Lesson 1 -10 Flashcards
Diverse
Various- varied
1-We had various problems on our trip, including a flat tire
discrete
clearly separate or different in shape or form
1-These small companies now have their own discrete identity.
discreet
1-It is a city of lights, but discreet in its illumination
adjacent
very near, next to, or touching
1-They lived in a house adjacent to the railroad.
Interact
to communicate with or react to
1-We are studying how these two chemicals interact
attain
to reach or succeed in getting something:
1-He has attained the highest grade in his music exams.
suffering
physical or mental pain that a person or animal is feeling
1-The war will cause widespread human suffering.
incompatible
not able to exist or work with another person or thing because of basic differences
Synonym
unsuited
Opposite
compatible
essential
necessary or needed
1-Government support will be essential if the project is to succeed
2-I think I understood the essential points of his argument
identical
exactly the same, or very similar
1-I have three identical blue suits
proportion
the number or amount of a group or part of something when compared to the whole
1-Children make up a large proportion of the world’s population
Portion
a part or share of something larger:
1-A large/major portion of the company’s profit goes straight back into new projects.
against
disagreeing with a plan or activity
1-Germany are playing against Brazil in the cup final tonight.
possession
the fact that you have or own something
1-The possession of large amounts of money does not ensure happiness.
consistent
consistent adjective (NOT CHANGING)
always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way
1-Her work is sometimes good, but the problem is she’s not consistent
Widespread
Syn: extensive
existing or happening in many places and/or among many people:
1-There are reports of widespread flooding in northern Louisiana.
prevalent
Syn: rife
existing very commonly or happening often:
1-These diseases are more prevalent among young children
induce
induce verb (PERSUADE)
to persuade someone to do something:
1-Nothing could induce me (= I definitely cannot be persuaded) to climb a mountain/ride a bike.
compile
to collect information from different places and arrange it in a book, report, or list
advocate
1-She advocates taking a more long-term view.
2-He advocates the return of capital punishment.
Maintain
to continue to have; to keep in existence, or not allow to become less
Relate
to find or show the connection between two or more things.
to tell a story or describe a series of events
comply
Synonym: follow
Confirm
confirm verb (MAKE CERTAIN)
1-Flights should be confirmed 48 hours before departure
Identify
to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what that person or thing is
1-Even the smallest baby can identify its mother by her voice.
Considerable
large or of noticeable importance
1-The fire caused considerable damage to the church.
Seek
to try to find or get something, especially something that is not a physical object
1-seek refuge/ asylum/ shelter
2- seek revange
Fluctuate
to change, especially continuously and between one level or thing and another
1-Vegetable prices fluctuate according to the season.
2-Her wages fluctuate between $150 and $200 a week.
Inherent
existing as a natural or basic part of something
1-There are dangers/risks inherent in almost every sport
2- I have an inherent distrust of lawyers.
Inevitable
certain to happen and unable to be avoided or prevented
1-The accident was the inevitable consequence/result/outcome of carelessness.
Commitment
a promise or firm decision to do something
1-Players need to make a commitment to play for a full season.
2-Can you give a commitment that the money will be made available?
proceed
to continue as planned
1-His lawyers have decided not to proceed with the case.
2-Preparations for the festival are now proceeding smoothly
Recede
implement
to start using a plan or system
1-The changes to the national health system will be implemented next year
Prescribe
(of a doctor) to say what medical treatment someone should have
1-The drug is often prescribed for ulcers.
[ + two objects ] I’ve been prescribed painkillers
trait
a particular characteristic that can produce a particular type of behavior
1-His sense of humor is one of his better traits.
expound
to give a detailed explanation of something
1-He’s always expounding on what’s wrong with the world.
2-She uses her newspaper column to expound her views on environmental issues.
Compensate
to pay someone money in exchange for something that has been lost or damaged or for some problem
1-Victims of the crash will be compensated for their injuries
Comprise
to have things or people as parts or members; to consist of
1-The course comprises a class book, a practice book, and a CD
Intend
to have as a plan or purpose:
[ + to infinitive ] We intend to go to Australia next year.
Somehow I offended him, which wasn’t what I’d intended
Perceive
to come to an opinion about something, or have a belief about something:
1-How do the French perceive the British?
2-Women’s magazines are often perceived to be superficial
Decent
socially acceptable or good
1-Everyone should be entitled to a decent wage/standard of living.
2-I thought he was a decent person.
Potent
very powerful, forceful, or effective:
Surprise remains the terrorists’ most potent weapon.
The Berlin Wall was a potent symbol of the Cold War.
This is a very potent drug and can have unpleasant side-effects.
Synonym
powerful (CONTROL)
Endeavor
to try to do something:
Engineers are endeavoring to locate the source of the problem.
Marginal
very small in amount or effect:
The report suggests that there has only been a marginal improvement in women’s pay over the past few years.
