Lesson 22 Flashcards
account
adj. accountable
v. account
n. accounting
n. accountant
n. a report of an event; money kept in a bank;
a statement of something used or received,
usually a financial report
syn. story
His account of the incident varied from that of the other witnesses.
We need an accounting of all the money that was spent.
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.
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.
enlighten
n. enlightenment
adj. enlightened
v. to give information or understanding to
someone
syn. instruct
Books often enlighten readers to different ways of thinking.
The speaker enlightened the audience on how to succeed in college.
hasten
adj. hastily
adj. hasty
v. to cause to go faster; move forward more
quickly
n. hastiness
syn. accelerate
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.
hue
n. color
syn. color
The hue of the sunset was beautiful.
The hue of the room gave it a warm feeling.
inactive
n. inaction
n. inactivity
adj. not moving; not involved
syn. idle
The virus remains inactive for a long period of time.
Her inaction has caused her to miss many opportunities to advance her
career.
intricate
adv. intricately
n. intricacy
adj. having many parts; finely detailed
syn. complex
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.
magnitude
adv. magnificently
aqj. magnificent
v. magnify•
n. magnification•
n. of great size or importance
* to increase
syn. dimension
The magnitude of shock waves determines the damage that occurs
during an earthquake.
The invention of the telephone was a magnificent achievement for
mankind.
oblige
adv. obligingly
adj. obliging
adj. obligatory
n. obligation
v. to have to do something
syn. require
She obliged her friend to choose a new lab partner.
Payment of the student activity fee was obligatory.
overlook
adj. overlooked
v. to ignore or neglect
syn. disregard
Scientists must not overlook any aspect of experimental procedure.
The overlooked error raised his score on the test.
poll
n. polling
n. pollster
n. questionnaire; a vote of public opinion
syn. survey
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.
practical
adv. practically
adj. practicable
n. practicality
adj. convenient or effective
syn. functional
Her ambitious plan was n�t very practicaL
Space travel to distant planets is not practicable at this time.
predominant
adv. predominantly
n. predominate
n. predominance
adj. the most noticeable or powerful element
syn. principal
The predominant export of the Middle East is petroleum.
Many cities in the Southwest are predominantly Hispanic.
prompt
adv. promptly
v. to cause something to happen; do quickly;
be on time
n. promptness
syn. induce
His emotional plea prompted the director to give him a second chance.
Promptness is an important factor in many societies.
