Mid Level Day 2 Flashcards
Pressurized
Definition: to keep the atmospheric pressure inside at normal levels in spite of high altitude
Synonym: compressed
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Sentence: It is important for the cabins of airplanes to remain pressurized at all times.
Phenomenon
Definition: facts, events, or circumstances that can be observed and that are typically unusual
Synonym: rarity, anomaly
Antonym: normality, regularity
Sentence: The tornado was a rare phenomenon for that region.
Gradation
Definition: a small difference that can be seen between two parts in something that changes gradually
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Sentence: Her artwork is characterized by subtle gradations in color.
Scrunch
Definition: to crunch or crush
Synonym: rumple, crumple
Antonym: smooth, flatten
Sentence: The scrunched up paper could hardly be read.
Transparency
Definition: quality of being able to see completely through
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Sentence: The transparency of the windows made the room bright.
Antiquity
Definition: great age
Synonym: antique, relic
Antonym: modernity, newness
Sentence: The machine was an item of great antiquity.
Intolerable
Definition: too much to be endured
Synonym: unacceptable, impossible
Antonym: tolerable, acceptable
Sentence: The sound of the garbage truck outside her window at 5 AM was intolerable.
Apathy
Definition: lack of interest
Synonym: indifference, disinterest
Antonym: enthusiasm, interest
Sentence: He felt apathy in regards to doing well in school.
Intricacy
Definition: complicated in nature or condition
Synonym: complexity, elaborateness
Antonym: simplicity
Sentence: The intricacy of the delicate embroidery was beautiful
Opine
Definition: holding or expressing opinions
Synonym: conceive, think
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Sentence: I could opine for hours on contemporary politics, but my views are too controversial.
Crotchety
Definition: full of odd notions
Synonym: cantankerous, grouchy
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Sentence: The crotchety man irritated everyone with his opinions.
Odometer
Definition: device for measuring distance traveled by a vehicle
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Sentence: The new car had a digital odometer.
Adversity
Definition: condition of being faced with unfavorable circumstances
Synonym: difficulty, misfortune
Antonym: fortune. luck
Sentence: She never gave up, even though she was faced with great adversitv.
Infiltration
Definition: to secretly enter or join in order to get information or do harm
Synonym: invasion, intrusion
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Sentence: The Vietcong excelled at infiltration of the civilian population.
dissipation
Definition: the act of slowly disappearing or becoming less
Synonym: dissolution
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Sentence: There has been a steady dissipation of the rainforest over the
years.
Perverse
Definition: morally bad
Synonym: corrupt, immoral
Antonym: innocent, pure
Sentence: He was perverse in his concept of right and wrong.
Theoretical
Definition: planned or worked out in the mind, not from experience
Synonym: hypothetical, abstract
Antonym: concrete, objective
Sentence: Some sciences are very theoretical in nature.
Rejuvenate
Definition: to make young or vigorous again
Synonym: revivify, refresh
Antonym: damage, deplete
Sentence: He felt rejuvenated by the presence of his grandchildren.
Ejaculate
Definition: say suddenly and briefly
Synonym: exclaim, proclaim
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Sentence: She ejaculated an answer to the teacher’s question without thought.
Fetching
Definition: attractive, charming
Synonym: enchanting, captivating
Antonym: repulsive, unattractive
Sentence: She looked quite fetching in her prom dress.
Sagacious
Definition: wise in a practical way
Synonym: astute, judicious
Antonym: careless, foolish
Sentence: He always went to her when he had problems so he could hear her sagacious advice.
Prohibitive
Definition: enough to prevent something
Synonym: restrictive, limiting
Antonym: unlimited, unrestricted
Sentence: As much as I would enjoy it, I find traveling overseas is often cost prohibitive.
Delicatessen
Definition: store that sells foods such as meat, cheese, and sandwiches
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Sentence: The men walked to the delicatessen for lunch.
Oblivious
Definition: not mindful
Synonym: forgetful, inattentive
Antonym: attentive, aware
Sentence: She is often oblivious to her surroundings.
flimsy
Definition: lacking material strength
Synonym: feeble, rickety Antonym:
Sentence: She decided not to walk over the bridge because it looked somewhat flimsy.
Unisex
Definition: suitable for use by either gender
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Sentence: The garment was unisex.
Surveillance
Definition: watch kept over a person
Synonym: observation, scrutiny
Antonym: carelessness, ignorance
Sentence: Several security guards kept surveillance over the important diplomat.
Polychrome
Definition: having many various colors
Synonym: multicolored, mottled
Antonym: solid, monochromatic
Sentence: The paint on the car was polychrome.
Tyrannical
Definition: of a person who uses power cruelly or unjustly
Synonym: oppressive, despotic
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Sentence: The king’s tyrannical reign came to an end when he was assassinated.
Gorge
Definition: stuff with food
Synonym: gobble, devour
Antonym: nibble
Sentence: The mother warned her child not to gorge too much on cal.
