EWFT 5 Flashcards
baffle
to confuse to a point at which no progress can be made; puzzle
The causes of many harmful diseases have baffled doctors for centuries.
That was a baffling question.
bear
to produce, to carry; to show; to endure; yield
This orchard bears many fine harvests of apples.
Although stock prices declined, losses have been bearable for most
investors.
blur
to make something difficult to see; cloud
The rain blurred everyone’s view of the valley.
The whole accident is just a blur in my mind.
brilliant
intensely bright or colorful; intelligent; radiant
Einstein was a brilliant thinker.
She brilliantly produced a solution to the problem.
caution
to alert someone of danger, warn someone to take care or pay attention to something; warn
The officer cautioned the motorist to slow down.
They entered into negotiations cautiously.
enhance
to increase in a positive way, such as in
value, power, or beauty; strengthen
Passing the exam should enhance your chances of being admitted to
college.
The computer enhanced our productivity.
facilitate
to make easier: to ease the progress of; assist
His careful planning facilitated the completion of the project.
Good teaching strategiesJacil.itate student learning.
incessant
nonstop, continual, or never-ending; constant
The woman’s incessant talking disturbed everyone watching the
movie.
The dogs’ incessant barking kept the whole neighborhood up all night.
in conjunction with
in addition to, alongside; along with
Exercise, in coryunction with a nourishing diet, contributes to a healthy lifestyle.
The architects planned the building in conjunction with the engineers.
intrigue
to interest greatly; fascinate
He was intrigued by the acclaim that he received.
The intriguing question baffled historians.
obstruct
to prevent movement, progress, or success; block
Just after the storm, downed trees obstructed many roads in the community.
A huge building obstructed the ocean view from the apartment.
persuade
to change a belief or behavior by argument or reason; convince
They couldn’t persuade their critics to see their point of view.
John presented a persuasive argument for his salary increase.
recompense
a repayment or reward for a deed; compensation
The knight received gold as recompense for saving the kingdom.
His boss assured him that he’d be recompensed for his extra efforts.
shed
to throw off naturally; to give out; discard
In order to grow, crabs must shed their shells.
The experiments shed no new information on the cause of the disease.
unique
to be the only one of a kind; special; rare
He was presented with a unique opportunity to attend the conference.
His style of writing is uniquely his own.
