EWFT 1 Flashcards
abroad
to or in another country
syn : overseas; internationally
Louis Armstrong often traveled abroad.
Living abroad can be an educational experience.
abrupt
quick; without warning
syn : sudden
There was an abrupt change in the weather.
After the incident everyone left abruptly.
acceptable
allowable or satisfactory
syn : permissible
The idea was acceptable to everyone.
The registrar accepted more applicants than he should have.
acclaim
enthusiastic approval; applause
syn : praise
Leonardo DiCaprio has earned acclaim abroad as an actor.
Acclaimed authors often win Pulitzer Prizes.
adverse
displeasing, objectionable, or bad
syn : unfavorable
The game was cancelled by officials due to the adverse weather conditions.
His indecision adversely affected his job performance.
aspect
a part or characteristic of of something; an element
syn : facet
I would trust the professional’s advice in that aspect of economics.
There are many fascinating aspects to the complex procedure.
attractive
calling attention to; pleasing; creating interest; pretty
syn : appealing
The idea of working four, ten-hour work days was attractive to many employees.
The major attraction of the show was a speech by the president.
autonomous
by it self; with no association
syn : independent
Mexico became an autonomous state in 1817.
Although working closely with the government, all businesses function
autonomously.
chronic
always present; continual
syn : constant
The author’s chronic headache prevented her from finishing the chapter.
He is chronically late to class.
disapproval
the act of disagreeing; not giving approval
syn : objection
Their disapproval of the plan caused the experiment to be abandoned.
The students disapproved of the level of difficulty of the test.
disruptive
causing confusion and interruption
syn : disturbing
Frequent questions during lectures can be disruptive.
The storm caused a disruption in bus service.
haphazardly
having no order or pattern; by chance
syn : arbitrarily; carelessly
It was obvious that the house was built haphazardly.
Susan completed the assignment in a haphazard way.
intervention
taking action; be involved
syn : involvement
The tutor’s intervention helped him improve his grade.
Some world leaders decide to not intervene in the affairs of other nations.
persistent
countinus; refusing to give up; firm in action or decision
syn : constant
The attorney’s persistent questioning unsettled the witness.
Her persistence earned her a spot on the team.
postpone
to change to a later time; to delay
syn : reschedule
The referees decided to postpone the soccer match.
The postponement of the meeting upset the impatient club members.
