EWFT 11 Flashcards
amenity
something that makes life easier or more enjoyable; convenience
She missed all the amenities of home when she went camping.
One expects many amenities at a five-star hotel.
disperse
to cause to move in many different directions; circulate
the high winds and rain dispersed the crowd
after the hurricane, dispersed, belongings cluttered the street
element
a part of the whole
*enviroment; component
her persence added an element of humor to the group
hard work and persevarance are the; basic elements of success
elementary
simple in structure, easy to do; primary
The solution to the problem was actually quite elementary.
You must take Elementary Physics before you can enroll in the
advanced course.
eliminate
to remove, free oneself of something; delete
Mistakes must be eliminated before you hand in a term paper.
The elimination of the runner from the race was decided by the judge.
emerge
to come into view, or existence; appear
It took an hour for the newborn chick to emerge from its egg.
The sun emerged from the thick rain clouds, giving hope that the game would be played.
emphasize
to show that something is especially important or exceptional; highlight
The professor emphasized certain aspects of the historical period.
When asked if they would like to leave class early, the students answered with an emphatic “yes.”
encircle
to make a circle around; surround
The players encircled their coach after winning the big game.
The encircled celebrity actually became afraid of her fans.
erratic
no regular pattern in thinking or movement; changeable without reason; inconsistent
The artist’s paintings have an erratic quality, some being excellent, and others mediocre
The unstable chemical reacted erratically.
exaggerate
to make something more than what it is; overstate
The federal government exaggerated the success of its programs.
To say that his business is successful would be a slight exaggeration.
integral
to be an essential or basic part of something; vital
Knowledge of spelling is an integral part of writing in any language.
A film’s music is integral to drawing the viewers into the story.
justify
to show to be right or reasonable;
to support; defend
The young boy could not justify his rude behavior.
There was no justification for the criminal’s attack.
mortify
to embarrass; humiliate
He was mortified upon forgetting his lines during the play.
She mortified her son by showing Alice his. baby pictures.
overbearing
persistently overconfident or controlling
The old woman’s overbearing demeanor did not make her
approachable.
The teacher tried his best to not be overbearing when speaking to his students.
precipitate
to speed up the occurrence or development of something; hasten
Romeo and Juliet’s relationship precipitated a violent conflict.
Trade with other cultures was the main precipitant for the advent of the Renaissance.
