Lesson 22 Flashcards
account
n. a report of an event; money kept in a bank; a statement of something used or received, usually a financial report
syn. story
adj. accountable
v. account
n. accounting
n. accountant
His account of the incident varied from that of the other witnesses.
We need an accounting of all the money that was spent.
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archaic
adj. very old; old-fashioned; no longer used
syn. ancient
These archaic methods of farming must be brought up-to-date.
His speech was full of archaic expressions.
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bring about
ph. v. to cause something to happen
syn. generate
The invention of the cell phone brought about an end to the popularity of traditional telephones.
The newly elected president of the club promised to bring about positive changes.
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enlighten
v. to give information or understanding to someone
syn. instruct
n. enlightenment
adj. enlightened
Books often enlighten readers to different ways of thinking.
The speaker enlightened the audience on how to succeed in college.
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hasten
v. to cause to go faster; move forward more quickly
syn. accelerate
adj. hastily
adj. hasty
n. hastiness
After notifying the driver’s family of the accident, the officer hastened to add that their son had not been hurt.
You should not make important decisions hastily.
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hue
n. color
syn. color
The hue of the sunset was beautiful.
The hue of the room gave it a warm feeling.
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inactive
adj. not moving; not involved
syn. idle
n. inaction
n. inactivity
The virus remains inactive for a long period of time.
Her inaction has caused her to miss many opportunities to advance her career.
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intricate
aqj. having many parts; finely detailed
syn. complex
adv. intricately
n. intricacy
The intricate design of the vase made it a valuable piece for her
collection.
I cannot begin to understand all of the intricacies of modem automobile motors.
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magnitude
n. of great size or importance *to increase
syn. dimension
adv. magnificently
adj. magnificent
v. magnify
n. magnification
The magnitude of shock waves determines the damage that occurs during an earthquake.
The invention of the telephone was a magngkent achievement for mankind.
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oblige
v. to have to do something
syn. require
adv. obligingly
adj. obliging
adj. obligatory
n. obligation
She obliged her friend to choose a new lab partner.
Payment of the student activity fee was obligatory.
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overlook
v. to ignore or neglect
syn. disregard
adj. overlooked
Scientists must not overlook any aspect of experimental procedure.
The overlooked error raised his score on the test.
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poll
n. questionnaire; a vote of public opinion
syn. survey
n. polling
n. pollster
The poll indicated that conservation of the environment was the number one issue with college students.
The pollster asked the questions in a nonpartisan manner.
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practical
adj. convenient or effective
syn. functional
adv. practically
adj. practicable
n. practicality
Her ambitious plan was not very practical.
Space travel to distant planets is not practicable at this time.
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predominant
adj. the most noticeable or powerful element
syn. principal
adv. predominantly
n. predominate
n. predominance
The predominant export of the Middle East is petroleum.
Many cities in the Southwest are predominantly Hispanic.
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prompt
v. to cause something to happen; do quickly; be on time
syn. induce
adv. promptly
n. promptness
His emotional plea prompted the director to give him a second chance.
Promptness is an important factor in many societies.
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