EWFT 16 Flashcards
conscientious
showing serious purpose; one who works carefully and with enthusiasm; meticulous
She is a conscientious reprensentive of the student body
They approached the task conscientiously.
convey
to make something known to others; to communicate; communicate
The manager of the store conveyed his displeasure directly to the
workers.
He was able to convey his message to the audience with ease.
encompass
to surround completely; to envelop; include
Her plan of study encompasses every aspect of computer science.
The course encompasses all the literature of the nineteenth century.
expansion
the act of making larger; growth
Expansion occurs when matter is heated.
The laboratory is expanding its capacity to produce computer chips.
heighten
to cause to become greater; intensify
A very successful interview can heighten a candidate’s chances to
get a job.
The public was in a heightened state of nervousness as the hunicane approached.
highlight
to emphasize the part of a greater whole; emphasize
The owner’s manual highlights the basic functions of the camera.
The final goal was the highlight of the game.
inadvertently
by accident; without paying attention; unexpectedly; carelessly
The reporters had inadvertently failed to include the name of one of the dignitaries.
His inadvertent calculation caused him to derive the wrong answer.
inevitable
something that cannot be prevented from happening; unavoidable
When two weather systems meet, unpredictable weather conditions are inevitable.
The inevitability of the outcome made the challenge less exciting.
infancy
in the beginning stages of development; beginning
The new theory is in its infW1Cy and will be thoroughly tested by its critics.
The author’s infantile writing style appeals to young readers.
mimic
to copy an action; imitate
The comedian mimicked the president’s gestures.
Parrots mimic the speech that they hear in their surroundings.
paramount
to be of highest importance; foremost
The club’s paramount goal is to raise awareness of the importance of
community service.
Being quiet is of paramount importance while watching a movie at the theater.
proficient
`to be skilled or experienced in something; competent
The exam will test the students’ proficiency in the Portuguese language.
Highly proficient athletes earn the privilege of competing in the Olympics.
retrieve
to find and bring back; recover
Will Detroit retrieve its status as the car manufacturing center of
the world?
This computerized information retrieval system is the most up-to-date system available.
systematically
done according to a plan; methodically
The plan was developed systematically by a team of experts.
Systematic changes in foreign policy have been proposed.
unlikely
not probable; doubtful
Rain is wilikely to occur durtng the dry season.
It is wilikely that he will want to attend the conference.
