Lesson 9 Flashcards
accurate
adj. careful and exact
syn. precise
adv. accurately
n. accuracy
She was able to make accurate observations with the new telescope.
Experiments must be conducted with accuracy.
(acurado, exato)
acute
adj. having a sudden consequence or severe effect
syn. intense
adv. acutely
n. acuteness
The president was acutely aware of the fact that her decision would be unpopular.
He was suffering from an acute headache.
(agudo, grave, intenso)
classify
v. to place into groups according to type
adj. classified
syn. arrange
n. classification
Biologists classify life forms into many phylla.
The library’s catalog is a classification of books in the library.
(classificar)
currency
n. monetary unit; cash
syn. money
Most purchases in foreign countries must be made in the local currency.
The Japanese currency is gaining strength against the dollar.
(moeda corrente)
deep
adj. far below the surface; complete understanding
syn. thorough
adv. deeply
n. depth
v. deepen
Lake Baikal is the deepest lake in the world.
The depth of his understanding of math is remarkable.
(profundo)
dense
adj. closely packed or crowded; difficult to see through
syn. thick
adv. densely
n. density
The boating accident was caused by the dense fog.
Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated cities in the world.
(denso)
dim
adj. not bright or clear
syn. faint
adv. dimly
v. dim
n. dimness
The light was too dim for studying.
The stars dimly lit the evening sky.
(obscuro)
display
v. to show; reveal
syn. exhibit
n. display
The model displayed the details of the human hand.
The candidate’s display of anger was unfortunate.
(exibição, monitor)
exports
n. products sold abroad
syn. foreign sales
adj. exported
v. export
The United States’ imports now exceed its exports.
Exported goods are usually high in quality.
(exportar)
gigantic
adj. very large
syn. enormous
adv. gigantically
Reaching the moon was a gigantic step in space exploration for mankind.
New methods of farming offer gigantic advantages over the old methods.
(imenso, grande)
impressive
adj. causing admiration because of an object’s importance, size, or quality
syn. imposing
adv. impressively
v. impress
n. impression
Lincoln’s power of persuasion was impressive.
Everyone left with a good impression of the play.
(impressionante, notável)
install
v. to set up or create an office; to place in a fixed position
syn. establish
n. installation
n. installer
The software we needed was already installed on the computer.
Antonia was installed as president of the art club last week.
(instalar)
jargon
n. language specific to a profession or activity
syn. terminology
adj. jargony
The legal jargon in the contract was confusing.
Science fiction jargon used in television shows and movies often comes from real science.
(jargão, gíria)
lasting
adj. forever; without end
syn. enduring
v. last
Kennedy left a lasting impression on the people who heard his inaugural address.
The introduction of robots will have a lasting effect on industry.
(prolongado, duradouro)
straightforward
adj. easy to understand; simple; honest
syn. uncomplicated
adv. straightforwardly
n. straightforwardness
The assembly directions were straightforward.
His straightforward approach to his business dealings earned him respect.
(direto, objetivo)
