Lesson 18 Flashcards
absurd
adj. clearly false; without reason
syn. ridiculous
adv. absurdly
n. absurdity
Confidentially, I think his suggestion is absurd.
They are absurdly irrational about the issue.
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allocation
n. a share; a part set aside for a special purpose; an assignment of portions
syn. distribution
adj. allocated
v. allocate
His allocation of materials was gradually used up.
Allocating office space in the building was a difficult task.
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come across
v. to find or discover, usually by chance or mistake
syn. encounter
The woman came across the old love letters while looking through
photos of her youth.
The professor came across the article while searching the Internet.
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culminate
v. to finish; to reach a climax or the highest point
syn. conclude
n. culmination
adj. culminating
The rock song culminated in a loud guitar solo.
After four years of diligent study, the student’s hard work culminated in several offers of full scholarships for college.
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demeanor
n. someone’s outward appearance or behavior
syn. conduct (n.)
The old woman had a pleasant demeanor.
The dog was huge, but its friendly demeanor eased my fears.
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exert
v. to put into use; to put forth an effort
syn. apply
n. exertion
He had to exert all of his strength to move the heavy box.
Your body will be better prepared for physical exertinn if you exercise daily.
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fallacious
adj. having errors
adv. fallaciously
syn. incorrect
n. fallacy
Her fallacious argument could not be defended.
It is a fallacy to think that money will bring you happiness.
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feasible
adj. able to be done
syn. possible
adv. feasibly
n. feasibility
It is afeasible design for the high-rise building.
Before they begin the project, a study must be done of its feasibility.
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lack
n. a need for; an insufficient amount
syn. shortage
adj. lacking
v. lack
There was an inordinate lack of rain last fall.
The mathematician was lacking in communication skills.
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limber
adj. to be stretched; easily shaped
syn. flexible
The dancer has a limber body.
She was able to make the limber movements that are required of gymnasts.
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means
n. ways
syn. methods
He was told to finish the job by any means available to him.
The most convenient means of communicating with someone is by phone.
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narrow
adj. small from one side to the other; limited
syn. thin
adv. narrowly
n. narrowness
The canal was extremely narrow.
The driver narrowly escaped injury when his car ran off the road.
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preconception
n. an opinion formed in advance without experience or knowledge of something
syn. bias
adj. preconceived
v. preconceive
It is difficult to overcome preconceptions if we are not open to new ideas.
His preconceived notions about Los Angeles disappeared after he visited the city.
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robust
adj. showing good health; in good shape
syn. energetic
adv. robustly
n. robustness
The robust economy is expected to continue growing quickly.
The new product is selling robustly.
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steady
adj. firm; in a fixed position; without change; reliable; dependable
syn. constant
adv. steadily
v. steady
n. steadiness
Steady growth is projected for companies involved in genetic engineering.
The secretary has steadily earned respect for her work.
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