Lesson 14 Flashcards
Master
1
Q
Ample
A
More than enough
Syn: sufficient
Ex: there is ample evidence for the crime
2
Q
Arduous
A
Requiring hardwork
Syn: demanding, fastidious
Ex: we climbed at an arduous pace
3
Q
Arid
A
Being of little rain or water
Syn: dry
4
Q
Avert
A
To stop from occurring
Syn: prevent
Ex: I closed the window to avert the wind from entering.
5
Q
Defy
A
to challenge
Syn: resist
6
Q
Diligent
A
Done with hard work; with attention to details
Syn: conscientious
Ex: perfect score in math requires great dilligence.
7
Q
Enact
A
To pass a law
Syn: legislate
8
Q
Feign
A
To pretend
Syn: simulate
9
Q
Fertile
A
Able to produce much
Syn: rich
10
Q
Indiscriminate
A
Not chosen carefully
Syn: arbitrary
11
Q
Selective
A
Carefully chosen
Syn: discriminating
12
Q
Adv: Spacious ( space )
A
Having a lot of room
Syn: expansive
13
Q
Withstand
A
To persist
Syn: survive
