EWFT 10 Flashcards
distinct
clearly noticed; different; definite
There was a distinct aroma of coffee in the restaurant.
The two theories are distinctly different from each other.
dominant
primary or principal; having or exercising control over something; major
The dominant life forms of the Paleozoic era lived in the water.
The skyscraper dominated the skyline.
dormant
not growing or producing; asleep; inactive
The volcano had been dormant for hundreds of years before the
eruption last month.
The seniors live in the new dormitory
drab
lacking color; uninteresting, boring; colorless
Their clothing was quite drab.
The drabness of the desert made driving less interesting.
dramatic
something that captures the imagination; exciting; emotional
The dramatic fmish to the game left us speechless.
The hurricane dramatically changed the coastline.
eclectic
to select or represent something chosen from many sources or places; di verse
He has an eclectic taste in music, from hard to classical
The eclectic group of students came from fifteen different count
elaborate
something with a large number of parts; full of details; complex
an elaborate head dress indicated rank within the Aztec community
His elaboration of the issue was quite thorough
exceptional
unusual in a positive way; phenomenal
The orchestra’s performance was exceptional.
The North Star is exceptionally bright.
genuine
honest or true; real; authentic
She was genuinely concerned about world hunger.
This is a genuine artifact from the American Civil War.
hazardous
very risky, unsafe; dangerous
Handling flammable liquids is hazardous.
There are many hazards involved with starting a business.
minuscule
of little consequence; very small; tiny
The sale of the building had a minuscule effect on the profits of the
Some leaves are covered with minute hairs.
prime
to make ready;
(as adj) *first in importance or in time; prepare
The directors primed the actors before the performance.
Mozart passed away in the prime of his life.
rudimentary
simple; not complex; basic
He has a rudimentary knowledge of computers.
The rudiments of grammar are taught in all English classes.
skeptical
to question the trnthfulness of information presented as fact; to not trust; to not trust; unconvinced
The professor was skeptical about the theories of climate change.
To answer his skeptics, the scientist presented proof of his conclusions at the conference.
stoic
showing no emotion; appearing disinterested; indifferent
His stoic reaction to the event surprised his friends.
His stoicism was unusual, since he is normally an emotional boy.
