Brainscape Bot Deck 14 Flashcards

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adjective

continuing without any possibility of being stopped:

the __________ progress of science
Aging is an __________ process.

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inexorable

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noun

experiencing or doing something that is difficult, unpleasant, or painful:

The country is presently in the ______ of the worst recession since the Second World War.
He’s in the ______ of a mid-life crisis that makes him pretty hard to live with.
He was in the ______ of despair after losing his job.

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throes

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adjective

pleasant and kind:

a \_\_\_\_\_\_ old lady
a \_\_\_\_\_\_ tumour
a \_\_\_\_\_\_ smile
His humor was \_\_\_\_\_\_, never cruel or hurtful.
a \_\_\_\_\_\_ tumor
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benign

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verb

to bend the top half of the body forward and down:

The doorway was so low that we had to _____ to go through it.
Something fell out of her coat pocket and she _____ed down and picked it up.
He’s over six feet tall, but the way he _____s makes him look shorter.
She got home to find the kids sitting on the _____ waiting for her.
He is a tall man with a slight _____.
The mother _____ed to button up the coat of her little girl.
He walks with a _____ because of arthritis.

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stoop

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noun

a small, yellowish-white animal with a long body, bred for hunting rabbits and other small animals

I was just ______ing around in my drawer for my passport.
After a bit of ______ing, I managed to find his address.

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ferret

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adjective

expressed too often to be interesting or seem sincere:

His lyrics about love and peace are too _____ for me to take them seriously.
I know it will sound _____, but I’ve loved being part of this club.
Even good acting couldn’t make up for the _____ story.

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trite

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noun

approval or agreement, often given by an official group:

The council has finally indicated its ___________ of the plans.
Kids need their fathers’ ___________.

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approbation

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adjective

attractive because of being unusual and especially old-fashioned:

a ______ old cottage
“What a ______ idea!” she said, laughing at him.
In Spain, we visited a cobblestone plaza with ______ little cafés around its perimeter.

old-fashioned: He’s very old-fashioned and thinks that women should not work outside the home.
antiquated: The school wants to update its antiquated computer system.
dated: The hotel’s decor is starting to look dated.
outdated: Many hospitals struggle with outdated equipment and facilities.
______: The area is full of ______ little villages.
antique: She gave me an antique bedcover her great aunt made.

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quaint

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noun

the act of burying a dead body

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interment

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adverb

immediately:

We expect these practices to cease _________.

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forthwith

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noun

a white, loose piece of clothing, worn over other clothing during religious ceremonies by some Christian priests and members of groups who sing in churches

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surplice

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noun

the state of being temporarily quiet and not active:

Through threats and rewards, he ensured the __________ of Congress.
a time of political __________

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quiescence

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noun

the highest point reached by a heavenly body (= any object existing in space, especially a planet, or the sun) as it travels around, or appears to travel around, another body:

The summer sun was at its ______ in a cloudless sky.
The sun is well past its ______ when we cross paths with a mini-flotilla.
The centre of the map is the ______ (straight overhead).
A pall of cloud muffled the whole expanse of sky from ______ to horizon.
In the 1860s, Tolstoy was at the ______ of his achievement.
His career reached its ______ in the 1960s.
Their popularity reached its ______ in the mid-1990s.

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zenith

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noun

a bed in a boat, train, etc., or a place for a ship or boat to stay in a port:

She booked a _____ on the ferry from Palermo to Naples.
The ship _____ed at Sydney.

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berth

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noun

a sudden sharp feeling, especially of painful emotion:

a ____ of jealousy
We hadn’t eaten since yesterday and the hunger ____s were getting harder to ignore.
hunger ____s
____s of remorse

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pang

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noun

a device for keeping a door or gate closed, consisting of a metal bar that fits into a hole and is lifted by pushing down on another bar

Don’t forget to leave the front door on the _____ if you go to bed before I get back.
[ T ] Make sure the cabinet door is _____ed so the cat can’t get in.

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latch

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noun

the fact of being too interested in the details of another person’s sexual behaviour:

The author discusses his subject’s relationships without stooping to _________.
His interest seems like _________ and nothing more to me.

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prurience

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noun

a small garden plant that has flowers of many different colours with rounded petals

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pansy

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adjective

officially having the named position:

The _________ president faces problems which began many years before he took office.
She felt it _________ upon/on her to raise the subject at their meeting.
the first/last/previous _________
The present _________ (of the post) is due to retire next month.
Senator Smith, the _________, faces a tough fight for reelection next year.
[ + to infinitive ] It is _________ upon (= necessary for) all of us to create a safe community.
The _________ has been awarded the airline’s new advertising contract, despite stiff competition from other agencies.
Three new mayoral candidates intend to challenge the _________.
the _________ management/director/supplier
the _________ mayor/president/vice-president
“I think it is _________ on us to provide a good environment for business,” he said.

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incumbent

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adjective

likely to result in success, or showing signs of success:

With the economy in recession, it was not a __________ time to start a company.
With economic conditions so uncertain, he felt it was not a __________ time to make a big investment.

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propitious

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noun

behaviour that is not loyal

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adjective

likely to do something suddenly, without considering the results of your actions:

He’s so _________ - why can’t he think things over before he rushes into them?
The governor may now be regretting her _________ promise to reduce unemployment by half.
Then, _________ as I was, I bought a new car before I even got a job.

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noun

the act of persuading someone gently to do something, by being kind and patient, or by appearing to be:

A bit of gentle _______ is all that’s required and he’ll come, I’m sure.
After some _______, she agreed to sing for him.

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verb

to give a long talk to people, telling them how they should behave in order to be better people:

My grandmother’s all right until she starts ________ing and then she’s unbearable.

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noun a tall pole on a boat or ship that supports its sails a television/radio ____
mast
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verb to feel sad or complain about something, especially a bad situation: She was alone and unloved, but she did not ______.
repine
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adjective very old and familiar and therefore not interesting or funny: He told a few _____ old jokes and nobody laughed.
hoary
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noun a disease that damages and kills plants His arrival cast a ______ on the wedding day. A broken leg ______ed her chances of winning the championship. [ U ] The city stopped urban ______ by rebuilding neighborhoods. Poverty and disease ______ed their lives.
blight
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adjective determined: [ + to infinitive ] He was ________ to ask her to marry him the next day. [ + to infinitive ] We’re ________ to get together more often.
resolved
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noun happiness and satisfaction, often because you have everything you need: His face wore a look of pure ___________. More people were finding that material things do not bring ___________ .
contentment
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noun a female sheep, especially an adult one: ___'s milk
ewe
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verb to exchange ideas on a particular subject, often in order to reach a decision on what action to take: I need some time to ______ with my lawyer. An honorary doctorate was ______red on him by Columbia University. I need to ______ with my lawyer. The US Constitution ______s certain powers on the president. ______ about sth They were in constant contact, ______ring about every aspect of the construction project. ______ with sb We asked for some time to ______ with our advisers. talk: A group of men were talking in the street. speak: Could I speak to you privately? say: I couldn't hear what they were saying. chat: We were just chatting about the party. have a chat: We had a little chat over the garden wall. chatter: They spent the morning chattering away. give: Give me that dirty plate. offer: Your doctor should be able to offer advice. provide: This booklet provides useful information about local services. supply: The lake supplies the whole town with water. donate: Four hundred dollars has been donated to the school book fund.
confer
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adjective belonging to or connected with the Christian religion ______________ history
ecclesiastical
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noun a short, simple story that teaches or explains an idea, especially a moral or religious idea
parable
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noun the state of being very poor: There is a reason you see someone riding a second-rate bike, and it's not _________. He claimed _________ and is being .
indigence
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noun a very small piece of food: a ______ of cheese The prisoners ate every last ______. a ______ of good news She ate every last ______ on her plate.
morsel
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adjective large in amount, or available in large amounts: The harvest truly is _________, but the labourers are few. When a man comes to tears, constant tears, _________ tears, he is in earnest indeed.
plenteous
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verb to stop something before it is finished, or to reduce or limit something: to _______ your holiday/spending With all the snow, our daily walks have been severely _______ed. He had to _______ his speech when time ran out. The Federal Reserve raised interest rates slightly to _______ inflation. The last government severely _______ed trade union rights. They will not willingly accept any _______ment of their civil liberties. cancel: Sorry, I have to cancel our plans tonight. call off: The game has been called off because of the weather. off: The meeting's off because James is ill. scrap: We've scrapped our plans for a trip to France. suspend: The ferry service has been suspended for the day because of bad weather. postpone: We've postponed the wedding until next year.
curtail
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noun clothes
raiment
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adjective causing improvement of behaviour or character: a ________ experience a ________ reminder of the dangers of mountain climbing The effects of such a decision would not be ________.
salutary
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adjective enthusiastic and eager: a _______ supporter of the government's policies He thought the reporters were too _______ in their attempts to get into the event.
zealous
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verb to pretend to have a particular feeling, problem, etc. : You know how everyone _____s surprise when you tell them how old you are. The prosecution claimed that the defendant had _____ed the injury. She responded to his remarks with _____ed amusement. He _____ed sickness so he wouldn’t have to go to school.
feign
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noun a very strong wind: Hundreds of old trees were blown down in the ____s.
gale
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adjective having the habit of talking a lot, especially about things that are not important I had talked too much about myself and felt like a _________ old fool. talkative: She's very happy, talkative, and outgoing. loquacious: Once a loquacious politician, he now makes rarely grants interviews and reads speeches from texts. chatty: The advisor was friendly and chatty. _________: Her normally _________ mother had little to say on the subject. voluble: Evelyn was very voluble on the rights of women. long-winded: He can be a long-winded bore.
garrulous
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noun a sudden change from a beautiful or important subject to a silly or very ordinary one, especially when this is not intended
bathos
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noun a disease that damages and kills plants His arrival cast a ______ on the wedding day. A broken leg ______ed her chances of winning the championship. [ U ] The city stopped urban ______ by rebuilding neighborhoods. Poverty and disease ______ed their lives.
blight
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noun the ability to bend easily into a new shape without breaking or cracking, or the degree to which a substance can do this: The plastic dolls have unusual __________. These mats have a __________ that allows them to be rolled and used as a funnel. Some people took advantage of his ________y. He has a happy mixture of __________ and perseverence in his nature.
pliability
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adjective friendly and pleasant: _________ company/surroundings We spent a relaxed evening with _________ friends. friendly: The pub has such a friendly atmosphere. _________: There are many _________ places to stop on your way through the Lake District. convivial: These seaside inns have a convivial atmosphere. warm: The hostess gave us a warm welcome. friendly: I like his sister - she's so friendly. nice: Her boyfriend is really nice. amiable: She was perfectly amiable. genial: Our genial host led us to our room. _________: He's very _________ and so quite likeable.
congenial
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noun a complaint to someone or about something: He didn't attempt any further ____________. Leila paid no real attention to my ____________s.
remonstrance
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noun the quality of being extremely eager or interested: He studied Indian history with _______. It seems I'm an ideal target for advertisers, and I am perplexed by the _______ with which they court me.
avidity
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pronoun used in writing for what or that: Wot? No food? It's him ___ won it.
wot