Power prep Plus Flashcards
Factor out (phrasal verb)
I believe that if the new sales were factored out, sales in retail stores was actually decreasing.
(not to consider something in calculations.)
Ensue (v.)
The problems that ensue from food and medical shortages.
follow - to result from something
Inchoate (adj.)
As the capitol riots displayed, an inchoate conspiracy can turn to a great offense on short notice.
Inchoate ideas of my masterpiece formed during my 20s.
(just starting to form - haven’t developed fully yet)
Inductive (adj.)
drawing conclusions based on observations and data.
Grumble (v.)
People grumble that there are not many opportunities.
she grumbles when she feels overworked.
(make complaining remarks under your breath)
Disorienting (adj.)
Light pollution can even have a disorienting effect on migratory birds.
When you arrive in daylight and you feel like it’s night it can be disorienting.
(making someone confused about where they are, where they are going and what is happening)
Ungracious (adj.)
After Anna’s kindness I do not want to seem ungracious.
churlish or rude - boorish - not elegant and gracious
Sift (v.)
غربال کردن - الک کردن
Protrude (v.)
The snake protruded its tongue and hissed loudly.
newborns can imitate certain facial expression such as a protruding tongue.
(stick out)
Neonatal (adj.)
Their newborn is still in the hospital’s neonatal unit.
of or or for babies that were born recently.
Borne out (adj.)
The rumor’s of the company’s financial distress was borne out by the quarterly results.
(confirmed)
Cement (v.)
Marriage has long been used by the elite to cement political or social bonds.
(make something stronger.)
Querulous (adj.)
He became increasingly dissatisfied and querulous in his old age.
(habitually complaining)
Cognizance (n.)
The lawyer asked the jury to take cognizance of the defendant’s generosity in giving to charity.
(be aware of something - to take notice and consider something while judging.)
Ecclesiastical (adj.)
Related to the Christian church or its clergy.
