Barron's Essential Words Full 450 Wrods Flashcards

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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".

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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\*

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.