accurate

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adj. careful and exact adv. accurately Syn. precise n. accuracy She was able to make accurate observations with the new telescope. Experiments must be conducted with accuracy.

Question 122

classify

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v. to place into groups according to type adj. classified Syn. arrange n. classification Biologists classify life forms into many phyla.
The library’s catalog is a classification of books in the library.

Question 123

currency

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n. monetary unit Syn. money The purchase must be paid for in the national currency. The French currency is gaining strength.

Question 124

deep

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adj. far below the surface; complete understanding Syn. thorough Lake Baikal is the deepest lake in the world. The depth of his understanding of math is remarkable. adv. deeply n. depth v. deepen

Question 125

dense

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adv. densely n. density adj. closely packed or crowded, difficult to see through
Syn. thick The boating accident was caused by the dense fog.
Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated cities in the world.

Question 126

depend on

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adv. dependably adj. dependable n. dependence n. dependency n. dependent v. to count on; to be supported by Syn. trust The farmers depend on rain to produce a good harvest. His dependency on alcohol destroyed his marriage.

Question 127

dim

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adj. not bright or clear adv. dimly Syn. faint v. dim n. dimness The light was too dim for studying. The stars dimly lit the evening sky.

Question 128

display

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v. to show, reveal n. display Syn. exhibit
The model displayed the details of the human hand. The candidate’s display of anger was unfortunate.

Question 129

exports

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n. products sold abroad adj. exported Syn. foreign sales v. export Until recently the United States’ exports exceeded its imports. Exported goods are usually high in qualify.

Question 130

gigantic

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adj. very large
adv. gigantically Syn. enormous
Reaching the Moon was a gigantic step in space exploration for mankind. New methods of farming offer gigantic advantages over the old methods.

Question 131

impressive

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adv. impressively v. impress n. impression adj. causing admiration because of an object’s importance, size, or quality Syn. imposing Lincoln’s power of persuasion was impressive. Everyone left with a good impression of the play.

Question 132

lasting

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adj. forever, without end v. last Syn. enduring Kennedy left a lasting impression on the people who heard his inaugural address. The introduction of robots will have a lasting effect on industry.

Question 133

treasury

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adj. treasured v. treasure n. the agency that controls and spends money; a collection of valued things Syn. bank The treasury was under pressure to lower interest rates. Encyclopedias are a treasury of information.

Question 134

uniform

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adj. every part being the same. adv. uniformly Syn. consistent n. uniformity Bread has a uniform texture. The grades on the test were uniformly poor.

Question 135

vibrant

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adj. lively, powerful, full of action, bright adv. vibrantly Syn. brilliant n. vibrancy His vibrant personality made him well liked by everyone. The vibrancy of the city is attractive to many individuals.

Question 136

distinct

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adj. clearly noticed; different adv. distinctly Syn. definite adj. distinctive n. distinct There was a distinct aroma of coffee in the restaurant. The two theories are distinctly different from each other.

Question 137

dominant

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adv. dominantly v. dominate n. domination adj. primary or principal; having or exercising control over something Syn. major The dominant life forms of the paleozoic era lived in the water. The skyscraper dominated the skyline.

Question 138

dormant

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adj. not growing or producing; asleep n. dormitory Syn. inactive The volcano had been dormant for hundreds of years before the eruption last month. The seniors live in the new dormitory.

Question 139

drab

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adj. lacking color; uninteresting, boring adv. drably Syn. colorless n. drabness Their clothing was quite drab.
The drabness of the desert made driving less interesting.

Question 140

dramatic

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adj. something that captures the imagination; exciting adv. dramatically Syn. emotional n. drama v. dramatize The dramatic finish to the game left us speechless. The hurricane dramatically changed the coastline.

Question 141

elaborate

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adj. something with a large number of parts; full of details adv. elaborately v. elaborate n. elaboration Syn. complex
An elaborate headdress indicated rank within the Aztec community. His elaboration of the issue was quite thorough.

Question 142

exceptional

Answer 142

adj. unusual in a positive way adv. exceptionally Syn. phenomenal
The orchestra’s performance was exceptional.
The North Star is exceptionally bright.

Question 143

hazardous

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adj. very risky, unsafe adv. hazardously Syn. dangerous n. hazard Handling flammable liquids is hazardous.
There are many hazards involved with starting a business.

Question 144

minuscule

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adj. of little consequence; very small adj. minute Syn. tiny n. minitia The sale of the building had a minuscule effect on the profits of the corporation. Some leaves are covered with minute hairs.

Question 145

prime

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v. to make ready; adj. primed adj. prime* n. prime
* first in importance or in time Syn. prepare
The directors primed the actors before the performance. Mozart passed away in the prime of his life.

Question 146

rudimentary

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adj. simple; not complex n. rudiment Syn. basic He has a rudimentary knowledge of computers.
The rudiments of grammar are taught in all English classes.

Question 147

sensitive

Answer 147

adj. easily affected adv. sensitively Syn. delicate n. sensitivity Film varies according to its sensitivity to light.
This equipment is very sensitive to changes in temperature.

Question 148

superficial

Answer 148

adj. simple; not deep; near the surface adv. superficially Syn. shallow
The inspector determined that the crack in the bridge was only superficial. You should not try to answer the question superficially.

Question 149

terrifying

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adj. filled with fear adv. terrifyingly Syn. frightening v. terrify prime adj. primed adj. prime* n. prime To be in a violent storm is a terrifying experience. They are terrified by dogs.

Question 150

vigorous

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adj. powerful, full of action adv. vigorously Syn. strong n. vigor His vigorous defense of the issues impressed everyone. He approached his work with vigor.

Question 151

amenity

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n. something that makes life easier or more enjoyable Syn. convenience
She had all the amenities of home when she went camping. One expects many amenities at a five-star hotel.

Question 152

destroy

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v. to put an end to the existence of something adj. destructive adv. destructively n. destructiveness n. destruction n. destroyer Syn. ruin The factory was destroyed by the fire.
The destruction of the old landmark was opposed by a concerned group of citizens.

Question 153

disperse

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v. to cause to move in many different adj. dispersed directions Syn. circulate The high winds and rain dispersed the crowd. After the hurricane, dispersed belongings cluttered the street.

Question 154

dwelling

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n. where people live n. dweller Syn. house v. dwell Cave-like dwellings have been discovered throughout the world. City dwellers often have trouble adjusting to life in the country.

Question 155

element

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n. element* adj. elemental n. a part of the whole *environment
Syn. component City dwellers are out of their element in the country.
Hard work and perseverance are the basic elements of success.

Question 156

elementary

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adj. simple in structure, easy to do Syn. primary The solution to the problem was actually quite elementary.
You must take Elementary Physics before you can enroll in the advanced course.

Question 157

eliminate

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v. to remove, free oneself of something n. elimination adj. eliminated Syn. delete
Mistakes must be eliminated before you hand in a term paper.
The elimination of the runner from the race was decided by the judge.

Question 158

emphasize

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v. to show that something is especially important or exceptional Syn. highlight
The professor emphasized certain aspects of the historical period. When asked if they would like to leave class early, the students answered with an emphatic “yes”. adj. emphatic n. emphasis adv. emphatically

Question 159

encircle

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v. to make a circle around adj. encircled Syn. surround
The players encircled their coach after winning the big game. The encircled celebrity actually became afraid of her fans.

Question 160

erratic

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adj. no regular pattern in thinking or adv. erratically movement; changeable without reason Syn. inconsistent
The artist’s paintings have an erratic qualify, some being excellent, and others mediocre.
The unstable chemical reacted erratically.

Question 161

exaggerate

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v. to make something more than what it is adj. exaggerated Syn. overstate n. exaggeration The federal government exaggerated the success of its programs. To say that his business is successful would be an exaggeration.

Question 162

mention

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v. to say; relate in written form adj. mentioned Syn. remark n. mention Theater-goers often mention that they enjoy watching movies on a large screen. The book mentioned today was included in the bibliography that was handed out in class last week.

Question 163

pier

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n. a place where boats arrive to take on or unload cargo and passengers Syn. dock The submarine arrived at the pier on time. The goods were unloaded onto the pier.

Question 164

prevalent

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adj. existing widely or commonly n. prevalence Syn. commonplace Comfortable trade winds are prevalent in the Caribbean islands.
There is a prevalence of disease where poor sanitation conditions exist.

Question 165

release

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v. to allow to come out; to give freedom n. release Syn. free A new movie was just released.
The release of the records was expected today.

Question 166

benefit

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v. to be useful or helpful adv. beneficially Syn. assist adj. beneficial n. benefit n. beneficiary Use of solar power will benefit all mankind. It is extremely beneficial to prepare for a test.

Question 167

blind

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adv. blindly n. blindness adj. unable to see or understand, to conceal; showing poor judgment or understanding Syn. unaware They were blind to the fact that they had little chance to succeed. He went into the job blindly, with no previous experience.

Question 168

broaden

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v. to make larger or greater adv. broadly Syn. enlarge adj. broad n. breadth Education will broaden your opportunities to land a good job. The breadth of his knowledge is impressive.

Question 169

burgeon

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v. grow at a fast pace
adj. burgeoning Syn. thrive
The burgeoning population of major cities is creating a demand for more services. His talent as a pianist burgeoned at the age of 14.

Question 170

conspicuously

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adv. attracting attention
adj. conspicuous Syn. noticeably
His name was conspicuously absent from the list of winners.
The attorneys were conspicuous for their aggressive manner in the courtroom.

Question 171

demand

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v. to ask for something in a strong way adv. demandingly Syn. insist adj. demanding n. demand She demanded to know the truth.
The employees’ demands for better working conditions caused the work stoppage.

Question 172

endorse

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v. to express approval n. endorsement Syn. support The union endorsed the new contract.
The president’s endorsement of the project guaranteed its funding.

Question 173

enormous

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adj. very large adv. enormously Syn. Tremendous n. enormity His enormous wealth allows him to contribute to many charities.
A diet with many fruits and vegetables is enormously beneficial to the body.

Question 174

entirely

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adv. completely adj. entire Syn. Thoroughly n. entirety They are entirely right about the economy.
The president released the speech in its entirety before the news conference.

Question 175

erode

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v. to wear away, disappear slowly n. erosion Syn. deteriorate The senator’s support is eroding because of his unpopular positions on the major issues.
It took millions of years of erosion for nature to form the Grand Canyon.

Question 176

evaporate

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v. to vanish n. evaporation Syn. disappear The chances of the two sides reaching an agreement have evaporated. The evaporation of the funds was unexplainable.

Question 177

recover

Answer 177

v. to get back; to have something returned adj. recovered Syn. retrieve adj. recoverable n. recovery The NASA team was unable to recover the space capsule. The recovered objects had not been damaged.

Question 178

reportedly

Answer 178

adv. to know by report; unconfirmed; supposedly adj. reported Syn. Rumored v. report n. report The students reportedly sent a representative, but she has not arrived yet. The reported tornado has not been confirmed.

Question 179

shift

Answer 179

n. change in position or direction adj. shifting Syn. Switch v. shift adj. shifty The shift in the wind was helpful to the sailors.
Earthquakes are caused by shifting in layers of earth along faults.

Question 180

suffer

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adj. suffering n. suffering n. sufferer v. to experience difficulty; to worsen in quality; to experience pain
Syn. endure The old man suffers from loss of memory.
Many families experience the suffering of difficult economic times.

Question 181

dignitary

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n. a very important or famous person, usually associated with a high position in government Syn. notable
Every dignitary in Washington was invited to the wedding. All of the high ranking dignitaries attended the economic summit.

Question 182

crucial

Answer 182

adj. of great importance; extremely necessary
adv. crucially Syn. critical
Favorable weather is crucial to a good harvest.
Having all the information necessary to make a good decision is crucially important.

Question 183

elude

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v. to escape in a tricky way adj. elusive Syn. evade n. elusiveness The criminal has eluded the police for months. Success has been elusive for the team.

Question 184

evident

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adj. easy to see, usually because of some proof adv. evidently Syn. apparent n. evidence It is evident that you are not feeling.
All the evidences point to the presence of hydrogen.

Question 185

exhaust

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adv. exhaustively adj. exhaustive adj. exhausting adj. exhausted n. exhaustion v. to use completely; to expend all energy; very thorough
Syn. deplete They exhausted their energy in 10 minutes.
The exhaustive report was acclaimed by everyone.

Question 186

extensive

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adv. extensively v. extend* n. extension adj. large in area or number
*to offer; to make longer.
** an extending; an additional part Syn. comprehensive The extensive snowfall caused problems throughout the city. The professor extended a warm welcome to the new student.

Question 187

extremely

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adv. very; to the very end, the highest extent adj. extreme Syn. highly adj. extremist n. extreme n. extremist When the concert was canceled, some customers became extremely upset. He will go to any extreme to get what he wants.

Question 188

face

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v. to be in the presence of an oppose Syn. confront The mountain climbers faced grave danger on the cliff. He finds it difficult to face his problems.

Question 189

facet

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n. element or component
adj. faceted Syn. aspect
The proposal had many beneficial facets.
It was a multi faceted problem that challenged the entire student body.

Question 190

hero

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adv. heroically adj. heroic n. heroine (female) n. heroics n. a person remembered for an act of goodness or bravery
Syn. idol He is a hero in the eyes of his admirers. They gave a heroic effort to no avail.

Question 191

inaccessible

Answer 191

n. inaccessibility adv. inaccessibly adj. something that cannot be reached or communicated with
Syn. remote The summit of the mountain was inaccessible.
The dignitary’s inaccessibility frustrated the reporter.

Question 192

obviously

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adv. in a clear, easy to understand way adj. obvious Syn. evidently
It had obviously rained.
It was obvious that he had not practiced his oral report.

Question 193

predictably

Answer 193

adv. in a way that foretells future events adj. predictable Syn. expectedly v. predict n. prediction She predictably forgot to do her assignment. The government’s predictions were accurate.

Question 194

solve

Answer 194

v. to find the answer n. solution Syn. resolve
They solved the problem in a way that benefited the entire neighborhood. The solution to the problem was elusive.

Question 195

suitable

Answer 195

adj. appropriate, correct; convenient adv. suitably Syn. appropriate v. suit Her dress was not suitable for the occasion.
The agreement suits all the members of the negotiating team.

Question 196

ample

Answer 196

adj. more than enough
adv. amply Syn. sufficient
There is ample evidence that the young man was speeding when the accident occurred.
She was amply paid for the work she completed.

Question 197

arid

Answer 197

adj. having little rain or water Syn. dry The area known as the Sahara Desert is one of the most arid place in the world. The valley on the leeward side of the mountain was extremely arid.

Question 198

avoid

Answer 198

v. to miss or keep away from adj. avoidable Syn. avert n. avoidance She could not avoid letting her feelings show.
The incident would have been avoidable if he had told the truth.

Question 199

defy

Answer 199

v. to show little fear or regard for rules or established norms; to challenge
Syn. resist adv. defyingly
adj. defying
I defy you to find that book in the library’s collection.
The circus performer demonstrated her death - defying routine.

Question 200

enact

Answer 200

v. to pass a law adj. enacted Syn. Legislate n. enactment Congress enacted the legislation during its last session. The enactment of the laws was in the hands of the Senate.

Question 201

even

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adj. regular, smooth; in equal parts adv. evenly Syn. Equitable n. evenness The sound isn’t even turn up the left speaker.
The profits were divided evenly among the investors.

Question 202

feign

Answer 202

v. to pretend, make believe adj. feigned Syn. simulate
She feigned illness when it was time to visit the dentist. Her unhappiness was feigned.

Question 203

fertile

Answer 203

adj. able to produce abundantly v. fertilize Syn. Rich n. fertility
n. fertilizer The delta areas of rivers are known for their fertile soil. Fertilizers are used on crops to increase yields.

Question 204

freshly

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adv. caught or produced not long ago adj. fresh Syn. recently v. freshen n. freshness Freshly harvested produce is hard to find in the winter months.
The product’s freshness depends on an efficient transportation system to bring it to market.

Question 205

function

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n. the normal purpose of something adv. functionally Syn. Role adj. functional v. function It is the function of the director to organize and lead the department. Most appliances cannot function without electricity.

Question 206

fundamental

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adj. a primary or basic element
adv. fundamentally Syn. essential
The student government promised fundamental changes in the registration process. He is fundamentally strong in his area of expertise.

Question 207

indiscriminate

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adj. not chosen carefully; unplanned adv. indiscriminately Syn. arbitrary
The indiscriminate arrangement of the products made the store confusing. The book’s chapters seem to be organized indiscriminately.

Question 208

selective

Answer 208

adv. selectively adj. select v. select n. selection n. selectivity adj. carefully chosen Syn. discriminating They were very selective when they chose the members of the academic team. He selected Spanish as his language class.

Question 209

spacious

Answer 209

adj. having a lot of room adj. spaciously Syn. expansive n. space n. spaciousness The spacious plains of the Midwest make up the nation’s breadbasket. A vacuum is an empty space.

Question 210

withstand

Answer 210

v. to fight without surrender; to persist Syn. survive She cannot withstand the pressures of her job. The old building withstood the terrible storm.

Question 211

durable

Answer 211

n. durability n. duration adj. something that lasts a long time * time during which something lasts Syn. sturdy It was a durable refrigerator, but it finally broke.
The durability of tires is a key factor in determining their quality.

Question 212

favor

Answer 212

adv. favorably adj. favorable adj. favorite n. favor v. to prefer
* advantageous Syn. support The supervisor favored the first of the two plans. The weather was favorable for the contest.

Question 213

gain

Answer 213

adj. gainful n. gain n. to obtain something needed or useful; to increase the amount of something
Syn. attain He gained a lot of experience working as a volunteer. His gain in knowledge was impressive.

Question 214

generate

Answer 214

v. to produce adj. generated Syn. create n. generation n. generator The appearance of the dance troupe generated a lot of excitement. The generator provides power to the building during a blackout.

Question 215

halt

Answer 215

v. to stop or discontinue adv. haltingly Syn. stop adj. halting n. halt Bus service to the city was halted due to poor road conditions. The supervisor put a halt to the tardiness of the employees.

Question 216

handle

Answer 216

handle v. to deal with or control n. handle Syn. manage They handled themselves very well given the circumstances. They president’s handling of the crisis was widely applauded.

Question 217

harbor

Answer 217

v. to give protection; not to express a desire or opinion, usually bad Syn. shelter They harbored the political refugee in their home. He harbors ill feelings for her.

Question 218

harmful

Answer 218

adj. something that causes pain or damage adv. harmfully Syn. unhealthy v. hair n. harm Excessive radiation is harmful to the body. Bleach harms certain fabrics.

Question 219

insignificant

Answer 219

adj. not important; of little value adv. insignificantly Syn. Meaningless n. insignificance The amount of rainfall this summer has been insignificantly.
The insignificance of his comment became apparent with the passing of time.

Question 220

mysterious

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adj. not easily understood or figured out adv. mysteriously Syn. baffling n. mystery n. mysteriousness He had a mysterious effect on everyone who heard him speak. The man’s disappearance was a mystery.

Question 221

perilous

Answer 221

adj. threatening or risky; harmful adv. perilously Syn. Dangerous n. peril It is perilous to exceed the speed limit.
There are ample perils in the sport of mountain climbing.

Question 222

postpone

Answer 222

v. reschedule at a later time; put off n. postponement Syn. delay The teacher postponed the lab experiment.
The postponement of the fight for three hours was unavoidable.

Question 223

promote

Answer 223

n. promoter n. promotion v. to encourage or advertise; to elevate in rank or grade
Syn. boost Many nations promote tourism to lure foreign currency.
The customers responded favorably to the half-price promotion.

Question 224

reject

Answer 224

v. to refuse n. rejection Syn. refuse The insurance company rejected the claim.
The rejection of his work was difficult for him to understand.

Question 225

substantial

Answer 225

adj. important; strongly made; of value adv. substantial Syn. significant adj. substantive The discovery of a vaccine for smallpox was a substantial medical achievement. This substantive article will change your opinion of rock music.

Question 226

conscientious

Answer 226

adj. showing serious purpose; one who adv. conscientiously works carefully and with enthusiasm Syn. meticulous
She is a conscientious representative of the student body. They approached the task conscientiously.

Question 227

convey

Answer 227

v. to make something known to others; to communicate Syn. communicate
The manager of the store conveyed his displeasure directly to the workers. He was able to convey his message to the audience with ease.

Question 228

encompass

Answer 228

v. to surround completely; to envelop Syn. include Her plan of the study encompasses every aspect of computer science. The course encompasses all the literature of the nineteenth century.

Question 229

expansion

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n. the act of making larger adj. expandable Syn. growth v. expand n. expansion Expansion occurs when matter is heated.
The laboratory is expanding its capacity to produce computer chips.

Question 230

heighten

Answer 230

v. to cause to become greater adj. heightened Syn. intensify n. height A very successful interview can heighten a candidate’s chances to get a job.
The public teas in a heightened state of nervousness as the hurricane approached.

Question 231

highlight

Answer 231

v. to emphasize the part of a greater whole n. highlight Syn. emphasize The manual highlights basic operation of the videotape player. The final goal was the highlight of the game.

Question 232

inadvertently

Answer 232

adv. by accident; without paying attention; adj. inadvertent unexpectedly Syn. carelessly
The reporters had inadvertently failed to include the name of one of the dignitaries. His inadvertent calculation caused him to derive the wrong answer.

Question 233

inevitable

Answer 233

adv. inevitably n. inevitability adj. something that cannot be prevented from happening
Syn. unavoidable When two weather systems meet, unsettled weather conditions are inevitable. The inevitability of the outcome made the challenge less exciting.

Question 234

infancy

Answer 234

n. in the beginning stages of development adj. infantile Syn. beginning n. infant The new theory is in its infancy and will be thoroughly tested by its critics. Certain head injuries can cause infantile behavior.

Question 235

miraculously

Answer 235

adj. miraculous n. miracle adv. caused by something that cannot be explained by the laws of nature.
Syn. astonishingly Miraculously, he was unharmed after being hit by lightning.
Given the extent of her injuries, it is almost a miracle that she is still alive.

Question 236

retrieve

Answer 236

retrieve v. to find and bring back adj. retrieve Syn. recover n. retrieval Will Detroit retrieve its status as the car manufacturing center of the world? This computerized information retrieval system is the most up-to-date system available.

Question 237

systematically

Answer 237

adv. done according to a plan adj. systematic Syn. methodically n. system The plan was developed systematically by a team of experts. Systematic changes in foreign policy have been proposed.

Question 238

unlikely

Answer 238

adj. not probable Syn. doubtful Rain is unlikely during the summer.
It is unlikely that he will want to attend the conference.

Question 239

unwarranted

Answer 239

adj. without good reason or cause; inappropriate Syn. unjustified His negative reaction was unwarranted.
The motorist felt that the ticket for the infraction was unwarranted.

Question 240

zenith

Answer 240

n. the highest point Syn. apex
He reached the zenith of his profession at a very young age. The publication of the book represented the zenith of his career.

Question 241

agitate

Answer 241

v. to shake or move; to cause worry n. agitation Syn. disturb n. agitator The fact that she had not arrived by midnight agitated her parents. He was known as a political agitator.

Question 242

confidential

Answer 242

adj. to be said or written in secret v. confide Syn. secret adj. confidential adv. confidentially n. confidant We were told that the information is strictly confidential.
She confided to me that she had always wanted to be a movie star.

Question 243

delighted

Answer 243

adj. to be satisfied; very happy adv. delightfully Syn. elated adj. delightful n. delight He was delighted with the result of the experiment. It was a delightful afternoon.

Question 244

discreetly

Answer 244

adv. in a careful, polite manner adj. discreet Syn. cautiously n. discretion The teacher discreetly told the parents about her problems. You can count on me to be discreet.

Question 245

documented

Answer 245

adj. proven with written evidence adj. documentary Syn. proven v. document n. documentation He had documented proof that the bank had made an error. The car’s documentation was in order.

Question 246

gradually

Answer 246

adv. slowly but surely
adj. gradual Syn. steadily
The bay has gradually deteriorated over the years.
There has been a gradual change in the climate over the past decade.

Question 247

influence

Answer 247

v. to have an effect on a person’s point of view adj. influential or behavior; to change the course of events n. influence Syn. affect He was unable to influence his friend’s decision.
The drought was due to the influence of a warm water current called “el nino”.

Question 248

inordinate

Answer 248

adj. a large amount or quality; more than adv. inordinately reasonable Syn. excessive
The airlines had to cancel an inordinate number of flights due to the fog. There was an inordinately large number of whales off the coast.

Question 249

instantly

Answer 249

adj. instantaneous adj. instant n. instant adv. happening immediately; in a short period of time
Syn. immediately The computer finished the job instantly. It happened in an instant.

Question 250

intentionally

Answer 250

adv. with definite purpose and planning adj. intentional Syn. deliberately n. intention n. intent The machine was left on intentionally.
Her action was an indication of her good intentions.

Question 251

intrinsic

Answer 251

adj. belonging to the essential nature of adv. intrinsically something Syn. inherent A penny has little intrinsic value. The forests of the Northwest are intrinsically rich in natural resources.

Question 252

inundate

Answer 252

v. to flood
n. inundation Syn. overwhelm The radio stations were inundated with reports of a severe traffic accident. The foundation experienced an inundation of requests for money.

Question 253

involve

Answer 253

v. to become concerned with or connected to adj. involved Syn. include n. involvement She involved herself in many activities to meet new friends. His involvement in right-wing politics is well documented.

Question 254

nominal

Answer 254

adj. very small; in form but not in substance adv. nominally Syn. moderate
The office building was sold at a nominal price. She was nominally successful as an actress.

Question 255

presumably

Answer 255

adv. reported but not confirmed adj. presumable Syn. supposedly v. presume n. presumption The old wreck was presumably located to the southwest of Florida. I presume that you have been camping before.

Question 256

absurd

Answer 256

adj. clearly false, without reason adv. absurdly Syn. ridiculous n. absurdity Confidentially, I think his suggestion is absurd. They are absurdly irrational about the issue.

Question 257

abuse

Answer 257

n. the act of using or treating things in an incorrect way Syn. misuse
The constant abuse of the environment will have grave consequences in the future. He received an abusive letter from an irate citizen. adv. abusively adj. abusive v. abuse

Question 258

allocation

Answer 258

adj. allocated v. allocate n. a share; a part set aside for a special purpose; an assignment of portions Syn. distribution His allocation of materials was gradually used up. Allocating office space in the building was a difficult task

Question 259

balanced

Answer 259

v. balance n. balance adj. a state where everything is of the same size or weight; an element on one side
that counters an equal element on the other Syn. equalized He made a balanced presentation of both points of view.
The museum contains a pleasant balance of paintings from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

Question 260

conservation

Answer 260

n. the act of using carefully; setting aside for future use
* favoring traditional values n. conservatism*
Conservation of forest land is the primary objective of the National Forest Service. The Republican party is generally known to be more conservative than the Democratic party. v. conserve n. conservative* n. conservationist n. conservatism*

Question 261

fallacious

Answer 261

adj. having errors adv. fallaciously Syn. incorrect n. fallacy Her fallacious argument could not be defended.
It is a fallacy to think that money will bring you happiness.

Question 262

feasible

Answer 262

adj. able to be done adv. feasibly Syn. possible n. feasibility It is a feasible design for the high-rise building.
Before they begin the project, a study must be done of its feasibility.

Question 263

lack

Answer 263

n. a need for; an insufficient amount v. lack Syn. shortage There was an inordinate lack of rain last fall. The mathematician lacked communication skills.

Question 264

limber

Answer 264

adj. to be stretched, easily shaped Syn. flexible The dancer has a limber body.
She was able to make the limber movements that are required of gymnasts.

Question 265

means

Answer 265

n. ways
Syn. methods He was told to finish the joy by any means available to him.
The most convenient means of communicating with someone is by phone.

Question 266

narrow

Answer 266

adj. small from one side to the other; limited adv. narrowly Syn. thin n. narrowness The canal was extremely narrow.
The driver narrowly escaped injury when his car went off the road.

Question 267

preconception

Answer 267

adj. preconceived v. preconceive n. an opinion formed in advance without experience or knowledge of something Syn. bias It is difficult to overcome preconceptions if we are not open to new ideas.
His preconceived notions about Los Angeles disappeared after he visited the city.

Question 268

robust

Answer 268

adj. showing good health; in good shape adv. robustly Syn. energetic n. robustness The robust economy is expected to continue growing quickly. The new product is selling robustly.

Question 269

steady

Answer 269

adj. firm; in a fixed position; without change; adv. steadily reliable, dependable v. steady n. steadiness Syn. constant
Steady growth is projected for companies involved in genetic engineering. The secretary has steadily earned respect for her work.

Question 270

swift

Answer 270

adj. quick adv. swiftly Syn. fast n. swiftness The contestants were swift thinkers.
They swiftly agreed with the conclusion of the report.

Question 271

antiquated

Answer 271

adj. too old to be presently useful; outmoded n. antique Syn. old-fashioned This antiquated machinery breaks down too frequently. Their home is filled with antique furniture.

Question 272

coherent

Answer 272

adv. coherently v. cohere n. coherence adj. cohesive* n. cohesion adj. well reasoned; ideas that are clearly presented
* sticking together as a group Syn. logical It was a well-balanced, coherent presentation.
There was a cohesive feeling among the new works.

Question 273

develop

Answer 273

v. to grow; to increase; to become more complete Syn. evolve
The management team developed the idea over a period of years. The country’s prospects for rapid development depend on approval of the free trade agreement. adj. developing n. development n.developer

Question 274

fabricate

Answer 274

adj. fabricated n. fabrication v. to make up, usually with an intent to fool or trick; to lie
Syn. invent The executive fabricated the story about the merger. His alibi is the weakest fabrication I have ever heard.

Question 275

investigation

Answer 275

n. a careful examination in order to determine facts Syn. probe
The comprehensive investigation of the bank revealed no illegal activity. Some members of the Senate wanted to appoint a special investigator. n. a careful examination in order to determine facts Syn. probe
The comprehensive investigation of the bank revealed no illegal activity. Some members of the Senate wanted to appoint a special investigator. adj. investigative v. investigate n. investigator

Question 276

normally

Answer 276

adv. commonly, usually adj. normal Syn. typically v. normalize n. normalization n. norm It is normally quite cold this time of the year.
The new treaty leads to a normalization of relations between the two countries.

Question 277

notice

Answer 277

v. to sense; to be aware adv. noticeably Syn. observe adj. noticeable n. notice The doctor noticed a small fracture in the patient’s finger. The weather was noticeably cooler.

Question 278

notion

Answer 278

n. an idea, belief, or opinion Syn. concept She has the notion that she wants to become an architect.
Some outlandish notions about the origin of the solar system have been disproved.

Question 279

novel

Answer 279

adj. something unusual, uncommon; new Syn. original The physicist had some novel ideas about traveling at the speed of light. The novel suggestions were implemented.

Question 280

opposition

Answer 280

n. the state of acting against; not being in agreement
Syn. resistance The students voiced their opposition to the rise in tuition. The government opposed price controls. adj. oppositional adj. oppositionary v. oppose

Question 281

record

Answer 281

v. to make a written or oral notation; to copy adj. recorded Syn. register n. record n. recording n. recorder The coldest temperatures in the United States have been recorded at International Falls, Minnesota.
Many businesses are using recordings to answer consumer questions.

Question 282

relate

Answer 282

adj. related n. relation n. relationship v. to tell; to show a connection between two things
Syn. communicate Although they did not agree with the plan, they did not relate their opposition to it. What is the relationship between supply and demand?

Question 283

suspect

Answer 283

v. to think that something is true, but adj. suspected having no proof n. suspicion n. suspect Syn. speculate
He suspected that the substance was not present in the compound.
I have a suspicion that he will want to participate in the investigation.

Question 284

suspect

Answer 284

adj. with no preconceptions Syn. objective Her unbiased analysis of the problem allowed her to find the solution more rapidly. Here is unbiased proof that nitrogen exists in this compound.

Question 285

varied

Answer 285

adj. being of many different types Syn. diverse The class expressed varied opinions about the movie. There are various ways to solve the problem. adv. variably adj. variable adj. various v. vary n. variant n. variety n. variation n. variability

Question 286

accentuate

Answer 286

v. to highlight; to give more importance to adj. accentuated Syn. emphasize n. accentuation The colorful dress accentuated the joy of the occasion.
The supervisor accentuated her preference for hard-working employees during the performance appraisal.

Question 287

disguise

Answer 287

v. to hide the usual appearance of something adj. disguised Syn. conceal n. disguise It is hard to disguise the fact that business is slow. Everyone saw through his disguise.

Question 288

finance

Answer 288

v. to provide money adv. financially adj. financial v. financed n. finance n. finances Syn. fund The art exhibition was financed by a private foundation. The college was financially independent.

Question 289

initiate

Answer 289

v. to begin; to establish; to take decisive action without help Syn. launch
The newcomer initiated the long citizenship process. Their work shows a lot of initiative. adj. initiated n. initiation n. initiative

Question 290

innovative

Answer 290

adj. something newly introduced; creative n. innovator Syn. creative n. innovation This innovative project is worthy of support.
There have been many innovations in the field of genetic engineering.

Question 291

narrate

Answer 291

v. to tell a story; relate adj. narrative Syn. relate n. narrative n. narration n. narrator Walter Cronkite narrated the documentary film.
Her fabricated narrative generated a lot of excitement.

Question 292

nevertheless

Answer 292

conj. in spite of that Syn. nonetheless She was quite sick; nevertheless, she attended all of her classes. His project was flawed; nevertheless it won second prize.

Question 293

occasionally

Answer 293

adv. now and then; once in a while adj. occasional Syn. sometimes n. occasion Extreme heat occasionally causes health problems.
They were very fine students who, on occasion, experienced problems with pop quizzes.

Question 294

omit

Answer 294

v. to leave out, not include adj. omitted Syn. neglect n. omission He inadvertently omitted some important data from the report. His paper had several notable omissions.

Question 295

outlandish

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adj. strange and unpleasant; beyond accepted norms adv. outlandishly Syn. bizarre
His outlandish dens demonstrated his creativity.
Rebellious youth in many countries dress outlandishly.

Question 296

overcome

Answer 296

v. to defeat, fight with success; to take control of an individual Syn. conquer
The young woman was overcome with emotion when she learned she had won a scholarship.
The family overcame many obstacles to purchase the house.

Question 297

partially

Answer 297

adv. a part of the whole; incomplete adv. partly Syn. somewhat adj. partial n. part The clerk was only partially responsible for the error. The business venture was only a partial success.

Question 298

pass

Answer 298

v. to accept formally by vote adj. passable Syn. approve n. passage The proposed amendment passed unanimously. The passage of the resolution is in doubt.

Question 299

portray

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v. to represent; to act n. portrayal Syn. depict The girl portrayed an orphan.
The book’s portrayal of Mozart as a calm, mature individual is absurd.

Question 300

submit

Answer 300

v. to turn in, offer for evaluation n. submission Syn. propose The architects had to submit plans reflecting the new specifications. The submission of the application must be made by February 13.

Question 301

decline

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v. to move from good to bad, or from much n. decline to little, to refuse Syn. decrease The old man’s health has declined since he retired. Serious communicable diseases are on the decline in most parts of the world.

Question 302

gather

Answer 302

v. to collect n. gathering Syn. collect He carefully gathered his thoughts just before the interview. A gathering of citizens developed outside the courthouse.

Question 303

motion

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n. the state of changing one’s position v. motion* * to direct by moving Syn. movement The motion of the flame was hypnotic. They motioned her to leave the area.

Question 304

partisan

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adj. strongly supporting a group or point of view Syn. biased Partisan political infighting caused Congress’s influence to decline. His views reflected his partisan bins.

Question 305

pattern

Answer 305

n. a regular, repeated arrangement or action adj. patterned Syn. habit v. pattern The bright pattern of the monarch butterfly distracts its predators. The new stadium was patterned after the old traditional ballparks.

Question 306

phenomena

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adv. phenomenally adj. phenomenal n. phenomenon n. natural events or facts; strange or notable happenings
Syn. events Rain showers are almost unknown phenomena in the Atacama Desert of Chile. The musician’ s phenomenal performance was applauded by the critics.

Question 307

philanthropic

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n. philanthropist n. philanthropy adj. a feeling of love for people, usually resulting in financial aid to worthy causes Syn. humanitarian The philanthropic work of the foundation benefits all sectors of society. His philanthropy is recognized around the world.

Question 308

placid

Answer 308

adj. quiet, not easily upset adv. placidly Syn. calm
The placid nature of her personality made her easy to work with. The waves moved placidly toward shore.

Question 309

plentiful

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adj. more than sufficient adv. plentifully Syn. abundant n. plenty Examples of Miro’s art plentiful.
A balanced diet normally provides plenty of the necessary vitamins.

Question 310

reaction

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adv. reactively adj. reactive v. react adj. reactionary n. a reply; a change that occurs when substances are mixed
Syn. response When chlorine and ammonia are mixed, the chemical reaction causes chlorine gas. They reacted to the report by making some swift changes in management.

Question 311

rhythm

Answer 311

n. a regular pattern, usually in music adv. rhythmically Syn. pulse adj. rhythmic The rhythm of the rain hitting the roof put him to sleep.
She noticed the rhythmic beating of her heart as the moment of truth arrived.

Question 312

scenic

Answer 312

adj. concerning pleasant natural surroundings adv. scenically Syn. picturesque n. scenery n. scene The scenic route to the summit is much more interesting than the fastest route. The scenery in rural Japan is impressive.

Question 313

shallow

Answer 313

adj. not far from top to bottom adv. shallowly Syn. superficial n. shallowness Estuaries are typically shallow bodies of water.
The result of their research demonstrated the shallowness of the hypothesis.

Question 314

sheltered

Answer 314

adj. protected from harmful elements; isolated from reality
Syn. protected She has led a sheltered life since her parents have done everything for her. Everyone looked for shelter from the blazing sun. v. shelter n. shelter

Question 315

vanishing

Answer 315

adj. going out of sight v. vanish Syn. disappearing The red squirrel is a vanishing species that needs a protected habitat to survive.
No one knows with certainty what caused the dinosaurs to vanish from the face of the earth.

Question 316

account

Answer 316

n. a report of an event; money kept in a bank; a statement of something used or received, usually a financial report Syn. story
His account of the incident varied from that of the other witnesses. We need an accounting of all the money that was spent adj. accountable v. account n. accounting n. accountant

Question 317

archaic

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adj. very old, old-fashioned; no longer used Syn. ancient These archaic methods of farming must be brought up to date. His speech was full of archaic expressions.

Question 318

hasten

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v. to cause to go faster; move forward more adv. hastily adj. hasty n. hastiness quickly
Syn. accelerate After notifying his family of the accident, he hastened to add that he had not been hurt.
You should not make important decisions hastily.

Question 319

hue

Answer 319

n. color Syn. color The hue of the sunset was beautiful.
The hue of the room gave it a warm feeling.

Question 320

illustration

Answer 320

n. a visual image, typically used to explain adj. illustrated Syn. picture adj. illustrative v. illustrate n. illustrator The illustration makes the process of condensation more understandable.
This experiment illustrates how certain chemicals can react violently when combined.

Question 321

inactive

Answer 321

adj. not moving; not involved n. inaction Syn. idle n. inactivity The virus remains inactive for a long period of time.
Her inaction has caused her to miss many opportunities to advance her career.

Question 322

intricate

Answer 322

adj. having many parts; finely detailed adv. intricately Syn. complex n. intricacy The intricate design of the vase made it a valuable piece for her collection.
I cannot begin to understand all of the intricacies of modern automobile motors.

Question 323

magnitude

Answer 323

adv. magnificently adj. magnificant v. magnify n. magnification n. of great size or importance * to increase
Syn. dimension The magnitude of shock waves determines the damage that occurs during an earthquake.
The invention of the telephone was a magnificent achievement for mankind.

Question 324

oblige

Answer 324

v. to have to do something adv. obligingly Syn. require adj. obliging
adj. obligatory n. obligation She obliged he friend to choose a new lab partner. Payment of the student activity fee was obligatory.

Question 325

overlook

Answer 325

v. to ignore or neglect
adj. overlooked Syn. disregard
Scientists must not overlook any aspect of experimental procedure. The overlooked error raised his score on the test.

Question 326

poll

Answer 326

n. questionnaire; a vote of public opinion n. polling n. pollster Syn. survey
The poll indicated that conservation of the environment was the number one issue with college students.
The pollster asked the questions in a nonpartisan manner.

Question 327

position

Answer 327

n. place where something can be found; job Syn. location He held a very high position in the firm.
The position of aircraft wings causes the lift that allows the plane to leave the ground.

Question 328

practical

Answer 328

adj. convenient or effective n. practicality Syn. functional Her ambitious plan was not very practical.
Three fundamental issues in measurement are reliability, validity, and practicality.

Question 329

predominant

Answer 329

adj. the most noticeable or powerful element adv. predominantly Syn. principal v. predominate n. predominance The predominant export of the Middle East is petroleum. Many cities in the southwest are predominantly hispanic.

Question 330

prompt

Answer 330

adv. promptly n. promptness v. to cause something to happen; to do quickly; to be on time Syn. induce
His emotional plea prompted the director to give him a second chance. Promptness is an important factor in many societies.

Question 331

analogous

Answer 331

adj. alike in some way n. analogy Syn. similar to The action of light waves is analogous to the action of sound waves.
The analogy between the behavior of the bacteria in the lab and in the human body is not clear.

Question 332

approximately

Answer 332

adv. almost correct; not exact adj. approximate Syn. around v. approximate n. approximation There are approximately 100 billion galaxies in the universe. The results of this study approximate those of a previous study.

Question 333

compel

Answer 333

v. to make something happen by necessity or force
Syn. obliged adv. compellingly
adj. compelling
The representatives were compelled to vote in favor of the legislation despite their personal opposition to it.
The lawyer’s plea was made in a compelling manner.

Question 334

formidable

Answer 334

adj. difficult; causing worry or fear adv. formidably Syn. overwhelming
Their formidable opponents gave no sign of weakness.
The man’s voice echoed formidably throughout the hallway.

Question 335

intrusive

Answer 335

adj. the state of being inside or upon something when not desired to be there by others Syn. annoying The intrusive bacteria caused his condition to worsen.
The intrusion of the hazardous gas made it difficult to live in the house. adj. intrusively v. intrude n. intrusion n. intruder

Question 336

periodically

Answer 336

adj. periodic adj. periodical adv. happening repeatedly, occurring at regular intervals
* Something published at regular intervals Syn. sometimes n. periodical*
Some materials periodically demonstrate unusual behavior when frozen. She has periodic desires to get a job.

Question 337

prone

Answer 337

adj. likely to do something Syn. inclined to Most liquids are prone to contract when frozen.
She is prone to study hard the night before her tests.

Question 338

prophetic

Answer 338

prophetic adj. correctly telling about future events adv. prophetically Syn. predictive v. prophesy n. prophecy n. prophet His prophetic power were investigated by a team of psychologists.
The brilliant student fulfilled his teacher’s prophecy that he would be a successful doctor.

Question 339

proportions

Answer 339

adv. proportionally adj. proportional adj. proportionate adv. proportionately n. relationship of size or importance when compared to another object or person. Syn. dimensions The goal of establishing a space station will take a team effort of major proportions. The pilot’s salary is proportional to that of pilots of other airlines.

Question 340

readily

Answer 340

adv. willingly; easily adj. ready Syn. freely v. ready n. readiness The workers readily complained about the food in the cafeteria.
Her readiness to cooperate was an important factor in the investigation.

Question 341

reliably

Answer 341

adj. reliable adj. reliant v. rely n. reliability n. reliance adv. in a trusted way Syn. dependably An appliance must perform its task reliably to be popular with consumers. Satellite photos show the smallest details with great reliability.

Question 342

reluctantly

Answer 342

adv. unwillingly adj. reluctant Syn. hesitatingly n. reluctance Although not completely satisfied with the contract, the officials reluctantly agreed to sign it.
The electrician was reluctant to estimate the cost of the repair work.

Question 343

renown

Answer 343

n. fame
adj. renowned Syn. prominence
This school is of great renown.
The renowned conductor made a guest appearance at the concert.

Question 344

sacrifice

Answer 344

adj. sacrificial n. sacrifice v. to give up something of value for the common good
Syn. concession He sacrificed his day off to help clean up the neighborhood. She made sacrifices in order to be able to attend the university.

Question 345

triumph

Answer 345

n. a victory; a success adv. triumphantly Syn. achievement adj. triumphant
adj. triumphal v. triumph His career was characterized by one triumph after another. He triumphed over all of his difficulties.

Question 346

affordable

Answer 346

adv. affordably v. afford adj. able to be done, usually refers to something you can do without damage or loss
Syn. economical The new dictionary is quite affordable.
He could afford the house because of current low interest rates.

Question 347

contaminated

Answer 347

v. contaminate n. contamination adj. to make something impure by adding something dirty or a poisonous substance Syn. pollute This contaminated water supply must be closed to the public. Bacteria and insects are frequently agents of food contamination.

Question 348

discernible

Answer 348

adj. noticeable; easily seen adv. discernibly Syn. detectable v. discern n. discernment A feeling of anxiety was discernible among the members of the team. The new student was unable to discern the humor of the teacher’s joke.

Question 349

flourishing

Answer 349

adj. active and growing; healthy v. flourish Syn. thriving Small flourishing companies would be harmed by an increase in the minimum wage. A young mind will flourish with the proper guidance.

Question 350

maintain

Answer 350

v. to support; to keep in good condition n. maintenance Syn. preserve The building had to be renovated because it was not well maintained.
Proper maintenance of a car’s engine will preserve its performance and value.

Question 351

mediocre

Answer 351

adj. of average quality; not good or bad n. mediocrity Syn. average This is a mediocre research report.
The mediocrity of his work was disappointing.

Question 352

negligible

Answer 352

adv. negligibly adj. neglected adj. hardly noticeable; scarcely detectable * to ignore; to give little attention
Syn. insignificant adj. neglectful* adj. negligent* n. neglect* n. negligence* The presence of the first person singular in the poem was almost negligible. His negligence caused him to lose all of the work he had done on the computer.

Question 353

parallel

Answer 353

v. parallel n. parallel We have lead parallel lives. Her background parallels mine. adj. being almost of the same type or time; comparable
Syn. similar

Question 354

peculiar

Answer 354

adv. peculiarly n. peculiarity adj. unusual; uncommon Syn. strange This plastic has a peculiar texture.
The puffin has many peculiarities not shared by other birds.

Question 355

potent

Answer 355

adj. very strong Syn. powerful He gave a potent speech at the convention.
The venom of the coral snake is extremely potent.

Question 356

scattered

Answer 356

adj. to be spread out or separated widely v. scatter Syn. dispersed Hurricane Andrew left debris scattered throughout Miami. The crowd scattered when it began to rain heavily.

Question 357

solid

Answer 357

adv. solidly v. solidify n. solidification adj. having good quality, being well made; firm; not a gas or liquid
Syn. steady The lawyer for the defense portrayed his client as a man of solid integrity. The union attempted to solidify its position in the workplace.

Question 358

somewhat

Answer 358

somewhat adj. a little Syn. slight They feel somewhat tired after the mile run.
Buying food at a convenience store can be somewhat expensive.

Question 359

tedious

Answer 359

adj. long and tiring adv. tediously Syn. monotonous n. tedium The tedious lecture bored most of the audience.
Some people become frustrated by the tedium of daily living.

Question 360

briefly

Answer 360

adv. short, usually in time adj. brief Syn. concisely n. brevity The visiting professor spoke briefly at the faculty meeting.
Solar eclipses are brief moments when the Earth and Moon cross the Sun’s fixed position in the solar system.

Question 361

circulate

Answer 361

adj. circulatory n. circulation v. to cause to move along a fixed path; to move freely
Syn. distribute The news of the president’s visit circulated quickly throughout the city.
A dollar bill remains in circulation for approximately one and a half years.

Question 362

consistently

Answer 362

adj. consistent v. consist n. consistency adv. without changing; keeping the same principles, ideas, or quality
Syn. dependably The temperature must be maintained consistently at 75° centigrade.
The policy of the government concerning unemployment has been consistent.

Question 363

exhibit

Answer 363

v. to show or demonstrate n. exhibit Syn. display n. exhibition
n. exhibitor The compound exhibits the qualities of an acid.
It was the best exhibition of talent that I have ever seen.

Question 364

found

Answer 364

n. founder v. to establish, start up
* a philanthropic organization Syn. establish n. foundation* The wealthy woman founded a hospital in her home town.
The foundation maintained a number of philanthropic activities.

Question 365

improperly

Answer 365

adj. improper n. impropriety adv. not following established rules; not desirable
Syn. inappropriately The disappointing outcome was a result of an improperly prepared petri dish. There was an impropriety with the way the funds were spent.

Question 366

impulsively

Answer 366

impulsively adv. acting without thinking adj. impulsive Syn. capriciously n. impulse n. impulsiveness She reacted impulsively to the loud noise. Many shoppers buy items on impulse.

Question 367

infrequently

Answer 367

adj. almost never adj. infrequent Syn. rarely n. infrequency Tornadoes occur infrequently in the eastern part of the United States. Deserts are characterized by their infrequent rainfall.

Question 368

isolated

Answer 368

adj. kept separated from others v. isolate Syn. secluded n. isolation The failure of the communications system left the towns isolated. The doctors were unable to isolate the cause of the epidemic.

Question 369

overtly

Answer 369

adv. in a way clearly seen; not done secretly adj. overt Syn. openly
He overtly disregarded the regulations.
Her overt attempt to take control of the discussion failed.

Question 370

profoundly

Answer 370

adj. profound n. profundity adv. in a deep way; showing deep knowledge of a subject
Syn. significantly Everyone was profoundly impressed by the news reports.
The Nobel Prize is a profound recognition of outstanding achievement.

Question 371

sharply

Answer 371

adj. sharp v. sharpen n. sharpness adv. showing sensitivity or quick thinking; showing a quick change in direction
Syn. quickly Car prices rose sharply over the past year.
There was a sharp change in the humidity after the storm.

Question 372

situated

Answer 372

n. situation* v. situate adj. being found in a certain place * a current condition
Syn. located The resort town of Cancun is situated in the northern part of the Yucatan Peninsula. They found themselves in a very difficult situation.

Question 373

subsequently

Answer 373

adv. following; coming after something adj. subsequent Syn. afterwards The public applauded the president’s actions, and subsequently his ratings in the polls improved.
This report, and all subsequent reports, must be written in the appropriate style.

Question 374

unmistakable

Answer 374

adj. clearly able to be determined
adj. unmistakably Syn. indisputable
The markings of the insect provided an unmistakable identification of the species. It is unmistakably clear that the report must be finished by noon.

Question 375

chaotic

Answer 375

adj. being in complete disorder and confusion n. chaos Syn. disorganized The traffic in Seoul is often chaotic.
There was complete chaos when the world champions arrived at the airport.

Question 376

characteristic

Answer 376

adj. an easily recognized quality of something adv. characteristically Syn. typical v. characterize n. characteristic n. characterization The markings on that butterfly are characteristic of the monarch butterfly. I would characterize him as a diligent professional.

Question 377

controversial

Answer 377

v. controversially n. controversy adj. something that causes disagreement or argument.
Syn. debatable The governor made a controversial decision to raise taxes.
The controversy was caused by the proposal to build an airport in the area.

Question 378

exemplify

Answer 378

v. to give an example
adj. exemplary Syn. symbolize
The recent downturn in the housing industry exemplifies the poor economic conditions.
Her exemplary academic achievement is representative of most students at this institution.

Question 379

gratifying

Answer 379

adv. gratefully adj. grateful adj. giving pleasure or a feeling of accomplishment; showing thanks Syn. satisfying Studying abroad can be a very gratifying experience. v. gratify n. gratification n. gratefulness She was grateful for all the work he had done for her.

Question 380

interpret

Answer 380

v. to understand the meaning of something n. interpreter Syn. clarify n. interpretation
v. interpreting The ambiguous speech was very difficult to interpret.
Their interpretation of the story generated some interesting discussion.

Question 381

launch

Answer 381

v. to cause something to begin n. launch Syn. initiate n. launching The company launched a new program to attract more clients.
The launching of the first Soviet satellite, Sputnik, created concern among the American public.

Question 382

legitimate

Answer 382

adj. reasonable, lawful adv. legitimately Syn. authentic n. legitimacy The engineer had a legitimate reason for changing the design of the building. The legitimacy of the theory has yet to be determined.

Question 383

particular

Answer 383

adj. a certain way or thing; unusual; hard to please adv. particularly* * especially Syn. specific
The speaker has a particular way of persuading his audience. That group of workers is particularly difficult to satisfy.

Question 384

radiant

Answer 384

adv. radiantly n. radiance n. radiation n. radiator adj. sending out in all directions, especially heat or light
Syn. bright The actor’s radiant smile captivated the audience.
The radiance of the fire prevented the firefighters from entering the house.

Question 385

ridge

Answer 385

n. the top of a mountain range; a raised part of any surface Syn. crest
A bald eagle stood on the ridge of the tall office building. The mountain ridge was heavily forested.

Question 386

span

Answer 386

v. the length of time or distance from one n. span limit to the other; to cross Syn. cover The old man’s life spanned two centuries. The span of the bridge is three miles.

Question 387

spontaneous

Answer 387

adj. unplanned; uncontrolled adv. spontaneously Syn. instinctive n. spontaneity The spontaneous combustion inside the cylinder creates the power of the motor. The crowd reacted spontaneously to the danger.

Question 388

stream

Answer 388

n. a natural flow of something; a pouring out v. stream Syn. river There was a constant stream of information coming from the White House. Water streamed from the dam as workers attempted to make the repairs.

Question 389

striking

Answer 389

adj. drawing special attention to adv. strikingly Syn. remarkable
His striking proposal saved the company from bankruptcy.
That was a strikingly convincing argument that the speaker delivered.

Question 390

aptly

Answer 390

adj. apt n. aptness adv. having a tendency to do something; likely
Syn. appropriately It was an aptly timed remark.
Emotional problems are apt to damage personal relationships.

Question 391

demonstration

Answer 391

adv. demonstrably v. demonstrate n. a show or exhibit
* overtly showing emotion Syn. display
The demonstration clarified the procedure for everyone. adj. demonstrative* adj. demonstrable The lawyer was demonstrative in making his impassioned plea before the jury.

Question 392

ingredients

Answer 392

n. things combined to make something; the contents of something Syn. elements The ingredients of the product are kept secret. Good style, punctuation and grammar are important ingredients of a good essay.

Question 393

involuntarily

Answer 393

adv. in an unthinking manner; not chosen adj. involuntary Syn. automatically
He involuntarily agreed to work overtime.
Reflexes are involuntary reactions to external stimuli.

Question 394

marvel

Answer 394

n. something that surprises or impresses adv. marvelously Syn. wonder adj. marvelous The Great Wall of China is one of the world’s marvels.
The weather was marvelous for an afternoon get-together in the park.

Question 395

measurable

Answer 395

adj. able to determine how much or how many adv. measurably Syn. assessable v. measure n. measurement Some personal characteristics, such as good teaching, are hardly measurable. A yardstick is used to measure lengths up to three feet.

Question 396

moderate

Answer 396

adj. not too much, not too little adv. moderately * to reduce v. moderate* n. moderation Syn. medium
She made the best of her moderate dancing ability. The Broadway play was moderately successful.

Question 397

odd

Answer 397

adj. unusual adv. oddly Syn. strange n. oddity It is odd to find a person who speaks many languages.
The moon rock is an oddity available at the museum for all to view

Question 398

reflection

Answer 398

n. a picture or element cast back adj. reflected Syn. image v. reflect His bright smile was a reflection of his satisfaction.
In order to perceive something visually, light must be reflected from the object’s

Question 399

supposedly

Answer 399

adj. supposed v. suppose n. supposition adv. according to reports or hearsay; widely believed or accepted
Syn. presumably The new trains can supposedly reach speeds of 150 miles per hour. The stockbroker’s supposition is that the economy will improve.

Question 400

sustained

Answer 400

v. sustain adj. sustenance adj. continuing in a constant way; remaining strong
Syn. consistent Sustained rainfall is the only hope they have for relief from the drought. The trees could not sustain the attack of the locusts.

Question 401

symbols

Answer 401

adv. symbolically adj. symbolic v. symbolize n. a sign or object that represents something or somebody marks
Syn. marks The strange symbols found in Egyptian tombs have intrigued historians for centuries. I think this painting symbolizes the universal themes of humanity.

Question 402

synthesis

Answer 402

adv. synthetically* adj. synthetic* v. synthesize n. the mixing of separate things to form a whole
* not made by nature
Syn. combination The language of Papiamento is a synthesis of Dutch and native Indian languages of Curacao. Vitamins are synthetically produced.

Question 403

tangible

Answer 403

adj. real; that which can be felt adv. tangibly Syn. concrete n. tangibility The work of a teacher seldom produces tangible results until years after a student has graduated.
The solution to this problem can be tangibly demonstrated.

Question 404

tightly

Answer 404

adv. being fixed in place; close; leaving no freedom Syn. firmly
The government is tightening the regulations on the use of seat belts. adj. tight v. tighten n. tightness

Question 405

aggravating

Answer 405

adj. making worse; annoying n. aggravation Syn. irritating v. aggravate The aggravating delay was caused by road repairs.
The shortage of work aggravated the crisis in the small town.

Question 406

amusement

Answer 406

n. something that holds interest and is enjoyable Syn. diversion
We listened in amusement as he tried to convince his friend to lend him $50. His amusing comment made everyone laugh. adv. amusingly adj. amusing v. amuse

Question 407

conceivably

Answer 407

adv. feasibly; believable adj. conceivable Syn. possibly v. conceive They could conceivably earn first place with their science project. It is conceivable that humans will travel to distant planets one day.

Question 408

convert

Answer 408

v. to change from one form or state to another adj. convertible Syn. alter n. conversion When boiled, liquids convert to gases.
The conversion from Fahrenheit to centigrade can be easily made.

Question 409

curative

Answer 409

adj. being able to restore to good condition n. cure Syn. healing. The curative properties of certain plants have been well documented. There is no simple cure for the ills of society.

Question 410

debilitating

Answer 410

adj. weakening v. debilitate Syn. weakening n. debility The lack of investment savings has a debilitating effect on the economy. The patient’s debility restricted him to the room.

Question 411

deplete

Answer 411

v. to use up; to reduce greatly adj. depleted Syn. consume n. depletion She depleted all of her savings to buy the word processor.
The depletion of the Earth’s oil reserves poses a threat to our current style of life.

Question 412

finite

Answer 412

adj. of a certain amount; having an end; not infinite Syn. limited There were a finite number of explanations for the unusual reactions. Is there a finite number of stars in the universe?

Question 413

perceive

Answer 413

adv. perceptibly adj. perceivable adj. perceptive adv. perceptively n. perception v. to sense; to become aware of Syn. observe We perceive major differences between the two political parties. Porpoises are very perceptive mammals.

Question 414

security

Answer 414

n. the feeling of freedom from danger, doubt, or worry
Syn. safety Her sense of security increased as her grades improved. We secured all of the doors of the lab before leaving. adv. securely adj. secure v. secure

Question 415

toxic

Answer 415

adj. harmful; capable of being fatal n. toxicity Syn. poisonous Disposal of toxic wastes is an ongoing problem.
This product has the highest toxicity of any known to science.

Question 416

tranquility

Answer 416

n. calm; quietness adv. tranquilly Syn. peacefulness adj. tranquil v. tranquilize The tranquility of the lake at sunrise inspired a profound sense of well-being. His tranquil manner of expression made us all feel more secure.

Question 417

trap

Answer 417

v. to catch and hold onto, usually by trickery; deceived
Syn. retain I was trapped into paying for the meal.
The trapped animals were released after being tagged by the wildlife conservationists. adj. trapped n. trap

Question 418

undeniably

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adv. clearly true adj. undeniable Syn. absolutely Of all the planets in our solar system, Earth is undeniably the most conducive to supporting life.
It is undeniable that he has skill, but he needs to show more initiative.

Question 419

underestimated

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adj. guessed lower than the actual quality or v. underestimate quantity Syn. miscalculated
The underestimated demand for tickets made the theater manager plan better for the next performance.
The treasurer underestimated the cost of the new furniture.

Question 420

acknowledge

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n. acknowledgment adj. acknowledged v. to know, remember, and accept the existence of something
Syn. recognize The foreman acknowledged the fact that there had been a mistake in the design of the house.
The promotion he received was an acknowledgment of his excellent work.

Question 421

acquire

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v. to gain or come to possess adj. acquisitive Syn. obtain n. acquisition He acquired two beautiful paintings during his visit to Taipei. The office’s most recent acquisition was a new photocopier.

Question 422

assimilate

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v. to become a part of n. assimilation Syn. incorporate The United States of America has assimilated people from all parts of the world. Assimilation of a new cultural environment can be difficult.

Question 423

assortment

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n. a variety
adj. assorted Syn. selection
You have an assortment of elective courses from which to choose. He bought a box of assorted books at the book fair.

Question 424

caliber

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n. the standard of; the degree of goodness Syn. quality The high caliber of her work earned her a raise in pay.
Only parts of the highest caliber can be used to make repairs on the spacecraft.

Question 425

condensed

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adj. made smaller; shortened; merged v. condense Syn. summarized This is a condensed version of the original research report. Try to condense the two chapters into one.

Question 426

contradictory

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v. contradict n. contradiction adj. not agreeing with the facts or previous statements made on the subject; declared wrong Syn. inconsistent It is contradictory to say that you know French after only studying it for three months. The expert contradicted himself during his presentation.

Question 427

disregard

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v. to pay no attention n. disregard Syn. ignore They disregarded the no parking signs and were ticketed by the police. His disregard of the lab instructions caused him to make many errors.

Question 428

precious

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adj. having much monetary or sentimental value; beautiful Syn. cherished This golden ring is my most precious possession. The precious stone was one of a kind.

Question 429

prominent

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adj. famous; having a high position adv. prominently Syn. renowned n. prominence Their talent for locating oil deposits made them prominent geologists in the corporation.
He gained prominence through his television appearances.

Question 430

requisite

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v. require adj. needed for a specific purpose * a formal request
Syn. demanded n. n. requisition* v. requisition requirement Here is the list of requisite courses for the master’s degree in biology. The project team made a requisition for a new set of reference books.

Question 431

unravel

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v. to organize; to make clear n. unraveling Syn. separate The detective was not able to unravel the mystery of the missing money. The unraveling of the Soviet Union took place in the span of a few months.

Question 432

vague

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adj. not clear; ambiguous adv. vaguely Syn. unclear n. vagueness She only has vague memories of her childhood.
The vagueness of his directions caused us to get lost.

Question 433

vast

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adj. very much; very large
adv. vastly Syn. huge
I have noticed a vast improvement in your English vocabulary.
Unfortunately, the water quality has deteriorated vastly since my last visit here.

Question 434

volume

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n. the amount of something contained in a space adv. voluminously* * holding a lot
adj. voluminous Syn. quantity
The volume of information that a computer diskette can hold is astounding.
This voluminous report will erase your doubt about the financial condition of the company.

Question 435

charisma

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n. a special quality that endears other people adj. charismatic to the person who has this quality Syn. appeal
She has a charisma that no other candidate possesses. John F. Kennedy was known for his charismatic personality.

Question 436

clever

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adj. intelligent; resourceful adv. cleverly Syn. astute n. cleverness Everyone appreciated their clever idea.
His cleverness enabled him to rise quickly in the organization.

Question 437

convince

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v. to make someone see things your way adv. convincingly Syn. persuade adj. convincing They could not convince the girls to go to the dance with them.
The video made a convincing argument for the recycling of paper and plastic materials.

Question 438

endure

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v. to last; to suffer pain adj. endurable Syn. persevere adj. enduring n. endurance How he is able to endure living next to the airport is beyond my comprehension. The endurance displayed by the athlete gave evidence of his rigorous training.

Question 439

forfeit

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v. to give up; to have something taken away, n. forfeit usually by rule or regulation Syn. relinquish
Usually you must forfeit your native country’s citizenship to become a citizen of another country.
The forfeit occurred because not enough players showed up.

Question 440

precarious

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adj. not safe, firm, or steady adv. precariously Syn. hazardous
The diver put himself in a precarious situation among the sharks. The cup was positioned precariously on the edge of the table.

Question 441

severe

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adj. extreme; harmful v. severely Syn. intense n. severity The weather service issued a severe storm warning for most of Michigan.
The severity of his condition will not be known until the test results are studied.

Question 442

sporadic

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adj. not consistent; irregular
adv. sporadically Syn. erratic
The radio communications were subject to sporadic sunspot interference. Violent storms occur sporadically in the southwest.

Question 443

superior

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adj. excellent quality; above all the rest n. superiority Syn. exceptional This is a superior fossil of a trilobite.
The restaurant’s superiority was established shortly after it opened.

Question 444

wanton

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adj. done without thought or consideration adv. wantonly Syn. senseless
Her wanton disregard of the rules was unexplainable.
The jealous man was wantonly impolite to the winner.

Question 445

weak

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adj. not strong; incapable adv. weakly Syn. ineffective v. weaken n. weakness The weak light was inadequate for reading. Most people have at least one area of weakness.

Question 446

widespread

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adj. found everywhere Syn. extensive There is a widespread rumor that there will be no class next Thursday.
The political influence of the developed countries of the world is widespread.

Question 447

wisdom

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n. knowledge and understanding adv. wisely Syn. insight adj. wise It is often said that wisdom is the product of experience. It was a wise decision for you to buy a car.

Question 448

witticism

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n. a joke; a funny story adv. wittily Syn. humor adj. witty n. wit n. wittiness His witticisms captivated the audience. Mark Twain was famous for his sharp wit.

Question 449

woo

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v. to make efforts to attain or gain something Syn. attract The directors tried to woo the support of the union.
The opponents of the proposed highway wooed nearby residents to defend their position.