Lesson 2 Flashcards
Advent
Arrival
-the coming or appearance of something
With the advent of the computers, many tasks have been made easier.
The newspapers announced the advent of the concert season.
Agile
Nimble
-able to move in a quick and easy way
Deer are very agile animal.
She moved agilely across the stage.
Albeit
Although
His trip was succesful, albeit tiring.
Albeit difficult at times, speaking another language is rewarding.
Appealing
Alluring
Adj. Attractive or interesting
Working abroad is appealing to many people.
Through his speeches, the candidate appealed to the voters.
Celebrated
Renowned
Adj. Acclaimed, well-known and popular
The celebrated pianist will be giving a concert taşa weekend.
San francisco is celebrated for its multicultural Makeup.
Circumvent
Evade
V.to go around, avoid
The hacker attempted to circumvent the computer’s security system.
Circumvention of the freshman math requirement is possible.
Contemporary
Current
Contemporary architecture makes very good use of space.
Cervantes was a contemporary of Shakespeare.
Distribute
Dispense
The distribution of seeds is very quick with this new machine.
Encourage
Stimulate
V. To promote, help or support
The government cut taxes in order to encourage spending.
Vigorous
Energetic
Sam hasn’t been as vigorous as he usually is.
Frail
Fragile
Adj. Weak in health or in body
The frail wings of the newborn bird could not lift it off the ground.
One of the frailties of human beings is laziness.
Heyday
Pinnacle
N. A high point of success or abundance
Many settlers became rich during the heyday of the California gold rush of the 1800s.
We are living in the heyday of digital communications.
Refine
Perfect
V. To make pure, to improve
Factories must refine oil before it can be used as fuel.
A squirt of lime juice is the perfect refinement to cola.
Worthwhile
Rewarding
Adj. Value in doing something
It was worthwhile waiting ten hours in line for the tickets.
It’s worthwhile to prepare for the toefl.
