Set3 PracticeA Flashcards
drastically
severely, significantly
Global warming has drastically reduced the extent of sea ice.
navigable
passable, traversable
The river is navigable during the summer.
vessel
ship, boat
The vessel set sail for the Arctic.
viable
feasible, workable
This plan is viable for our project.
shaved
trimmed, reduced
The new route shaved four days off the travel time.
jurisdiction
authority, control
The case falls under the jurisdiction of the local court.
cartographer
mapmaker, surveyor
The cartographer drew a detailed map of the region.
archipelago
group of islands, isles
The archipelago is known for its beautiful scenery.
precedents
examples, models
The ruling set important legal precedents.
compliance
adherence, conformity
The company is in compliance with safety regulations.
obligation
duty, responsibility
He felt an obligation to help his family.
bolster
support, strengthen
The policy will bolster economic growth.
sovereignty
autonomy, independence
The nation fought for its sovereignty.
ratification
approval, confirmation
The treaty awaits ratification by the government.
balking
hesitating, refusing
The horse kept balking at the fence.
allegedly
reportedly, supposedly
He was allegedly involved in the incident.
persists
continues, endures
The issue persists despite several attempts to resolve it.
infrastructure
framework, system
The city’s infrastructure supports millions of residents.
municipal
local, city
The municipal government issued new regulations.
sprawling
expanding, extending
The sprawling city covered miles of land.
incorporate
include, integrate
The chef decided to incorporate fresh herbs into the dish to enhance its flavor.
