chap8 Flashcards
Absolutely
Totally, completely, entirely
Advocate
Recommend, advise, support
Ample
Plentiful, abundant, bountiful
Anonymous
Unnamed, incognito, nameless
Assault
Attack, invasion; assail, strike, raid
Barrier
Barricade, bar, obstacle, difficulty
Breed
Bear, rear, bring up; species, type
Collide
Clash, crash, conflict
Comprehensive
Broad, extensive, complete
Consistent
Unchanging, constant, coherent
Consort
Associate, fraternize, go around with
Curious
Interested, inquisitive, unusual
Depressed
Low-spirited, sad, gloomy
Diminish
Decrease, belittle, dwindle, decline
Discernible
Noticeable, apparent, perceptible
Economical
Thrifty, frugal
Edition
Version, copy, impression
Essence
Fundamental nature, core, concentrate, extract
Exert
Use, apply, endeavor
Extinction
Dying out, abolition, destruction
Extraordinary
Unusual, exceptional, amazing
Extremely
Awfully, exceedingly, immensely
Frequency
Prevalence, commonness, regularity
Haul
Drag, draw, pull; gain, distance to travel
Illusion
Fantasy, misconception, delusion
Inborn
Innate, congenital, hereditary
Inhabitant
Dweller, citizen, denizen
Inspiration
Influence, exaltation, revelation
Jolt
Jerk, bump, blow; surprise, upset
Loathe
Hate, abhor, abominate, detest
Manifest
Obvious, apparent, clear
Meticulous
Thorough, exact, fastidious
Nominate
Name, appoint, assign
Observe
Watch, keep an eye on, witness; abide by
Obsolete
Antiquated, archaic, extinct
Patron
Supporter, backer, benefactor
Penetrate
Pierce, grasp, comprehend
Primitive
Earliest, primeval, primordial
Probe
Examine, explore, go into; examination
Ratify
Approve, affirm, authorize
Reap
Collect, obtain, acquire, derive
Relate
Connect, associate, be relevant to, describe
Retard
Slow down, arrest, check
Revelation
Disclosure, exhibition, expose
seethe
Be furious, boil, fume
Segregate
Set apart, discriminate, against, dissociate
Standpoint
Point of view, position, perspective
Staple
Principal, basic, fundamental
Succession
Series, sequence
Textile
Cloth, fabric, stuff