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