Lesson 17 Flashcards

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1
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Agitate

A

To shake or move; to cause worry
Syn: disturb
Ex: the fact that she was late agitated her parents

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2
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Comply

A

Go follow specific standards

Syn: acquiesce

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3
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Delighted

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To be satisfied; very happy

Syn; elated

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4
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Discreetly

A

In a careful, polite manner.
Syn: cautiously
Ex: u should hold lab equipments discreetly

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5
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Documented

A

Proven with written evidence

Syn: Proven

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6
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Evoke

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To cause to remember

Syn: remind

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7
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Gradually

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Slowly, but surely

Syn: steadily

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8
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Impartial

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Showing no favourism; being fair

Syn: objective

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9
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Inordinate

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A large amount
Syn: excessive
Ex: There was an inordinately large number of whales off the coast

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10
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Instantly

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Happening immediately

Syn: immediately

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11
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Intentionaly

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With a definite purpose

Syn: deliberately

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12
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Intrinsic

A

Being a primary part of something

Syn: inherent

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13
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Inundate

A

To flood

Syn: overwhelm

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14
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Nominal

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Very small
Syn: moderate
Ex: The office building was sold at nominal price

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15
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Presumably

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Reported, but not confirmed

Syn: supposedly

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