Lesson 19 Flashcards
antiquated
adj. too old to be presently useful; outmoded
syn. old-fashioned
n. antique
This antiquated machinery breaks down too frequently. Their home is filled with antique furniture.
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coherent
adj. well reasoned; ideas that are clearly presented
* sticking together as a group syn. logical
adv. coherently
v. cohere
n. coherence
adj. cohesive•
n. cohesion•
It was a well-balanced, coherent presentation.
There was a cohesive feeling among the new workers.
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evolve
v. to grow; to go through a period of change
syn. develop
n. evolution
The management team’s idea evolved over a period of two years.
The country’s hopes for a rapid evolution of its economy depend on approval of free trade agreements.
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fabricate
v. to make up, usually with an intent to fool or trick; to lie
syn. invent
adj. fabricated
n. fabrication
The executive fabricated the story about the merger.
His alibi is the weakest fabrication I have ever heard.
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generic
adj. relating to a whole group or category of things
syn. general
adv. generically
“Bird” is the generic term used to describe animals with feathers.
Universities provide students with the generic skills needed to compete in the workplace.
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investigation
n. a careful examination in order to determine facts
syn. probe
adj. investigative
v. investigate
n. investigator
The comprehensive investigation of the bank revealed no illegal activity.
Some members of the Senate wanted to appoint a special investigator.
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normally
adv. commonly; usually
syn. typically
adj. normal
v. normalize
n. normalization
n. norm
It is normally quite cold this time of the year.
The new treaty led to a normalization of relations between the two
countries.
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notion
n. an idea, belief, or opinion
syn. concept
She has the notion that she wants to become an architect.
Some outlandish notions about the origin of the solar system have been disproved.
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novel
adj. something unusual, uncommon; new
syn. original
The physicist had some novel ideas about traveling at the speed of light.
The novel suggestions were implemented.
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nurture
v. to support and encourage the development of something
syn. cultivate
adj. nurturing
n. nurture
The owner of the vineyard carefully nurtures the grapevines in order to produce the best grapes.
That school is well-known for having a nurturing learning environment.
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opposition
n. the state of acting against; not being in agreement
syn. resistance
adj. opposed
v. oppose
The students voiced their opposition to the rise in tuition. The government opposed price controls.
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relate
v. to tell; to show a connection between two things
syn. communicate
aqj. related
n. relation
n. relationship
Although they did not agree with the plan, they did not relate their opposition to it.
What is the relationship between supply and demand?
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suspect
v. to think that something is true, but having no proof
syn. speculate
adj. suspected
n. suspicion
n. suspect
He suspected that the substance was not present in the compound.
I have a suspicion that he will want to participate in the investigation.
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transform
v. to change in form or appearance
syn. alter
n. transformation
n. transformer
The leader’s policies transformed the country in many positive ways.
The student’s transformation from a “D” student to a “B” student was remarkable.
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trigger
v. to initiate, cause or start
syn. generate
adj. triggered
The possibility of being in the path of a hurricane triggered fear in the residents of coastal areas.
The town hall meeting triggered a lively debate about the need for increased taxes.
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