EWFT 13 Flashcards
accolade
an award or distinction; honor
She received many accolades during her academic career.
A Nobel Prize is just one of his many accolades.
crucial
of great importance; extremely necessary; critical
Favorable weather is crucial to a good harvest.
Having all the information necessary to make a good decision is
crucially important.
elude
to escape in a tricky way; evade
The criminal has eluded the police for months.
Success has been elusive for the team.
evident
easy to see, usually because of some proof; apparent
It is evident that you are not feeling well.
All the evidence points to the presence of hydrogen.
exhaust
to use completely; to expend all energy; very thorough; deplete
They exhausted their energy in ten minutes.
The exhaustive report was acclaimed by everyone.
extensive
large in area or number
*to offer; to make longer
The extensive snowfall caused problems throughout the city.
The professor extended a warm welcome to the new student.
face
to be in the presence of and oppose; confront
The mountain climbersfaced grave danger on the cliff.
He finds it difficult to face his problems.
facet
element or component; aspect
The proposal had many beneficial facets.
It was a multifaceted problem that challenged the entire student body.
idol
a person or image that is loyally admired
or respected; hero
The Beatles, a famous singing group of the 1960s, were the idols of
many teenage girls.
Sports fans often idolize famous athletes.
inaccessible
something that cannot be reached or
communicated with; remote
The summit of the mountain was inaccessible.
The dignitary’s inaccessibility frustrated the reporter.
oblivious
to be unaware of or forgetful; ignorant
The students were oblivious to the fact that the test would cover the entire chapter.
The coastal inhabitants were oblivious to the dangers of the approaching hurricane.
obviously
in a clear, easy-to-understand way; evidently
It had obviously rained.
It was obvious that he had not practiced his oral report.
offensive
causing anger; rude; being unpleasant; insulting
Rotten eggs emit an offensive odor.
Her offensive remarks angered the entire audience.
predictably
in a way that foretells future events; expectedly
She predictably forgot to do her assignment.
The government’s predictions were accurate.
suitable
appropriate; correct; convenient; appropriate
Her dress was not suitable for the occasion.
The agreement suits all the members of the negotiating team.
