Lesson 23 Flashcards
analogous
n. analogy
adj. alike in some way
syn. similar to
The action of light waves is analogous to the action of sound waves.
The analogy between the behavior of the bacteria in the lab and in the
human body is not clear.
approximately
adj. approximate
v. approximate
n. approximation
adv. almost correct; not exact
syn. around
There are approximately 500 billion galaxies in the universe.
The results of this study approximate those of a previous study.
compel
adv. compellingly
adj. compelling
v. to make something happen by necessity
or force
syn. obliged
The representatives were compelled to vote in favor of the legislation
despite their personal opposition to it.
The lawyer’s plea was made in a compelling manner.
compile
n. compilation
v. to collect
syn. assemble
The film club asked each of its members to compile a list of his or her
favorite movies.
The book is a compilation of Shakespeare’s plays.
formidable
adv. formidably
adj. difficult; causing worry or fear
syn. overwhelming
Their formidable opponents gave no sign of weakness.
The man’s voice echoed formidably throughout the hallway.
intrusive
adv. intrusively
v. intrude
n. intrusion
n. intruder
adj. the state of being inside when not desired to be there by others
syn. annoying
The intrusive bacteria caused his condition to worsen.
The intrusion of the hazardous gas made it difficult to live in the house.
periodic
adj. periodical
adv. periodically
adj. occurring at specific, determined periods
of time
syn. regularly
Periodic payments must be made on home loans.
Some people need periodic doses of medicine.
prone
adj. likely to do something
syn. inclined to
Most liquids are prone to contract when frozen.
She is prone to study hard the night before her tests.
prophetic
adv. prophetically
v. prophesy
n. prophecy
n. prophet
adj. correctly telling about future events
syn. predictive
His prophetic powers were investigated by a team of psychologists.
The brilliant student fulfilled his teacher’s prophecy that he would be a successful doctor.
proportions
adv. proportionally
adj. proportional
adj. proportionate
adv. proportionately
n. the relationship of size or importance when
compared to another object or person
syn. dimensions
The goal of establishing a space station will take a team effort of major
proportions.
The pilot’s salary is proportional to that of pilots of other airlines.
readily
adj. ready
v. ready
n. readiness
adv. willingly; easily
syn. freely
The workers readily complained about the food in the cafeteria.
Her readiness to cooperate was an important factor in the investigation.
reliably
adj. reliable
adj. reliant
v. rely
n. reliability
n. reliance
adv. in a trusted way
syn. dependably
An appliance must perform its task reliably to be popular with consumers.
Satellite photos show the smallest details with great reliability.
reluctantly
adj. reluctant
n. reluctance
adj. unwillingly
syn. hesitatingly
Although not completely satisfied with the contract, the officials
reluctwitly agreed to sign it.
The electrician was reluctant to estimate the cost of the repair work.
renown
n. fame
adj. renowned
syn. prominence
This school is of great renown.
The renowned conductor made a guest appearance at the concert.
revive
n. revival
adj. revived
v. to restore to life or bring back into memory
syn. renew
The students revived the old tradition of having a homecoming dance.
Old plays are sometimes revived by applying modem interpretations to
their content.
