Lesson 17 Flashcards
agitate
n. agitation
n. agitator
v. to shake or move; to cause worry
syn. disturb
The fact that she had not arrived by midnight agitated her parents.
He was known as a political agitator.
comply
adj. compliant
n. compliance
v. to agree to follow a request or command;
to adhere to specific standards
syn. acquiesce
A well-trained dog will comply when told to sit.
Students must maintain a B average to remain in compliance with the scholarship’s rules.
confidential
v. confide
adj. confidential
adv. confidentially
n. confidant
adj. to be said or written in secret
syn. secret
We were told that the information is strictly confidential.
She confided to me that she had always wanted to be a movie star.
delighted
adj. delightfully
adj. delightful
n. delight
adj. to be satisfied; very happy
syn. elated
He was delighted with the results of the experiment.
It was a delightful afternoon.
discreetly
adv. in a careful, polite manner
adj. discreet
syn. cautiously
The teacher discreetly told the parents about their child’s inappropriate behavior.
You can count on me to be discreet.
documented
adj. documentary
v. document
n. documentation
adj. proven with written evidence
syn. proven
He had documented proof that the bank had made an error.
The car’s documentation was in order.
evoke
v. to call up or produce memories or feelings;
to cause to remember
syn. remind
Hearing her favorite song evoked fond memories of her high school years.
Most sounds evoke hints of time and place.
gradually
adj. gradual
adv. slowly, but surely
syn. steadily
The bay has gradually deteriorated over the years.
There has been a gradual change in the climate over the past decade.
impartial
n. impartiality
adj. showing no favoritism; being fair or just
syn. objective
Teachers must be impartial judges of their students’ work.
Judges are known for their impartiality.
inordinate
adv. inordinately
adj. a large amount or quantity; more than
reasonable
syn. excessive
The airlines had to cancel an inordinate number of flights due to the fog.
There was an inordinately large number of whales off the coast.
instantly
adj. instantaneous
adj. instant
adv. happening immediately; in a short period
of time
n. instant
syn. immediately
The computer finished the job instantly.
It happened in an instant.
intentionally
adj. intentional
n. intention
n. intent
adv. with definite purpose and planning
syn. deliberately
The machine was left on intentionally.
Her action was an indication of her good intentions.
intrinsic
adj. being a primary part of something
adv. intrinsically
syn. inherent
A penny has little intrinsic value.
The forests of the Northwest are intrinsically rich in natural resources.
inundate
n. inundation
v. to flood
syn. overwhelm
The radio stations were inundated with reports of a severe traffic accident,
The foundation experienced an inundation of requests for money.
mindset
n. an established attitude or mood
syn. mentality
A person is more likely to succeed if he or she approaches projects with a positive mindset.
The political mindset is different in every region of the country.
