EWFT 11 Flashcards

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amenity

A

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.

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disperse

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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

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element

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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

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elementary

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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.

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eliminate

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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.

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emerge

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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.

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emphasize

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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.”

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encircle

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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.

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erratic

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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.

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exaggerate

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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.

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integral

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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.

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justify

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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.

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mortify

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to embarrass; humiliate

He was mortified upon forgetting his lines during the play.

She mortified her son by showing Alice his. baby pictures.

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overbearing

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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.

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precipitate

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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.

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prevalent

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existing widely or commonly; commonplace

Comfortable trade winds are prevalent in the Caribbean islands.

There is a prevalence of disease where poor sanitation conditions exist.

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release

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to allow to come out; to give freedom; free

A new movie was just released.

The release of the Supreme Court’s decision was expected today.