Dec7

Question 1

accelerate
n. Acceleration
n. Excelerator

Answer 1

v. to go faster
syn. hasten

The action of molecules accelerates when they are heated.
The poor condition of the motor made acceleration difficult.

Question 2

crush
adj. Crushing
n. Crush

Answer 2

v. To press together so as to completely distort the shape or nature of the object
syn. Grind

The machine crushes corn to produce cornmeal.
Passage of the legislation was a crushing blow to the president’s program.

Question 3

cultivate
adj. Cultivated
n. Cultivation

Answer 3

v. To plant and raise a crop; to encourage growth of a relationship or friendship
syn. Grow

The professionals had common interests that allowed them to cultivate a working relationship with each other.
The cultivation of diverse crops in pre-Colombian America is well documented.

Question 4

derive

Answer 4

v. To come from or find something from its starting point
syn. obtain

The English word “descendent“ is derived from the Latin word “decadere.“
He derives great joy from growing vegetables in his backyard.

Question 5

dictate
adj. dictatorial
n. dictator

Answer 5

v. to state demands with the power to enforce
syn. Impose

The workers were not in a position to dictate demands to management.
His boss resembled a dictator.

Question 6

distinguish
adj. Distinguishable
adj. Distinguished
adj. Distinguishing

Answer 6

v. To hear, see, or recognize differences
syn. Discriminate

Some people cannot distinguish color well.
Anteater are distinguished by their long noses.

Question 7

docile
adv. Docilely
n. Docility

Answer 7

adj. Easy to control or train
syn. manageable

The moose is typically a very docile animal.
Many rebellious young people see docility as a business.

Question 8

Engender

Answer 8

v. To cause something new to exist; to create
syn. Produce

The politician’s charisma engendered enthusiasm.
Economic conditions in the 1950s engendered an era of industrial growth.

Question 9

engross
n. Engrossment
adj. Engrossing

Answer 9

v. To become completely occupied or involved in an activity
syn. Engage

The teacher’s lecture engrossed the entire class.
O. Henry’s short stories engross readers all the way to their surprise endings.

Question 10

flaw
adj. flawed

Answer 10

n. a small sign of damage that makes an item imperfect
syn. defect

There is a flaw in his theory.
They noticed that the contract was flawed.

Question 11

harvest
adj. Harvested
v. Harvest

Answer 11

n. The act of collecting a crap; the crops gathered
syn. Gather

The United States had a comparatively good grain harvest this year.
They were able to harvest the crop from the rain.

Question 12

Mammoth
n. Mammoth

Answer 12

adj. Very large
syn. Enormous

The successful entrepreneur is now known as a mammoth in the computer world.
The physics teacher required the students to purchase a mammoth textbook.

Question 13

mirror
n. Mirror

Answer 13

v. to show, as in a mirror
syn. Reflect

The results of the study mirror public opinion.
The strength of the economy is mirrored in the standard of living of the people.

Question 14

negotiate
n. Negotiation
n. Negotiator

Answer 14

v. to find a middle ground, come to an agreement
syn. Bargain

He negotiated with his teacher for an extension on the project.
The negotiations brought about an end to the conflict.

Question 15

obtain
adj. Obtainable

Answer 15

v. to gain or secure something
syn. gain

The university obtained a new particle Excelerator.
The painting by Whistler was not obtainable.

Question 16

particle

Answer 16

n. a very small piece of something
syn. fragment

Particles of the skin destroy electronic instruments.
Small particles of matter hold the keys to understanding the Origen of life.

Question 17

transport
adj. transportable
adj. transported
n. transportation

Answer 17

v. to move from one place to another
syn. carry

Flying is not always the fastest way to transport passengers to their destination.
The transportation expenses of products increase the final cost of the item.