Lesson 26 Flashcards
chaotic
adj. being in complete disorder and confusion
syn. disorganized
n. chaos
The traffic in Seoul is often chaotic.
There was complete chaos when the world champions arrived at the airport.
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controversial
adj. causing disagreement or argument
syn. divisive
adv. controversially
n. controversy
The governor made a controversial decision to raise taxes.
The controversy was caused by the proposal to build an airport in the area.
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exemplify
v. to give an example
syn. symbolize
adj. exemplary
The recent downturn in the housing industry exemplifies the poor economic conditions.
Her exemplary academic achievement is representative of most students at this institution.
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factor in
ph. v. to account for something while making a decision or analysis
syn. consider
The family had to factor in the price of gasoline as they planned their
road trip.
The architect did not factor in the required distance from the sidewalk in his design.
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gratifying
adj. giving pleasure or a feeling of accomplishment; showing thanks
syn. satisfying
adv. gratefully
adj. grateful
v. gratify
n. gratification
n. gratefulness
Studying abroad can be a very gratifying experience.
She was grateful for all the work he had done for her.
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interpret
u. to understand the meaning of something
syn. clarify
n. interpreter
n. interpretation
n. interpreting
The ambiguous speech was very difficult to interpret.
Their interpretation of the story generated some interesting discussion.
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launch
v. to cause something to begin
syn. initiate
n. launch
n. launching
The company launched a new program to attract more clients.
The launching of the first Soviet Sputnik created concern among the American public.
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legitimate
adj. reasonable; lawful
syn. authentic
adv. legitimately
n. legitimacy
The engineer had a legitimate reason for changing the design of the building.
The legitimacy of the theory has yet to be determined.
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lethargy
n. a lack of energy or commitment; lazy; indifferent
syn. sluggishness
adj. lethargic
adv. lethargically
The hippopotamus basking in the sun displayed almost total lethargy.
When it is time to do homework assignments, many students become lethargic.
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particular
adj. a certain way or thing; unusual; hard to please; especially
syn. specific
adv. particularly
The speaker has a particular way of persuading his audience.
That group of workers is particularly difficult to satisfy.
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radiant
adj. sending out in all directions, especially heat or light
syn. bright
adv. radiantly
n. radiance
n. radiation
n. radiator
The actor’s radiant smile captivated the audience.
The radiance of the fire prevented the firefighters from entering the house.
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ridge
n. the top of a mountain range; a raised part of any surface
syn. crest
A bald eagle stood on the ridge of the tall office building.
The mountain ridge was heavily forested.
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span
v. the length of time or distance from one limit to the other; to cross
syn. cover
n. span
The old man’s life spanned two centuries.
The span of the bridge is three miles.
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spontaneous
aqj. unplanned; uncontrolled
syn. instinctive
adv. spontaneously
n. spontaneity
The spontaneous combustion inside the cylinder creates the power of the motor.
The crowd reacted spontaneously to the danger.
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stream
n. a natural flow of something; a pouring out
syn. river
v. stream
There was a constant stream of information coming from the White House.
Water streamed from the dam as workers attempted to make the repairs.
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