EWFT 17 Flashcards
abysmal
very bad; awful; appalling
Her performance on the test was abysmaL
He made an abysmal attempt to lift the heavy couch.
agitate
to shake or move; to cause worry; disturb
The fact that she had not arrived by midnight agitated her parents.
He was known as a political agitator.
comply
to agree to follow a request or command; to adhere to specific standards; acquiesce
A well-trained dog will comply when told to sit.
Students must maintain a B average to remain in compliance with the
scholarship’s rules.
confidential
to be said or written in secret; secret
We were told that the information is strictly confidential
She confided to me that she had always wanted to be a movie star.
delighted
to be satisfied; very happy; elated
He was delighted with the results of the experiment.
It was a delightful afternoon.
discreetly
in a careful, polite manner; cautiously
The teacher discreetly told the parents about their child’s inappropriate
behavior.
You can count on me to be discreet.
documented
proven with written evidence; proven
He had documented proof that the bank had made an error.
The car’s documentation was in order.
endemic
native to or commonly found in a specific place; indigenous
Kiwi birds are endemic only to Australia.
The use of English is by no means endemic to English-speaking countries.
evoke
to call up or produce memories or feelings; to cause to remember; remind
Hearing her favorite song evoked fond memories of her high school
years.
Most sounds evoke hints of time and place.
gradually
slowly, but surely; steadily
The bay has gradually deteriorated over the years.
There has been a gradual change in the climate over the past decade.
impartial
showing no favoritism; being fair or just; objective
Teachers must be impartial judges of their students’ work.
Judges are known for their imparliality.
inordinate
a large amount or quantity; more than reasonable; excessive
The airlines had to cancel an inordinate number of flights due to the fog.
There was an inordinately large number of whales off the coast.
intentionally
with definite purpose and planning; deliberately
The machine was left on intentionally.
Her action was an indication of her good intentions.
intrinsic
being a primary part of something; inherent
A penny has little intrinsic value.
The forests of the Northwest are intrinsically rich in natural resources.
inundate
to flood; overwhelm
The radio stations were inundated with reports of a severe traffic accident.
The charity received an inundation of donations after the news story was published.
