Lesson 3 Flashcards

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alter

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v. to change or make different

syn. modify

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2
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analyze

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v. to study something carefully: to separate into parts for study
syn. examine

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3
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ancient

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adj. something from a long time ago : very old

syn. old

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4
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annoying

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adj. a slight bother: distribution to a person

syn. bothersome

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5
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anticipate

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v. to think about or prepare for something ahead of time

syn. predict

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6
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ascertain

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v. to discover: find out

syn. determine

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7
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benign

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adj. doing no harm or damage: gentle

syn. harmless

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8
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conform

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v. to follow established rules or patterns of behavior

syn. adapt

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9
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enrich

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v. to make rich: to make something of greater value

syn. enchance

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10
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intensify

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v. to make stronger in feeling or quality

syn. heighten

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11
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intolerable

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adj. difficult or painful to experience:

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