Lesson 10 Flashcards
distinct
adj. clearly noticed; different
syn. definite
adv. distinctly
adj. distinctive
n. distinction
There was a distinct aroma of coffee in the restaurant.
The two theories are distinctly different from each other.
(distinto, diferente)
dominant
adj. primary or principal; having or exercising control over something
syn. major
adv. dominantly
v. dominate
n. domination
The dominant life forms of the Paleozoic era lived in the water.
The skyscraper dominated the skyline.
(dominante, predominante)
dormant
adj. not growing or producing; asleep
syn. inactive
n. dormitory
The volcano had been dormant for hundreds of years before the eruption last month.
The seniors live in the new dormitory.
(dormente, inativo)
drab
adj. lacking color; uninteresting, boring
syn. colorless
adv. drably
n. drabness
Their clothing was quite drab.
The drabness of the desert made driving less interesting.
(pardo, sem cor, sem graça)
dramatic
adj. something that captures the imagination; exciting
syn. emotional
The dramatic finish to the game left us speechless.
The hurricane dramatically changed the coastline.
(dramático, significativo)
eclectic
adj. to select or represent something chosen from many sources or places syn. diverse
adv. eclectically
He has an eclectic taste in music, from hard rock to classical.
The eclectic group of students came from fifteen different countries.
(eclético, diversificado)
elaborate
adj. something with a large number of parts; full of details
syn. complex
An elaborate head dress indicated rank within the Aztec community.
His elaboration of the issue was quite thorough.
(elaborado, detalhado)
exceptional
adj. unusual in a positive way
syn. phenomenal
adv. exceptionally
The orchestra’s performance was exceptional.
The North Star is exceptionally bright.
(excepcional, único)
genuine
adj. honest or true; real
syn. authentic
adv. genuinely
n. genuineness
She was genuinely concerned about world hunger.
This is a genuine artifact from the American Civil War.
(genuíno, verdadeiro)
hazardous
adj. very risky, unsafe
syn. dangerous
adv. hazardously
n. hazard
Handling flammable liquids is hazardous.
There are many hazards involved with starting a business.
(perigoso, arriscado)
minuscule
adj. of little consequence; very small
syn. tiny
adj. minute
n. minutia
The sale of the building had a minuscule effect on the profits of the corporation.
Some leaves are covered with minute hairs.
(minúsculo, mínimo)
prime
v. to make ready; *first in importance or in time
syn. prepare
adj. primed
adj. prime
n. prime
The directors primed the actors before the performance.
Mozart passed away in the prime of his life.
(primeiro, principal)
rudimentary
adj. simple; not complex
syn. basic
n. rudiment
He has a rudimentary knowledge of computers.
The rudiments of grammar are taught in all English classes.
(rudimentar)
skeptical
adj. to question the truthfulness of information presented as fact; to not trust
syn. unconvinced
adv. skeptically
n. skeptic
The professor was skeptical about the theories of climate change.
To answer his skeptics, the scientist presented proof of his conclusions at the conference.
(cético)
stoic
adj. showing no emotion; appearing disinterested
syn. indifferent
adv. stoically
n. stoicism
His stoicism was unusual, since he is normally an emotional boy.
His stoic reaction to the event surprised his friends.
(indiferente)
