Lesson 3 Flashcards
alter
v. to change or make different
syn. modify
v. altered
n. alteration
adj. alterable
adv. alterably
Will the storm alter its course and miss the coast?
Gloria hasn’t altered her plans to return to school.
(alterar, mudar)
analyze
v. to study something carefully; to separate into parts for study
syn. examine
v. analyzed
n. analysis
Analysis of the substance confirms the presence of nitrogen.
Scientists must analyze problems throughly.
(analisar, examinar)
ancient
adj. something from a long time ago; very old
syn. old
Archaeologists analyze ancient civilizations.
Dave found an ancient Roman coin.
annoying
adj. a slight bother; disturbing to a person
syn. bothersome
n. annoyance
v. annoy
adv. annoyingly
Mosquitos can be an annoying part of a vacation at the beach. She annoyed her parents by coming home late.
(desagradável, irritante, incômodo)
anticipate
v. to think about or prepare for something ahead of time
syn. predict
adj. anticipatory
n. anticipation
No one can anticipate the results of the games.
They planned their vacation with anticipation.
(antecipar)
ascertain
v. to discover; find out
syn. determine
adj. ascertainable
adv. ascertainably
n. ascertainment
I tried to ascertain if he was telling the truth.
The jury made a decision based on its ascertainment of the facts.
(apurar, determinar)
conform
v. to follow established rules or patterns of behavior
syn. adapt
n. conformity
n. conformist
You must conform to the rules or leave the club.
She has always been a conformist.
(conformar, adaptar)
enrich
v. to make rich; to make something of greater value
syn. enhance
n. enrichment
adj. enriching
The fine arts enrich our lives.
The discovery of oil was an enrichment for the country.
(enriquecer)
intensify
v. to make stronger in feeling or quality
syn. heighten
n. intensity
adj. intense
adj. intensive
adv. intensely
adv. intensively
The importance of the test will sometimes intensify the nervousness of the students.
The chess match was played with great intensity.
(intensificar, reforçar)
intolerable
adj. difficult or painful to experience; not able to accept different ways of thought or behavior
syn. unbearable
n. intolerance
adv. intolerably
adv. intolerantly
adj. intolerant
Any opposition to the rules is intolerable.
His boss was intolerant of his tardiness.
(intolerável)
ongoing
adj. continuing
syn. current
The tutoring project is an ongoing program of the school. Maintaining roads is an ongoing job.
(em curso)
potential
n. an ability, happening, or opportunity that has not occurred or been developed
syn. possibility
adj. potential
adv. potentially
The medical students have shown great potential to become doctors.
Small space heaters are a potential fire hazard.
(potencial)
propose
v. to suggest or plan to do something
syn. suggest
n. proposal
n. proposition
adj. proposed
The governor is going to propose new taxes.
Her proposal was well accepted.
(propor, pedir)
restore
v. to give back or bring back something; to return to the original condition
syn. revitalize
n. restoration
adj. restored
He restored my confidence in him.
It is a beautiful restoration of the old table.
(restaurar)
staple
n. a fundamental element or principal part of something
syn. essential (n.)
Milk, bread, and eggs are staples of most American grocery stores.
The main staple of Asian diets is rice.
(básico)
