EWFT 3 Flashcards
alter
to change or make different; modify
Will the storm alter its course and miss the coast?
Gloria hasn’t altered her plans to return to school.
analyze
to study something carefully; to separate into parts for study; examine
Scientists must analyze problems thoroughly.
Analysis of the substance confirms the presence of nitrogen.
ancient
something from a long time ago; very old
Archaeologists analyze ancient civilizations.
Dave found an ancient Roman coin.
annoying
a slight bother; disturbing to a person; bothersome
Mosquitoes can be an annoying part of a vacation at the beach.
She annoyed her parents by coming home late.
anticipate
to think about or prepare for something
ahead of time; predict
No one can anticipate the results of the games.
They planned their vacation with anticipation.
ascertain
to discover; find out; determine
I tried to ascertain if he was telling the truth.
The jury made a decision based on its ascertainment of the facts.
benign
doing no harm or damage; gentle; harmless
He has a warm, benign smile that makes everyone comfortable.
The mold on the plants proved to be benign.
conform
to follow established rules or patterns of
behavior;adapt
You must conform to the rules or leave the club.
She has always been a conformist.
enrich
to make rich; to make something of greater value; enhance
The fine arts enrich our lives.
The discovery of oil was an enrichment for the country.
intensify
to make stronger in feeling or quality; heighten
The importance of the test will sometimes intensify the nervousness of the students.
The chess match was played with great intensity.
intolerable
difficult or painful to experience; not able to accept different ways of thought or behavior; unbearable
Any opposition to the rules is intolerable.
His boss was intolerant of his tardiness.
ongoing
continuing; current
The tutoring project is an ongoing program of the school.
Maintaining roads is an ongoing job.
potential
an ability, happening, or opportunity that has not occurred or been developed; possibility
The medical students have shown great potential to become doctors.
Small space heaters are a potential fire hazard.
propose
to suggest or plan to do something; suggest
The governor is going to propose new taxes.
Her proposal was well accepted.
restore
to give back or bring back something; to return to the original condition; revitalize
He restored my confidence in him.
It is a beautiful restoration of the old table.
