Lesson 16 Flashcards
conscientious
adj. showing serious purpose; one who works carefully and with enthusiasm
syn. meticulous
adv. conscientiously
She is a conscientious representative of the student body.
They approached the task conscientiously.
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convey
v. to make something known to others; to communicate
syn. communicate
The manager of the store conveyed his displeasure directly to the workers.
He was able to convey his message to the audience with ease.
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encompass
v. to surround completely; to envelop
syn. include
Her plan of study encompasses every aspect of computer science.
The course encompasses all the literature of the nineteenth century.
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expansion
n. the act of making larger
syn. growth
adj. expandable
v. expand
n. expansion
Expansion occurs when matter is heated.
The laboratory is expanding its capacity to produce computer chips.
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heighten
v. to cause to become greater
syn. intensify
adj. heightened
n. height
A very successful interview can heighten a candidate’s chances to get a job.
The public was in a heightened state of nervousness as the hurricane approached.
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highlight
v. to emphasize the part of a greater whole
syn. emphasize
n. highlight
The owner’s manual highlights the basic functions of the camera.
The fmal goal was the highlight of the game.
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inadvertently
adv. by accident; without paying attention; unexpectedly
syn. carelessly
adj. inadvertent
The reporters had inadvertently failed to include the name of one of the dignitaries.
His inadvertent calculation caused him to derive the wrong answer.
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inevitable
adj. something that cannot be prevented from happening
syn. unavoidable
adv. inevitably
n. inevitability
When two weather systems meet, unsettled weather conditions are inevitable.
The inevitability of the outcome made the challenge less exciting.
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infancy
n. in the beginning stages of development
syn. beginning
adj. infantile
n. infant
The new theory is in its infancy and will be thoroughly tested by
its critics.
The author’s infantile writing style appeals to young readers.
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mimic
v. to copy an action
syn. imitate
n. mimicker
The comedian mimicked the president’s gestures.
Parrots mimic the speech that they hear in their surroundings.
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paramount
adj. to be of highest importance
syn. foremost
adv. paramountly
n. paramountcy
The club’s paramount goal is to raise awareness of the importance of community service.
Being quiet is of paramount importance while watching a movie at the theater.
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proficient
adj. to be skilled or experienced in something
syn. competent
adv. proficiently
n. proficiency
The exam will test the students proficiency in the Portuguese language.
Highly proficient athletes earn the privilege of competing in the Olympics.
retrieve
v. to find and bring back
syn. recover
adj. retrieved
n. retrieval
Will Detroit retrieve its status as the car manufacturing center of
the world?
This computerized information retrieval system is the most up-to-date system available.
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systematically
adv. done according to a plan
syn. methodically
acy. systematic
n. system
The plan was developed systematically by a team of experts.
Systematic changes in foreign policy have been proposed.
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unlikely
adj. not probable
syn. doubtful
Rain is unlikely to occur during the dry season.
It is unlikely that he will want to attend the conference.
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