TOEFL

Question 1

avert

(ə-ˈvərt)

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v. to prevent (something bad) from happening

He sped up and averted an accident.

syn. prevent, forestall, obviate

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debilitating

(di-ˈbi-lə-ˌtāt)

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v. to make (someone or something) weak

The virus debilitates the body’s immune system.

syn. weakening, weaken, devitalize, enervate

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erratic

(i-ˈra-tik)

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adj. acting, moving, or changing in ways that are not expected

So far your effort to land a summer job has been very erratic.

syn. inconsistent, aimless, arbitrary, desultory

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curtail

(kər-ˈtāl)

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v. to reduce or limit (something)

The new laws are an effort to curtail illegal drug use.

syn. abbreviate, abridge, shorten

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v. to get (a response, information, etc.) from someone

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elicit

(i-ˈli-sət)

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adj. likely to do something ; appropriate

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apt

(apt)

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formidable

(fȯr-mə-də-bəl)

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adj. very difficult to deal with

The mountains were a formidable barrier.

syn. overwhelming, alarming, dire,dread

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fallacy

(fa-lə-sē)

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n. a wrong belief

The fallacy of their ideas about medicine soon became apparent.

syn. delusion, error, falsehood

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v. to grow or develop quickly

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burgeon

(bər-jən)

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adj. belonging to the essential nature of a thing

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intrinsic

(in-ˈtrin-zik)

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dignitary

(dig-nə-ˌter-ē)

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n. a person who has a high rank

The dinner was attended by many foreign dignitaries.

syn. celebrity

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adj. to perform, to pass a law

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enact

(i-ˈnakt)

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incessant

(in-ˈse-sənt)

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adj. continuing without stopping

The incessant noise from an outside repair crew was a real distraction during the test.

syn. ceaseless, continual, non-stop

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v. to make (someone) do something by using force

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coerce

(kō-ˈərs)

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adj. able to bend, fold, or twist easily

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pliable

(plī-ə-bəl)

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adj. very strong

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potent

(pō-tənt)

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n. a clever or funny remark

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witticism

(wi-tə-ˌsi-zəm)

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dignitary

(dig-nə-ˌter-ē)

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n. a person who has a high rank or an important position

The dinner was attended by many foreign dignitaries.

syn.

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adj. attracting attention

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conspicuously

(kən-ˈspi-kyə-wəs)

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n. calm, quietness

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tranquility

(tran-ˈkwi-lə-tē)

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adj. not bright or clear

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dim

(dim)

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notion

(nō-shən)

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n. an idea or opinion

He has some pretty strange notions.

syn. concept, sundries

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incessant

(in-ˈse-sənt)

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adj. continuing without stopping : not stopping

incessant noise from an outside repair crew was a real distraction during the test>

syn. constant, ceaseless, continual, continued

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capricious

(kə-ˈpri-shəs)

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adj. changing often and quickly

The court ruled that the punishment was arbitrary and capricious.

syn. fickle, changeful, volatile, unpredictable

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**engross** (in-ˈgrōs)

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v. to hold the complete interest or attention of (someone) A mystery story that will _engross_ readers all the way to the surprise ending. syn. absorb, bemuse, busy, enthrall

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n. the relationship that exists between the size, number, or amount of two things

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**proportions** (prə-ˈpȯr-shən)

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**gratifying**

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adj. giving pleasure or satisfaction It was a _gratifying_ victory. syn. delectable, agreeable, blessed, dulcet, felicitous

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n. a slow and gradual movement or change from one place

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**drift** (drift)

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adj. very strange or unusual

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**outlandish** (au̇t-ˈlan-dish)

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**embellish** (im-ˈbe-lish)

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v. to decorate (something) by adding special details He _embellished_ his speech with a few quotations. syn. color, elaborate, exaggerate, hyperbolize

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**deed** (dēd)

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n. something that is done : an act or action They taught their children to be kind and to do good _deeds_. syn. feat, exploit, number

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**foster** (fȯs-tər)

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b. to promote growth or development Would you consider _fostering_ a child? syn. stimulate, advance, cultivate, encourage

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**slender** | (slen-dər)

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adj. thin especially in an attractive or graceful way She has a _slender_ figure. syn. skinny, narrow, slim, fine, hairline

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adj. of or relating to heaven

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**celestial** (sə-ˈles-chəl)

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**parallel** (per-ə-ˌlel)

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adj. very similar and often happening at the same time These two sentences are _parallel_ in structure. syn. similar, akin, analogous, comparable

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**persevere** (pər-sə-ˈvir)

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v. to continue doing something or trying to do something even though it is difficult She _persevered_ in her studies and graduated near the top of her class. syn. endure, carry on

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adj. successful, well-known and respected

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**eminent** (e-mə-nənt)

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adj. not usual or normal

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**peculiar** (pi-ˈkyül-yər)

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v. to be a very good example of

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**exemplify** (ig-ˈzem-plə-ˌfī)

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**nominal** (nä-mə-nəl)

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adj. very small in amount They charge a _nominal_ fee for the service. syn. moderate, formal, paper

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**compel** (kəm-ˈpel)

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v. to force (someone) to do something We took steps to _compel_ their cooperation. syn. obliged, coerce, force, constrain

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adj. very difficult to deal with

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**formidable** (fȯr-mə-də-bəl)

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n. great fame and respect H

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**renown** (ri-ˈnau̇n)

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conceivably

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adv. feasibly, believably We could _conceivably_ finish the project next week. syn. possibly, perhaps, maybe

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n. a report of an event

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**account** (ə-ˈkau̇nt)

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**diligent** (di-lə-jənt)

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adj. characterized by steady, earnest, and energetic effort A student who has been unceasingly _diligent_ in pursuit of a degree in mathematics. syn. conscientious, active, assiduous, bustling, busy

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v. to cause (something) to happen or begin

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**instigate** (in(t)-stə-ˌgāt)

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v. to say that you accept or do not deny the truth

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**concede** (kən-ˈsēd)

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**debilitate** (di-ˈbi-lə-ˌtāt)

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v. to make (someone or something) weak The virus _debilitates_ the body's immune system. syn. weaken, devitalize, enervate

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**rudimentary** (rü-də-ˈmen-tə-rē)

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adj. simplex, not complex This class requires a _rudimentary_ knowledge of human anatomy. syn. basic, crude, low

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**seclude** (si-ˈklüd)

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v. to keep (someone) away from other people He _secluded_ himself in his room to study for the exam. syn. isolate, cut off, insulate

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adj. not likely to offend or bother anyone : not offensive

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**inoffensive** (in-ə-ˈfen(t)-siv)

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v. to make (something) more noticeable

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**accentuate** (ik-ˈsen(t)-shə-ˌwāt)

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v. to try to attract

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**woo** (wü)

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**conspicuously** (kən-ˈspi-kyə-wəs)

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adj. attracting attention The sign was placed in a very _conspicuous_ spot. syn. noticeably, arresting, bodacious, bold

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**narrate** (ner-ˌāt)

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v. to tell (a story) The author _narrates_ her story in great detail. syn. relate, chart, chronicle, describe

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**crush** (krəsh)

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v. to press or squeeze (something) so hard that it breaks The bicycle was _crushed_ under the truck's tires. syn. grind, mash, pulp, squash

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v. to make (something) known to someone

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**convey** (kən-ˈvā)

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**assert** (ə-ˈsərt)

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v. to state (something) in a strong and definite way He _asserted_ that there were spies in the government. syn. affirm, aver, avouch

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adj. having a large amount of space

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**spacious** (spā-shəs)

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**assortment** (sȯrt-mənt)

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n. a variety The book has a wonderful _assortment_ of characters. syn. selection, agglomerate, medley

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**minuscule** (mi-nəs-ˌkyül)

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adj. of little consequence; very small _minuscule_ amounts\> syn. tiny, atomic, bitsy, bitty

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**eminent** (e-mə-nənt)

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adj. successful, well-known and respected _eminent_ surgeons are on the hospital's staff\> syn. astral, bright, distinguished, illustrious

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**wanton** (wȯn-tən)

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adj. showing no thought or care for the rights, feelings He showed a _wanton_ disregard for his friend's feelings. syn. senseless, dirty, filthy, foul, gross

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v. to say or state (something) with authority or power

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**dictate** (dik-ˌtāt)

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**outlandish** (au̇t-ˈlan-dish)

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adj. very strange or unusual She fills her books with _outlandish_ characters. syn. bizarre, cranky, crazy, erratic

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**accentuate** (ik-ˈsen(t)-shə-ˌwāt)

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v. to make (something) more noticeable He likes to wear clothes that _accentuate_ his muscular build. syn. accent, emphasize, feature

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**fertile** (fər-təl)

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v. producing a large amount of something He has a _fertile_ mind. syn. prolific, rich, cornucopian, fat, fecund

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n. a wonderful or marvelous person or thing

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**marvel** (mär-vəl)

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**oblivious** (ə-ˈbli-vē-əs)

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adj. to be unaware of or forgetful They were pushing and shouting and _oblivious_ to anyone not in their group. syn. ignorant, clueless, insensible

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**renown** (ri-ˈnau̇n)

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n. great fame and respect He achieved great _renown_ for his discoveries. syn. prominence, celebrity, notoriety

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adj. changing often and quickly

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**capricious** (kə-ˈpri-shəs)

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**tangible** (tan-jə-bəl)

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adj. real ; easily seen or recognized There is no _tangible_ evidence to support her claim. syn. concrete, palpable, touchable

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**durable** (du̇r-ə-bəl)

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adj. staying strong and in good condition It was a _durable_ refrigerator, but it finally broke. syn. sturdy

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**dissuade** (di-ˈswād)

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v. to convince (someone) not to do something Our warnings did not _dissuade_ them. syn. deter, discourage

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**scarcely**

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adv. almost not at all He could _scarcely_ control his joy. syn. barely, hardly

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**assert** (ə-ˈsərt)

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v. to state (something) in a strong and definite way He _asserted_ that there were spies in the government. syn. declare, affirm, aver, avouch, avow

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adj. characterized by steady, earnest, and energetic effort

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**diligent** (di-lə-jənt)

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**woo** (wü)

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v. to try to attract The store had a sale in an effort to _woo_ new customers. syn. ask, flirt, attract

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adj. extremely good; serving as an example of something

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**exemplary** (ig-ˈzem-plə-rē)

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v. to finish ; to be the end or final result of

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**culminate** (kəl-mə-ˌnāt)

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**overlook** (-ˈlu̇k)

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v. to ignore or neglect The detective _overlooked_ an important clue. syn. disregard

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adj. acting, moving, or changing in ways that are not expected

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**erratic** (i-ˈra-tik)

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adj. able to move quickly, easily, and lightly

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**nimble** (nim-bəl)

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**covet** (kə-vət)

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v. to want something very much His religion warns against _coveting_ material goods. syn. ache (for), desire, crave

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**conceivable** (kən-ˈsē-və-bəl)

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adj. able to be imagined It is _conceivable_ that she will refuse to go. syn. achievable, believable, deceivable

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v. to produce, to carry

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**bear** (ber)

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v. to convince (someone) not to do something

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**dissuade** (di-ˈswād)

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adj. ordinary

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**commonplace** (kä-mən-ˌplās)

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n. the act or process of dispersing

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**dispersion** (di-ˈspər-zhən)

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v. to decrease (something)

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**dent** (dent)

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**peculiar** (pi-ˈkyül-yər)

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adj. not usual or normal The dog's _peculiar_ behavior worried them. syn. strange, aberrant, aberrated, abnormal

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**cultivate** (kəl-tə-ˌvāt)

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v. to grow and care for (plants) Some of the fields are _cultivated_ while others lie fallow. syn. grow, acquire, develop, form

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**condense** (kən-ˈden(t)s)

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v. to make (something) shorter or smaller The cooler temperatures cause the gas to _condense_ into a liquid. syn. summarize, shrink, compress, contract

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v. to continue to exist as time passes

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**linger** (liŋ-gər)

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**elaborate** (i-ˈla-b(ə-)rət)

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adj. having many parts that are carefully arranged They made _elaborate_ preparations for his visit. syn. complex, complicated, detailed, fancy

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n. something that makes life easier

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**amenity** (ə-ˈme-nə-tē)

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**predominant** (-nənt)

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adj. more important, powerful, successful, or noticeable than other people She is _predominant_ among new writers. syn. principal, arch, big, capital

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**contaminated** (kən-ˈta-mə-ˌnāt)

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v. to make (something) dangerous, dirty, or impure Be careful not to allow bacteria to _contaminate_ the wound. syn. pollute, befoul, defile

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adj. strange, unusual, or unexpected

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**curious** (kyu̇r-ē-əs)

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n. level of excellence, skill, etc.

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**caliber** (ka-lə-bər)

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**solicit** (sə-ˈli-sət)

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v. to ask for something from people The company is _soliciting_ bids from various firms. syn. interview, poll, canvass

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adj. weak in health or in body

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**frail** (frāl)

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**indistinct** (in-di-ˈstiŋ(k)t)

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adj. not easily seen, heard, or recognized _Indistinct_ figures in the fog. syn. blear, bleary, blurry, dim, foggy, fuzzy

Question 71

**novel** (nä-vəl)

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adj. new and different from what has been known before She has suggested a _novel_ approach to the problem. syn. original, fresh, new

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**enact** (i-ˈnakt)

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adj. to perform, to pass a law Congress will _enact_ legislation related to that issue. syn. legislate, constitute, lay down

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**comparatively**

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adv. being measured or judged by comparison It was _comparatively_ easy for him to learn baseball. syn. relatively

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**arbitrary** (är-bə-ˌtrer-ē)

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adj. not planned or chosen for a particular reason An _arbitrary_ number has been assigned to each district. syn. haphazard, dictatorial, high-handed, imperious, peremptory

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**immense** (i-ˈmen(t)s)

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adj. extremely large He inherited an _immense_ fortune. syn. massive, astronomical

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adj. new and different from what has been known before

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**novel** (nä-vəl)

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v. to decorate (something) by adding special details

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**embellish** (im-ˈbe-lish)

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**prime** (prīm)

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v. to make ready The directors _primed_ the actors before the performance. syn. prepare

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**creep** (krēp)

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v. to move slowly with the body close to the ground I caught him _creeping_ down the stairs to the kitchen. syn. crawl, encroach

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v. to leave out

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**omit** (ō-ˈmit)

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n. the coming or appearance of something

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**advent** (ad-ˌvent)

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c. even though

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**albeit** (ȯl-ˈbē-ət)

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**elusive** (ē-ˈlü-siv, -ˈlü-ziv)

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adj. hard to find or capture The truth may prove _elusive_. syn. evasive, fugitive, slippery

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**fallacious** (fə-ˈlā-shəs)

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adj. containing a mistake It's _fallacious_ to say that something must exist because science hasn't proven its nonexistence. syn. incorrect, illogical, illegitimate

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**subsequent** (səb-si-kwənt)

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adj. happening or coming after something else _Subsequent_ studies confirmed their findings. syn. afterward, after, later

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v. to grow and care for (plants)

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**cultivate** (kəl-tə-ˌvāt)

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**oblige** (ə-ˈblīj)

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v. to do something that someone has asked you to do Her job _obliges_ her to work overtime and on weekends. syn. require, accommodate, favor

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v. to cause something to happen

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**prompt** (präm(p)t)

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n. a person who has a high rank

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**dignitary** (dig-nə-ˌter-ē)

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v. to state (something) in a strong and definite way

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**assert** (ə-ˈsərt)

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**unmistakable** (ən-mə-ˈstā-kə-bəl)

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adj. not capable of being mistaken or misunderstood A glint in his eye that was an _unmistakable_ expression of greed. syn. indisputable, clear, perspicuous, straightforward

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adj. ery careful about doing what you are supposed to do

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**conscientious** (kän(t)-shē-ˈen(t)-shəs)

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**ample** (am-pəl)

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adj. having or providing enough or more than enough of what is needed They had _ample_ money for the trip. syn. sufficient, abundant, plentiful, aplenty

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**futile** (fyü-təl)

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adj. having no result or effect All our efforts proved _futile_. syn. abortive, barren, bootless, inefficacious

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v. to give back or bring back something

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**restore** (ri-ˈstȯr)

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**intriguing** (in-ˈtrē-giŋ)

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adj. extremely interesting The offer is very _intriguing_. syn. absorbing, arresting, interesting

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**encircle** (in-ˈsər-kəl)

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v. to surround A crowd of reporters _encircled_ the mayor. syn. ring, round, circle, circuit

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v. to ignore or neglect

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**overlook** (-ˈlu̇k)

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**advent** (ad-ˌvent)

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n. the coming or appearance of something With the _advent_ of computers, many tasks have been made easier. syn. arrival

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adj. hard to find or capture

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**elusive** (ē-ˈlü-siv, -ˈlü-ziv)

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adj. straight up and down

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**erect** (i-ˈrekt)

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adj. making worse; annoying

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**aggravating**

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v. to attract (someone)

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**entice** (in-ˈtīs)

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unravel (ən-ˈra-vəl)

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v. to organize ; make clear Scientists are still _unraveling_ the secrets of DNA. syn. separate, disentangle

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**vital** (vī-təl)

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adj. extremely important These matters are _vital_ to national defense. syn. indispensable, dynamic, energetic, flush

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adj. very similar and often happening at the same time

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**parallel** (per-ə-ˌlel)

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adj. going beyond what is usual, normal

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**inordinate** (in-ˈȯr-dən-ət)

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**albeit** (ȯl-ˈbē-ət)

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c. even though She appeared on the show, _albeit_ briefly. syn. although, as, howbeit

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adj. continuing without stopping

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**incessant** (in-ˈse-sənt)

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**astounding** (ə-ˈstau̇n-diŋ)

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adj. very suprising He ate an _astounding_ amount of food. syn. astonishing, amazing, surprising

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**elusive** (ē-ˈlü-siv)

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adj. hard to find or capture The truth may prove _elusive_. syn. ephemeral, evanescent

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adj. able to cure diseases or heal people

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**curative** (kyu̇r-ə-tiv)

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**abode** (ə-ˈbōd)

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n. the place where someone lives Welcome to my humble _abode_. syn. home, diggings, domicile, dwelling, house

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adj. able to be imagined

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**conceivable** (kən-ˈsē-və-bəl)

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**drab** (drab)

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adj. lacking color; uninteresting, boring He lives a _drab_ life. syn. colorless, arid, boring

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adv. being measured or judged by comparison

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**comparatively**

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**convey** (kən-ˈvā)

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v. to make (something) known to someone The message _conveyed_ a sense of urgency. syn. communicate, conduct, give

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**encouraged** (in-ˈkər-ijd)

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v. to promote, help or support They _encouraged_ us in our work. syn. stimulate

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**inundate** (i-(ˌ)nən-ˌdāt)

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v. to cover with a flood of water Rising rivers could _inundate_ low-lying areas. syn. overwhelm, deluge, drown, engulf

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**diversion** (də-ˈvər-zhən)

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n. something that people do because it is enjoyable Hiking is one of my favorite _diversions_. syn. amusement, delight, distraction, fun

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**superficial** (sü-pər-ˈfi-shəl)

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adj. simple; not deep; near the surface You should not try to answer the question _superficially_. syn. shallow, surface

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adj. having no order or pattern; by chance

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**haphazardly** (hap-ˈha-zərd)

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**dent** (dent)

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v. to decrease (something) Many of the cans were badly _dented_. syn. abate, decrease, deplete, diminish

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**deliberate** (di-ˈli-bə-ˌrāt)

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v. to think about or discuss something very carefully They will _deliberate_ the question. syn. chew over, cogitate, consider

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**perilous** (per-ə-ləs)

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adj. full of danger A _perilous_ journey across the mountains. syn. dangerous, grave, grievous, hazardous

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v. to slow or block the movement, progress

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**obstruct** (əb-ˈstrəkt)

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**ridge** (rij)

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n. a long area of land that is on top of a mountain or hill We hiked along the _ridge_. syn. crest

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adj. of little consequence; very small

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**minuscule** (mi-nəs-ˌkyül)

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v. to go or move in different directions : to spread apart

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**disperse** (di-ˈspərs)

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**chiefly** (chē-flē)

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adv. mainly or mostly _chiefly_ of comedies, but we have a few horror movies\> syn. mostly,altogether, basically

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v. to move slowly with the body close to the ground

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**creep** (krēp)

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**concur** (kən-ˈkər)

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v. to agree with someone or something We _concur_ that more money should be spent on education. syn. agree, coincide

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**rigid** (ri-jəd)

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adj. not able to be bent easily The patient's legs were _rigid_ syn. stiff, brassbound, cast-iron

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adj. more important, powerful, successful, or noticeable than other people

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**predominant** (-nənt)

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**linger** (liŋ-gər)

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v. to continue to exist as time passes He _lingered_ in bed and missed breakfast. crawl, creep, dally, dawdle

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**contemporary** (kən-ˈtem-pə-ˌrer-ē)

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adj. happening or beginning now or in recent times The absurd notion that early cave dwellers were _contemporary_ with the dinosaurs. syn. coetaneous, coeval, coexistent, coexisting

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**omit** (ō-ˈmit)

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v. to leave out Please don't _omit_ any details. syn. neglect, fail, forget

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**encompass** (in-ˈkəm-pəs)

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v. to cover or surround (an area) A neighborhood _encompassed_ by a highway. syn. include, circle, compass, embrace

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v. to avoid or escape by being quick

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**elude** (ē-ˈlüd)

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**appealing** (ə-ˈpē-liŋ)

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adj. attractive or interesting The idea of living on Mars is _appealing_ to space enthusiasts. syn. alluring

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**ample** (am-pəl)

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adj. quite large The light in the room is more than _ample_. syn. abundant, plentiful, aplenty

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v. to give up (something)

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**relinquish** (ri-ˈliŋ-kwish)

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**accentuate** (ik-ˈsen(t)-shə-ˌwāt)

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v. to make (something) more noticeable He likes to wear clothes that _accentuate_ his muscular build. syn. accent, emphasize, feature

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**elude** (ē-ˈlüd)

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v. to avoid or escape by being quick The killer was able to _elude_ the police. syn. evade, avoid, dodge

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**overt** (ō-ˈvərt)

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adj. easily seen : not secret or hidden He _overtly_ disregarded the regulations. syn. openly

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contradictory (kän-trə-ˈdik-t(ə-)rē)

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adj. not agreeing with the facts, or previous statements made on the subject; declared wrong _Contradictory_ predictions regarding stock prices that were of no help to investors at all. syn. inconsistent, antipodal, antipodean

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n. someone who helps another person

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**benefactor** (be-nə-ˌfak-tər)

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v. to force (someone) to do something

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**compel** (kəm-ˈpel)

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adj. given, produced, or existing in large amounts

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**profuse** (prə-ˈfyüs)

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v. to make a request

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**petition** (pə-ˈti-shən)

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**pliable** (plī-ə-bəl)

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adj. able to bend, fold, or twist easily Because the leather is _pliable_, it's easy to work with. syn. bendy [chiefly British], flexible, limber

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n. a part or element of something

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**facet** (ˈfa-sət)

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adj. not agreeing with the facts, or previous statements made on the subject; declared wrong

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contradictory (kän-trə-ˈdik-t(ə-)rē)

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v. to surround

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**encircle** (in-ˈsər-kəl)

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**omission** (ō-ˈmi-shən)

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n. something that has not been included or done There are a few _omissions_ in the list. syn. deletion, elision

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**account** (ə-ˈkau̇nt)

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n. a report of an event His _account_ of the incident variad from that of the other witnesses. syn. story

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**prompt** (präm(p)t)

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v. to cause something to happen Curiosity _prompted_ her to ask a few questions. syn. induce, cause, engender

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v. to make (something) shorter or smaller

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**condense** (kən-ˈden(t)s)

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adj. hard to find or capture

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**elusive** (ē-ˈlü-siv)

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**witticism** (wi-tə-ˌsi-zəm)

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n. a clever or funny remark A collection of famous _witticisms_. syn. humor, crack, laugh, nifty

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adj. attractive or interesting

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**appealing** (ə-ˈpē-liŋ)

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**celestial** (sə-ˈles-chəl)

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adj. of or relating to heaven The late afternoon sunlight gave the room a _celestial_ glow. syn. elysian, empyreal, heavenly

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**relinquish** (ri-ˈliŋ-kwish)

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v. to give up (something) I will not _relinquish_ my rights. syn. forfeit,

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**frail** (frāl)

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adj. weak in health or in body In his old age his health became increasingly _frail_. syn. fragile

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adj. full of danger

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**perilous** (per-ə-ləs)

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**bear** (ber)

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v. to produce, to carry This orchard _bears_ many fine harvests of apples. syn. yield

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**haphazardly** (hap-ˈha-zərd)

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adj. having no order or pattern; by chance We were given a _haphazard_ tour of the city. syn. arbitrarily; carelessly

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n. something that is done : an act or action

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**deed** (dēd)

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adj. extremely interesting

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**intriguing** (in-ˈtrē-giŋ)

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n. a long area of land that is on top of a mountain or hill

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**ridge** (rij)

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adj. unsure or uncertain

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**dubious** (dü-bē-əs)

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adj. very suprising

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**astounding** (ə-ˈstau̇n-diŋ)

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v. to hold the complete interest or attention of (someone)

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**engross** (in-ˈgrōs)

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adj. easily seen : not secret or hidden

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**overt** (ō-ˈvərt)

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n. something that people do because it is enjoyable

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**diversion** (də-ˈvər-zhən)

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adj. having a strong feeling that you are going to do

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**determined** (-ˈtər-mənd)

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adj. done suddenly and without planning

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**impulsive** (im-ˈpəl-siv)

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**exemplary** (ig-ˈzem-plə-rē)

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adj. extremely good; serving as an example of something As a hospital volunteer you have given _exemplary_ service to your community. syn. archetypal, classic, definitive, model

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**entice** (in-ˈtīs)

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v. to attract (someone) ## Footnote _entice_ me from my diet\> syn. tempt, allure, bait

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adj. extremely important

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**vital** (vī-təl)

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adj. displeasing, objectionable, or bad

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**adverse** (ad-ˈvərs)

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n. a beginning : an early stage of development

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**infancy** (in-fən(t)-sē)

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**elicit** (i-ˈli-sət)

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v. to get (a response, information, etc.) from someone My question _elicited_ no response. syn. extract, educe, evoke, inspire

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**intrinsic** (in-ˈtrin-zik)

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adj. belonging to the essential nature of a thing The _intrinsic_ value of a gem. sym . inherent, built-in, essential

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adj. very small or unimportant

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**negligible** (ne-gli-jə-bəl)

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**means** (mēns)

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n. ways He was told to finish the job by any _means_ available to him. syn. ways

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adj. real ; easily seen or recognized

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**tangible** (tan-jə-bəl)

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adj. showing no thought or care for the rights, feelings

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**wanton** (wȯn-tən)

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n. a wrong belief

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**fallacy** (fa-lə-sē)

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v. to interest greatly

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**intrigue** (in-ˌtrēg)

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**hue** (hyü)

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n. a color or a shade of a color We decorated the room in _hues_ of blue and green. syn. color, shade

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**heroine** (her-ə-wən)

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n. a woman who is admired for great or brave acts The town remembered her as the _heroine_ of the flood and erected a statue in her honor. syn.

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v. to confuse (someone) completely

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**baffle** (ba-fəl)

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**petition** (pə-ˈti-shən)

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v. to make a request She filed a _petition_ for divorce. syn. appeal, adjuration, conjuration

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**drift** (drift)

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n. a slow and gradual movement or change from one place The slow _drift_ of the clouds. syn. bar, 2bank, mound

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adj. quick

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**swift** (swift)

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**swift** (swift)

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adj. quick A _swift_ and accurate response. syn. fast

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**indifferent** (in-ˈdi-fərnt)

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adj. not interested in or concerned about something Was the food good, bad, or _indifferent_? syn. apathetic, casual, complacent

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v. to give up (something)

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**relinquish** (ri-ˈliŋ-kwish)

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**celebrated**

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adj. acclaimed; well-known and popular He is one of today's most _celebrated_ young writers. syn. renowned

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**evoke** (i-ˈvōk)

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v. to bring into the mind The old house _evoked_ memories of his childhood. syn. remind, elicit, educe

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n. a variety

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**assortment** (sȯrt-mənt)

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adj. not safe, strong, or steady

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**precarious** (pri-ˈker-ē-əs)

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v. producing a large amount of something

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**fertile** (fər-təl)

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**imposing**

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adj. very large or impressive He's an _imposing_ man with a powerful voice. syn. august, distingué, distinguished

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adj. not easily seen, heard, or recognized

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**indistinct** (in-di-ˈstiŋ(k)t)

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adj. not interested in or concerned about something

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**indifferent** (in-ˈdi-fərnt)

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v. to cover or surround (an area)

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**encompass** (in-ˈkəm-pəs)

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**agitate** (a-jə-ˌtāt)

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v. to disturb, excite, or anger If I talk about the problem with him it just _agitates_ him even more. syn. disturb, stir, churn, swirl

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adj. staying strong and in good condition

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**durable** (du̇r-ə-bəl)

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v. to pretend to feel or be affected by

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**feign** (fān)

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v. to promote, help or support

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**encouraged** (in-ˈkər-ijd)

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**tranquility** (tran-ˈkwi-lə-tē)

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n. calm, quietness Enjoyed the _tranquillity_ of the snow-covered field at dusk. syn. peacefulness, repose, calmness, hush, peace

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**baffle** (ba-fəl)

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v. to confuse (someone) completely I was _baffled_ by many of the scientific terms used in the article. syn. puzzle, frustrate, balk, beat

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adj. not capable of being mistaken or misunderstood

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**unmistakable** (ən-mə-ˈstā-kə-bəl)

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v. to make (someone or something) weak

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**debilitating** (di-ˈbi-lə-ˌtāt)

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**proportions** (prə-ˈpȯr-shən)

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n. the relationship that exists between the size, number, or amount of two things His ears were drawn out of _proportion_ with his head. syn. dimensions, balance, coherence

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**erect** (i-ˈrekt)

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adj. straight up and down She sat _erect_, listening for her name. syn. perpendicular, plumb, raised, standing

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adj. lacking color; uninteresting, boring

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**drab** (drab)

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adj. accepted, done, or happening often

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**prevalent** (pre-və-lənt)

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**benefactor** (be-nə-ˌfak-tər)

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n. someone who helps another person With the help of a rich _benefactor_ he set up a charity. syn. angel, donator, donor, Maecenas

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adj. not careful in making choices

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**indiscriminate** (in-dis-ˈkrim-nət)

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n. an idea or opinion

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**notion** (nō-shən)

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v. to reduce or limit (something)

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**curtail** (kər-ˈtāl)

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**facet** (ˈfa-sət)

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n. a part or element of something Each _facet_ of the problem requires careful attention. syn. aspect, angle

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**negligible** (ne-gli-jə-bəl)

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adj. very small or unimportant The price _difference_ was negligible. syn. insignificant, chicken, inconsiderable

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n. the place where someone lives

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**abode** (ə-ˈbōd)

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v. to tell (a story)

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**narrate** (ner-ˌāt)

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v. to make (something) dangerous, dirty, or impure

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**contaminated** (kən-ˈta-mə-ˌnāt)

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**spacious** (spā-shəs)

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adj. having a large amount of space Almost all of the guests were able to fit into the _spacious_ living room. syn. expansive, ample, capacious

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adj. producing a desired result based on truths or facts

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**valid** (va-ləd)

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adv. feasibly, believably

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conceivably

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adj. quick; without warning

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**abrupt** (ə-ˈbrəpt)

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**aggravating**

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adj. making worse; annoying There's nothing so _aggravating_ as a blaring car alarm that no one is paying any attention to. syn. irritating, abrasive, annoying, bothersome

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**indiscriminate** (in-dis-ˈkrim-nət)

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adj. not careful in making choices She has been _indiscriminate_ in choosing her friends. syn. arbitrary, assorted, eclectic, heterogeneous

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v. to give shelter to

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**harbor** (här-bər)

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n. a color or a shade of a color

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**hue** (hyü)

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adj. treating or affecting all equally

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**impartial** (im-ˈpär-shəl)

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adj. having no result or effect

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**futile** (fyü-təl)

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**commonplace** (kä-mən-ˌplās)

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adj. ordinary It is a _commonplace_ that we only use a small part of our brain's capacity. syn. frequent

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**culminate** (kəl-mə-ˌnāt)

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v. to finish ; to be the end or final result of A bitter feud _culminated_ months of tension. syn. complete, conclude, finish

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**marvel** (mär-vəl)

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n. a wonderful or marvelous person or thing That new electric car really is a _marvel_. syn. wonder, caution, flash, wonder, miracle

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**dim** (dim)

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adj. not bright or clear I have a _dim_ memory of your last visit. syn. faint, black, caliginous, darkened, darkish

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**relinquish** (ri-ˈliŋ-kwish)

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v. to give up (something) I will not _relinquish_ my rights. syn. abdicate, cede, cough up, deliver

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v. to state (something) in a strong and definite way

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**assert** (ə-ˈsərt)

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**impartial** (im-ˈpär-shəl)

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adj. treating or affecting all equally An _impartial_ analysis of the case. syn. objetive, candid, disinterested, equal

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**obstruct** (əb-ˈstrəkt)

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v. to slow or block the movement, progress A large tree _obstructed_ the road. syn. block, clog, cramp, embarrass

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v. to make (someone or something) weak

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**debilitate** (di-ˈbi-lə-ˌtāt)

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**inadvertent**

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adj. not intended or planned An _inadvertent_ encounter with a rattlesnake in the brush. syn. careless, casual, chance

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adj. simplex, not complex

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**rudimentary** (rü-də-ˈmen-tə-rē)

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adj. not intended or planned

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**inadvertent**

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**abrupt** (ə-ˈbrəpt)

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adj. quick; without warning There was an _abrupt_ change in the weather. syn. sudden

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**inoffensive** (in-ə-ˈfen(t)-siv)

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adj. not likely to offend or bother anyone : not offensive The priest was a mild-mannered inoffensive fellow. syn. anodyne, benign, hurtless, innocent

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adj. feeling or showing deep hatred or disapproval

Answer 277

**contemptuous** (kən-ˈtem(p)-chə-wəs)

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v. to do something that someone has asked you to do

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**oblige** (ə-ˈblīj)

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**v. to prevent (something bad) from happening**

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**avert** (ə-ˈvərt)

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**disperse** (di-ˈspərs)

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v. to go or move in different directions : to spread apart Police ordered the crowd to _disperse_. syn. disassemble, dissipate, dissolve, scatter

Question 280

adj. extremely large

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**immense** (i-ˈmen(t)s)

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**harbor** (här-bər)

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v. to give shelter to It is illegal to _harbor_ an escaped convict. syn. shelter, bear, cherish, entertain

Question 282

v. to agree with someone or something

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**concur** (kən-ˈkər)

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**precarious** (pri-ˈker-ē-əs)

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adj. not safe, strong, or steady He earned a _precarious_ livelihood by gambling. syn. hazardous, senarius, vagarious, vicarious

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**coerce** (kō-ˈərs)

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v. to make (someone) do something by using force A confession was _coerced_ from the suspect by police. syn. blackjack, force, compel, constrain

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**dispersion** (di-ˈspər-zhən)

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n. the act or process of dispersing syn. disbandment, dispersal, scattering

Question 288

adj. quite large

Answer 288

**ample** (am-pəl)

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**intrigue** (in-ˌtrēg)

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v. to interest greatly He was _intrigued_ by the acclaim that he received. syn. fascinate

Question 290

adv. almost not at all

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**scarcely**

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adj. containing a mistake

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**fallacious** (fə-ˈlā-shəs)

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v. to continue doing something or trying to do something even though it is difficult

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**persevere** (pər-sə-ˈvir)

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adj. not fine or smooth

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**coarse** (kȯrs)

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adv. mainly or mostly

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**chiefly** (chē-flē)

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v. to think about or discuss something very carefully

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**deliberate** (di-ˈli-bə-ˌrāt)

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adj. having or providing enough or more than enough of what is needed

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**ample** (am-pəl)

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adj. having many parts that are carefully arranged

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**elaborate** (i-ˈla-b(ə-)rət)

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v. to cover with a flood of water

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**inundate** (i-(ˌ)nən-ˌdāt)

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**exemplify** (ig-ˈzem-plə-ˌfī)

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v. to be a very good example of His works _exemplify_ the taste of the period. syn. symbolize, demonstrate, illustrate

Question 302

v. to make ready

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**prime** (prīm)

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**caliber** (ka-lə-bər)

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n. level of excellence, skill, etc. I was impressed by the high _caliber_ of the team's work. syn. quality, class, grade

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**burgeon** (bər-jən)

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v. to grow or develop quickly The market for collectibles has _burgeoned_ in recent years. syn. thrive, accelerate, accumulate

Question 306

adj. happening or beginning now or in recent times

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**contemporary** (kən-ˈtem-pə-ˌrer-ē)

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adj. simple; not deep; near the surface

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**superficial** (sü-pər-ˈfi-shəl)

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**determined** (-ˈtər-mənd)

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adj. having a strong feeling that you are going to do We are making a _determined_ effort to correct our mistakes. syn. resolute, bent (on or upon), bound, decisive

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**concede** (kən-ˈsēd)

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v. to say that you accept or do not deny the truth I _concede_ that the work has been slow so far, but it should speed up soon. syn. acknowledge, agree, allow, admit

Question 311

**restore** (ri-ˈstȯr)

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v. to give back or bring back something The police _restored_ law and order. syn. revitalize, freshen, recharge, recreate

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**infancy** (in-fən(t)-sē)

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n. a beginning : an early stage of development She has been a member of the church since its _infancy_. syn. beginning

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**curative** (kyu̇r-ə-tiv)

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adj. able to cure diseases or heal people An herb believed to have _curative_ powers. syn. cure, medicinal, healing, officinal

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**prophecy** (prä-fə-sē)

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n. a statement that something will happen in the future The _prophecies_ of the author have all come true. syn. auguring, augury

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adj. not expressed or understood clearly

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**ambiguous** _(_am-ˈbi-gyə-wəs_)_

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adv. something that is very deep

Answer 316

**profound** (prə-ˈfau̇nd)

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v. to ask for something from people

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**solicit** (sə-ˈli-sət)

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v. to want something very much

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**covet** (kə-vət)

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**curious** (kyu̇r-ē-əs)

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adj. strange, unusual, or unexpected They were _curious_ to find out who won the game. syn. peculiar, inquisitive, nosy

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n. a strong feeling of happiness

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**delight** (di-ˈlīt)

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**dictate** (dik-ˌtāt)

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v. to say or state (something) with authority or power They insisted on being able to _dictate_ the terms of surrender. syn. impose, call, decree, command

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**prevalent** (pre-və-lənt)

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adj. accepted, done, or happening often Those teaching methods are still _prevalent_ at some schools. syn. commonplace, conventional, customary

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adj. very small in amount

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**nominal** (nä-mə-nəl)

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**conscientious** (kän(t)-shē-ˈen(t)-shəs)

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adj. ery careful about doing what you are supposed to do She has always been a very _conscientious_ worker. syn. meticulous, conscionable, ethical

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**inordinate** (in-ˈȯr-dən-ət)

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adj. going beyond what is usual, normal I waited an _inordinate_ amount of time. syn. excessive, baroque, devilish, exorbitant

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v. to bring into the mind

Answer 326

**evoke** (i-ˈvōk)

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**dubious** (dü-bē-əs)

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adj. unsure or uncertain He made the highly _dubious_ claim that Elvis is still alive and living in Hawaii. syn. debatable, disputable, dodgy [chiefly British]

Question 330

adj. not able to be bent easily

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**rigid** (ri-jəd)

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**profound** (prə-ˈfau̇nd)

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adv. something that is very deep Everyone was _profoundly_ impressed by the news reports. syn. singificantly

Question 332

adj. very large or impressive

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**imposing**

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v. to make (something) more noticeable

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**accentuate** (ik-ˈsen(t)-shə-ˌwāt)

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v. to keep (someone) away from other people

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**seclude** (si-ˈklüd)

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**limber** (lim-bər)

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adj. bending easily He shaped the basket out of _limber_ branches that could bend easily around a frame. syn. flexible, pliant, bendy, flexible

Question 336

**intricate** (in-tri-kət)

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adj. having many parts The movie has an _intricate_ plot. syn. complex, byzantine, complicate

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**potent** (pō-tənt)

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adj. very strong He gave a _potent_ speech at the convention. syn. powerful

Question 338

**nimble** (nim-bəl)

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adj. able to move quickly, easily, and lightly Her _nimble_ fingers make knitting look so easy. syn. alert, brainy, bright, brilliant, clever

Question 338

**cavity** (ka-və-tē)

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n. a hole formed in a tooth by decay Some birds nest in tree _cavities_. syn. hole, concavity, dent

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**adverse** (ad-ˈvərs)

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adj. displeasing, objectionable, or bad _Adverse_ publicity really caused the movie star's popularity to suffer. syn. unfavorable

Question 340

adj. continuing without stopping : not stopping

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**incessant** (in-ˈse-sənt)

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adj. giving pleasure or satisfaction

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**gratifying**

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adj. to be unaware of or forgetful

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**oblivious** (ə-ˈbli-vē-əs)

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n. a person who has a high rank or an important position

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**dignitary** (dig-nə-ˌter-ē)

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v. to organize ; make clear

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unravel (ən-ˈra-vəl)

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**impulsive** (im-ˈpəl-siv)

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adj. done suddenly and without planning He needs to learn to control his _impulsive_ behavior. syn. besetting, driven, compulsive

Question 347

n. a statement that something will happen in the future

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**prophecy** (prä-fə-sē)

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adj. not planned or chosen for a particular reason

Answer 349

**arbitrary** (är-bə-ˌtrer-ē)

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**delight** (di-ˈlīt)

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n. a strong feeling of happiness We watched the fireworks with _delight_. syn. elate, delectation, feast

Question 351

**contemptuous** (kən-ˈtem(p)-chə-wəs)

Answer 351

adj. feeling or showing deep hatred or disapproval _Contemptuous_ comments about the baseball team's pathetic showings. syn. abhorrent, disdainful, scornful

Question 353

n. a woman who is admired for great or brave acts

Answer 353

**heroine** (her-ə-wən)

Question 355

**coarse** (kȯrs)

Answer 355

adj. not fine or smooth The dog has a thick, _coarse_ coat. syn. rough, grained, grainy

Question 356

adj. happening or coming after something else

Answer 356

**subsequent** (səb-si-kwənt)

Question 357

adj. thin especially in an attractive or graceful way

Answer 357

**slender** | (slen-dər)

Question 358

**apt** (apt)

Answer 358

adj. likely to do something ; appropriate “Stripe” is an _apt_ name for the cat, since she has striped fur. syn. appropriately, prone, given, inclined, tending

Question 359

adj. bending easily

Answer 359

**limber** (lim-bər)

Question 360

n. something that has not been included or done

Answer 360

**omission** (ō-ˈmi-shən)

Question 361

**amenity** (ə-ˈme-nə-tē)

Answer 361

n. something that makes life easier The hotel has every _amenity_ you could want. syn. civility, attention, courtesy

Question 362

v. to press or squeeze (something) so hard that it breaks

Answer 362

**crush** (krəsh)

Question 364

**instigate** (in(t)-stə-ˌgāt)

Answer 364

v. to cause (something) to happen or begin There has been an increase in the amount of violence _instigated_ by gangs. syn. initiate, abet, brew, ferment

Question 365

**profuse** (prə-ˈfyüs)

Answer 365

adj. given, produced, or existing in large amounts He offered _profuse_ apologies for being late. syn. abundant, copious, galore, gushing, lavish

Question 366

**valid** (va-ləd)

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adj. producing a desired result based on truths or facts There is no _valid_ reason to proceed with the change. syn. convincing

Question 367

adj. acclaimed; well-known and popular

Answer 367

**celebrated**

Question 368

n. a hole formed in a tooth by decay

Answer 368

**cavity** (ka-və-tē)

Question 369

adj. having many parts

Answer 369

**intricate** (in-tri-kət)

Question 370

**striking**

Answer 370

adj. unusual or extreme in a way that attracts attention There is a _striking_ resemblance between the girls. syn. remarkable, arresting, bodacious, bold

Question 371

adj. unusual or extreme in a way that attracts attention

Answer 371

**striking**

Question 372

v. to disturb, excite, or anger

Answer 372

**agitate** (a-jə-ˌtāt)

Question 373

n. ways

Answer 373

**means** (mēns)

Question 374

**ambiguous** _(am-ˈbi-gyə-wəs)_

Answer 374

adj. not expressed or understood clearly He looked at her with an _ambiguous_ smile. syn. obscure, arcane, nebulous, equivocal

Question 375

**feign** (fān)

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v. to pretend to feel or be affected by I would never _feign_ illness just to get out of a test. syn. simulate, act, affect, assume

Question 376

b. to promote growth or development

Answer 376

**foster** (fȯs-tər)