Lesson 25 Flashcards
briefly
adv. short, usually in time
syn. concisely
adj. brief
n. brevity
The visiting professor spoke briefly at the faculty meeting.
Solar eclipses are briefmoments when the Earth and Moon cross the Sun’s fixed position in the solar system.
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circulate
v. to cause to move along a fixed path; move freely
syn. distribute
adj. circulatory
n. circulation
The news of the president’s visit circulated quickly throughout the city.
A dollar bill remains in circulation for approximately one and a half years.
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consistently
adv. without changing; keeping the same principles, ideas, or quality
syn. dependably
adj. consistent
v. consist
n. consistency
The temperature must be maintained consistently at 75° centigrade.
The policy of the government concerning unemployment has been consistent.
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exhibit
v. to show or demonstrate
syn. display
n. exhibit
n. exhibition
n. exhibitor
The compound exhibits the qualities of an acid.
It was the best exhibition of talent that I have ever seen.
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found
v. to establish; start up; *a philanthropic organization
syn. establish
n. foundation•
n. founder
The wealthy woman founded a hospital in her hometown.
The foundation maintained a number of philanthropic activities.
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improperly
adv. not following established rules; not desirable
syn. inappropriately
adj. improper
n. impropriety
The disappointing outcome was a result of an improperly prepared petri dish.
There was an impropriety with the way the funds were spent.
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impulsively
adv. acting without thinking
syn. capriciously
adj. impulsive
n. impulse
n. impulsiveness
She reacted impulsively to the loud noise.
Many shoppers buy items on impulse.
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infrequently
adj. almost never
syn. rarely
adj. infrequent
n. infrequency
Tornadoes occur infrequently in the eastern part of the United States.
Deserts are characterized by their infrequent rainfall.
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isolated
adj. to keep separated from others
syn. secluded
v. isolate
n. isolation
The failure of the communications system left the towns isolated.
The doctors were unable to isolate the cause of the epidemic.
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overtly
adv. in a way clearly seen; not done secretly
syn. openly
adj. overt
He overtly disregarded the regulations.
Her overt attempt to take control of the discussion failed.
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profoundly
adv. in a deep way; showing deep knowledge of a subject
syn. significantly
adj. profound
n. profundity
Everyone was profoundly impressed by the news reports.
The Nobel Prize is a profound recognition of outstanding achievement.
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sharply
adv. showing sensitivity or quick thinking; showing a quick change in direction
syn. quickly
adj. sharp
v. sharpen
n. sharpness
Car prices rose sharply over the past year.
There was a sharp change in the humidity after the storm.
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situated
adj. being found in a certain place a current condition
syn. located
n. situation
v. situate
The resort town of Cancun is situated in the northern part of the Yucatan peninsula.
They found themselves in a very difficult situation.
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subsequently
adv. following; coming after something
syn. afterward
adj. subsequent
The public applauded the president’s actions and subsequently his ratings in the polls improved.
This report, and all subsequent reports, must be written in the appropriate style.
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unmistakable
adj. clearly able to be determined
syn. indisputable
adj. unmistakably
The markings of the insect provided for an unmistakable identification of the species.
It is unmistakably clear that the report must be finished by noon.
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