Lesson 26 Flashcards
chaotic
adj. being in complete disorder and confusion
n. chaos
syn. disorganized
The traffic in Seoul is often chaotic.
There was complete chaos when the world champions arrived at the airport.
controversial
adv. controversially
n. controversy
adj. causing disagreement or argument
syn. divisive
The governor made a controversial decision to raise taxes.
The controversy was caused by the proposal to build an airport in
the area.
exemplify
adj. exemplary
v. to give an example
syn. symbolize
The recent downturn in the housing industry exemplifies the poor economic conditions.
Her exemplary academic achievement is representative of most
students at this institution.
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.
gratifying
adv. gratefully
adj. grateful
V. gratify
n. gratification
n. gratefulness
adj. giving pleasure or a feeling of
accomplishment; showing thanks
syn. satisfying
Studying abroad can be a very gratifying experience.
She was grateful for all the work he had done for her.
interpret
n. interpreter
n. interpretation
n. interpreting
u. to understand the meaning of something
syn. clarify
The ambiguous speech was very difficult to interpret.
Their interpretation of the story generated some interesting discussion.
launch
n. launch
n. launching
v. to cause something to begin
syn. initiate
The company launched a new program to attract more clients.
The launching of the first Soviet Sputnik created concern among
the American public.
legitimate
adv. legitimately
n. legitimacy
adj. reasonable; lawful
syn. authentic
The engineer had a legitimate reason for changing the design of
the building.
The legitimacy of the theory has yet to be determined.
lethargy
adj. lethargic
adv. lethargically
n. a lack of energy or commitment; lazy;
indifferent
syn. sluggishness
The hippopotamus basking in the sun displayed almost total lethargy.
When it is time to do homework assignments, many students become
lethargic.
particular
adv. particularly*
adj. a certain way or thing; unusual; hard to
please;
*especially
syn. specific
The speaker has a particular way of persuading his audience.
That group of workers is particularly difficult to satisfy.
radiant
adv. radiantly
n. radiance
n. radiation
n. radiator
adj. sending out in all directions, especially
heat or light
syn. bright
The actor’s radiant smile captivated the audience.
The radiance of the fire prevented the firefighters from entering
the house.
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.
span
n. span
v. the length of time or distance from one
limit to the other; to cross
syn. cover
The old man’s life spanned two centuries.
The span of the bridge is three miles.
spontaneous
adv. spontaneously
n. spontaneity
adj. unplanned; uncontrolled
syn. instinctive
The spontaneous combustion inside the cylinder creates the power of the motor.
The crowd reacted spontaneously to the danger.
stream
v. stream
n. a natural flow of something; a pouring out
syn. river
There was a constant stream of information coming from the White House.
Water streamed from the dam as workers attempted to make the repairs.
