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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

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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

A

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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105
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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)

A

v. to promote, help or support

They encouraged us in our work.

syn. stimulate

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inundate

(i-(ˌ)nən-ˌdāt)

A

v. to cover with a flood of water

Rising rivers could inundate low-lying areas.

syn. overwhelm, deluge, drown, engulf

121
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diversion

(də-ˈvər-zhən)

A

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)

A

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

A

haphazardly

(hap-ˈha-zərd)

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dent

(dent)

A

v. to decrease (something)

Many of the cans were badly dented.

syn. abate, decrease, deplete, diminish

126
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deliberate

(di-ˈli-bə-ˌrāt)

A

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)

A

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

A

obstruct

(əb-ˈstrəkt)

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ridge

(rij)

A

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

We hiked along the ridge.

syn. crest

130
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adj. of little consequence; very small

A

minuscule

(mi-nəs-ˌkyül)

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

A

disperse

(di-ˈspərs)

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chiefly

(chē-flē)

A

adv. mainly or mostly

chiefly of comedies, but we have a few horror movies>

syn. mostly,altogether, basically

134
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v. to move slowly with the body close to the ground

A

creep

(krēp)

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concur

(kən-ˈkər)

A

v. to agree with someone or something

We concur that more money should be spent on education.

syn. agree, coincide

135
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rigid

(ri-jəd)

A

adj. not able to be bent easily

The patient’s legs were rigid

syn. stiff, brassbound, cast-iron

136
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adj. more important, powerful, successful, or noticeable than other people

A

predominant

(-nənt)

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linger

(liŋ-gər)

A

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)

A

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)

A

v. to leave out

Please don’t omit any details.

syn. neglect, fail, forget

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encompass

(in-ˈkəm-pəs)

A

v. to cover or surround (an area)

A neighborhood encompassed by a highway.

syn. include, circle, compass, embrace

141
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v. to avoid or escape by being quick

A

elude

(ē-ˈlüd)

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appealing

(ə-ˈpē-liŋ)

A

adj. attractive or interesting

The idea of living on Mars is appealing to space enthusiasts.

syn. alluring

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ample

(am-pəl)

A

adj. quite large

The light in the room is more than ample.

syn. abundant, plentiful, aplenty

144
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v. to give up (something)

A

relinquish

(ri-ˈliŋ-kwish)

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accentuate

(ik-ˈsen(t)-shə-ˌwāt)

A

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)

A

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)

A

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)

A

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

A

benefactor

(be-nə-ˌfak-tər)

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v. to force (someone) to do something

A

compel

(kəm-ˈpel)

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adj. given, produced, or existing in large amounts

A

profuse

(prə-ˈfyüs)

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v. to make a request

A

petition

(pə-ˈti-shən)

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pliable

(plī-ə-bəl)

A

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

A

facet

(ˈfa-sət)

155
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adj. not agreeing with the facts, or previous statements made on the subject; declared wrong

A

contradictory

(kän-trə-ˈdik-t(ə-)rē)

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v. to surround

A

encircle

(in-ˈsər-kəl)

158
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omission

(ō-ˈmi-shən)

A

n. something that has not been included or done

There are a few omissions in the list.

syn. deletion, elision

159
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account

(ə-ˈkau̇nt)

A

n. a report of an event

His account of the incident variad from that of the other witnesses.

syn. story

161
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prompt

(präm(p)t)

A

v. to cause something to happen

Curiosity prompted her to ask a few questions.

syn. induce, cause, engender

162
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v. to make (something) shorter or smaller

A

condense

(kən-ˈden(t)s)

163
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adj. hard to find or capture

A

elusive

(ē-ˈlü-siv)

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witticism

(wi-tə-ˌsi-zəm)

A

n. a clever or funny remark

A collection of famous witticisms.

syn. humor, crack, laugh, nifty

166
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adj. attractive or interesting

A

appealing

(ə-ˈpē-liŋ)

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celestial

(sə-ˈles-chəl)

A

adj. of or relating to heaven

The late afternoon sunlight gave the room a celestial glow.

syn. elysian, empyreal, heavenly

169
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relinquish

(ri-ˈliŋ-kwish)

A

v. to give up (something)

I will not relinquish my rights.

syn. forfeit,

171
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frail

(frāl)

A

adj. weak in health or in body

In his old age his health became increasingly frail.

syn. fragile

172
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adj. full of danger

A

perilous

(per-ə-ləs)

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bear

(ber)

A

v. to produce, to carry

This orchard bears many fine harvests of apples.

syn. yield

175
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haphazardly

(hap-ˈha-zərd)

A

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

A

deed

(dēd)

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adj. extremely interesting

A

intriguing

(in-ˈtrē-giŋ)

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

A

ridge

(rij)

179
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adj. unsure or uncertain

A

dubious

(dü-bē-əs)

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adj. very suprising

A

astounding

(ə-ˈstau̇n-diŋ)

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

A

engross

(in-ˈgrōs)

182
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adj. easily seen : not secret or hidden

A

overt

(ō-ˈvərt)

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n. something that people do because it is enjoyable

A

diversion

(də-ˈvər-zhən)

184
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adj. having a strong feeling that you are going to do

A

determined

(-ˈtər-mənd)

184
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adj. done suddenly and without planning

A

impulsive

(im-ˈpəl-siv)

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exemplary

(ig-ˈzem-plə-rē)

A

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

187
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entice

(in-ˈtīs)

A

v. to attract (someone)

entice me from my diet>

syn. tempt, allure, bait

188
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adj. extremely important

A

vital

(vī-təl)

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adj. displeasing, objectionable, or bad

A

adverse

(ad-ˈvərs)

191
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n. a beginning : an early stage of development

A

infancy

(in-fən(t)-sē)

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elicit

(i-ˈli-sət)

A

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

My question elicited no response.

syn. extract, educe, evoke, inspire

192
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intrinsic

(in-ˈtrin-zik)

A

adj. belonging to the essential nature of a thing

The intrinsic value of a gem.

sym . inherent, built-in, essential

192
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adj. very small or unimportant

A

negligible

(ne-gli-jə-bəl)

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means

(mēns)

A

n. ways

He was told to finish the job by any means available to him.

syn. ways

195
Q

adj. real ; easily seen or recognized

A

tangible

(tan-jə-bəl)

196
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adj. showing no thought or care for the rights, feelings

A

wanton

(wȯn-tən)

197
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n. a wrong belief

A

fallacy

(fa-lə-sē)

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v. to interest greatly

A

intrigue

(in-ˌtrēg)

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hue

(hyü)

A

n. a color or a shade of a color

We decorated the room in hues of blue and green.

syn. color, shade

201
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heroine

(her-ə-wən)

A

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.

202
Q

v. to confuse (someone) completely

A

baffle

(ba-fəl)

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petition

(pə-ˈti-shən)

A

v. to make a request

She filed a petition for divorce.

syn. appeal, adjuration, conjuration

204
Q

drift

(drift)

A

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

The slow drift of the clouds.

syn. bar, 2bank, mound

205
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adj. quick

A

swift

(swift)

206
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swift

(swift)

A

adj. quick

A swift and accurate response.

syn. fast

206
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indifferent

(in-ˈdi-fərnt)

A

adj. not interested in or concerned about something

Was the food good, bad, or indifferent?

syn. apathetic, casual, complacent

207
Q

v. to give up (something)

A

relinquish

(ri-ˈliŋ-kwish)

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celebrated

A

adj. acclaimed; well-known and popular

He is one of today’s most celebrated young writers.

syn. renowned

209
Q

evoke

(i-ˈvōk)

A

v. to bring into the mind

The old house evoked memories of his childhood.

syn. remind, elicit, educe

210
Q

n. a variety

A

assortment

(sȯrt-mənt)

211
Q

adj. not safe, strong, or steady

A

precarious

(pri-ˈker-ē-əs)

212
Q

v. producing a large amount of something

A

fertile

(fər-təl)

214
Q

imposing

A

adj. very large or impressive

He’s an imposing man with a powerful voice.

syn. august, distingué, distinguished

215
Q

adj. not easily seen, heard, or recognized

A

indistinct

(in-di-ˈstiŋ(k)t)

215
Q

adj. not interested in or concerned about something

A

indifferent

(in-ˈdi-fərnt)

217
Q

v. to cover or surround (an area)

A

encompass

(in-ˈkəm-pəs)

219
Q

agitate

(a-jə-ˌtāt)

A

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

220
Q

adj. staying strong and in good condition

A

durable

(du̇r-ə-bəl)

221
Q

v. to pretend to feel or be affected by

A

feign

(fān)

223
Q

v. to promote, help or support

A

encouraged

(in-ˈkər-ijd)

224
Q

tranquility

(tran-ˈkwi-lə-tē)

A

n. calm, quietness

Enjoyed the tranquillity of the snow-covered field at dusk.

syn. peacefulness, repose, calmness, hush, peace

226
Q

baffle

(ba-fəl)

A

v. to confuse (someone) completely

I was baffled by many of the scientific terms used in the article.

syn. puzzle, frustrate, balk, beat

227
Q

adj. not capable of being mistaken or misunderstood

A

unmistakable

(ən-mə-ˈstā-kə-bəl)

229
Q

v. to make (someone or something) weak

A

debilitating

(di-ˈbi-lə-ˌtāt)

231
Q

proportions

(prə-ˈpȯr-shən)

A

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

232
Q

erect

(i-ˈrekt)

A

adj. straight up and down

She sat erect, listening for her name.

syn. perpendicular, plumb, raised, standing

233
Q

adj. lacking color; uninteresting, boring

A

drab

(drab)

234
Q

adj. accepted, done, or happening often

A

prevalent

(pre-və-lənt)

236
Q

benefactor

(be-nə-ˌfak-tər)

A

n. someone who helps another person

With the help of a rich benefactor he set up a charity.

syn. angel, donator, donor, Maecenas

237
Q

adj. not careful in making choices

A

indiscriminate

(in-dis-ˈkrim-nət)

238
Q

n. an idea or opinion

A

notion

(nō-shən)

240
Q

v. to reduce or limit (something)

A

curtail

(kər-ˈtāl)

241
Q

facet

(ˈfa-sət)

A

n. a part or element of something

Each facet of the problem requires careful attention.

syn. aspect, angle

242
Q

negligible

(ne-gli-jə-bəl)

A

adj. very small or unimportant

The price difference was negligible.

syn. insignificant, chicken, inconsiderable

242
Q

n. the place where someone lives

A

abode

(ə-ˈbōd)

243
Q

v. to tell (a story)

A

narrate

(ner-ˌāt)

245
Q

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

A

contaminated

(kən-ˈta-mə-ˌnāt)

246
Q

spacious

(spā-shəs)

A

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

246
Q

adj. producing a desired result based on truths or facts

A

valid

(va-ləd)

248
Q

adv. feasibly, believably

A

conceivably

249
Q

adj. quick; without warning

A

abrupt

(ə-ˈbrəpt)

250
Q

aggravating

A

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

252
Q

indiscriminate

(in-dis-ˈkrim-nət)

A

adj. not careful in making choices

She has been indiscriminate in choosing her friends.

syn. arbitrary, assorted, eclectic, heterogeneous

253
Q

v. to give shelter to

A

harbor

(här-bər)

255
Q

n. a color or a shade of a color

A

hue

(hyü)

256
Q

adj. treating or affecting all equally

A

impartial

(im-ˈpär-shəl)

258
Q

adj. having no result or effect

A

futile

(fyü-təl)

260
Q

commonplace

(kä-mən-ˌplās)

A

adj. ordinary

It is a commonplace that we only use a small part of our brain’s capacity.

syn. frequent

260
Q

culminate

(kəl-mə-ˌnāt)

A

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

A bitter feud culminated months of tension.

syn. complete, conclude, finish

262
Q

marvel

(mär-vəl)

A

n. a wonderful or marvelous person or thing

That new electric car really is a marvel.

syn. wonder, caution, flash, wonder, miracle

263
Q

dim

(dim)

A

adj. not bright or clear

I have a dim memory of your last visit.

syn. faint, black, caliginous, darkened, darkish

264
Q

relinquish

(ri-ˈliŋ-kwish)

A

v. to give up (something)

I will not relinquish my rights.

syn. abdicate, cede, cough up, deliver

266
Q

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

A

assert

(ə-ˈsərt)

268
Q

impartial

(im-ˈpär-shəl)

A

adj. treating or affecting all equally

An impartial analysis of the case.

syn. objetive, candid, disinterested, equal

269
Q

obstruct

(əb-ˈstrəkt)

A

v. to slow or block the movement, progress

A large tree obstructed the road.

syn. block, clog, cramp, embarrass

270
Q

v. to make (someone or something) weak

A

debilitate

(di-ˈbi-lə-ˌtāt)

271
Q

inadvertent

A

adj. not intended or planned

An inadvertent encounter with a rattlesnake in the brush.

syn. careless, casual, chance

272
Q

adj. simplex, not complex

A

rudimentary

(rü-də-ˈmen-tə-rē)

273
Q

adj. not intended or planned

A

inadvertent

275
Q

abrupt

(ə-ˈbrəpt)

A

adj. quick; without warning

There was an abrupt change in the weather.

syn. sudden

276
Q

inoffensive

(in-ə-ˈfen(t)-siv)

A

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

The priest was a mild-mannered inoffensive fellow.

syn. anodyne, benign, hurtless, innocent

277
Q

adj. feeling or showing deep hatred or disapproval

A

contemptuous

(kən-ˈtem(p)-chə-wəs)

277
Q

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

A

oblige

(ə-ˈblīj)

278
Q

v. to prevent (something bad) from happening

A

avert

(ə-ˈvərt)

279
Q

disperse

(di-ˈspərs)

A

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

Police ordered the crowd to disperse.

syn. disassemble, dissipate, dissolve, scatter

280
Q

adj. extremely large

A

immense

(i-ˈmen(t)s)

281
Q

harbor

(här-bər)

A

v. to give shelter to

It is illegal to harbor an escaped convict.

syn. shelter, bear, cherish, entertain

282
Q

v. to agree with someone or something

A

concur

(kən-ˈkər)

283
Q

precarious

(pri-ˈker-ē-əs)

A

adj. not safe, strong, or steady

He earned a precarious livelihood by gambling.

syn. hazardous, senarius, vagarious, vicarious

285
Q

coerce

(kō-ˈərs)

A

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

A confession was coerced from the suspect by police.

syn. blackjack, force, compel, constrain

287
Q

dispersion

(di-ˈspər-zhən)

A

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

288
Q

adj. quite large

A

ample

(am-pəl)

289
Q

intrigue

(in-ˌtrēg)

A

v. to interest greatly

He was intrigued by the acclaim that he received.

syn. fascinate

290
Q

adv. almost not at all

A

scarcely

292
Q

adj. containing a mistake

A

fallacious

(fə-ˈlā-shəs)

293
Q

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

A

persevere

(pər-sə-ˈvir)

294
Q

adj. not fine or smooth

A

coarse

(kȯrs)

295
Q

adv. mainly or mostly

A

chiefly

(chē-flē)

296
Q

v. to think about or discuss something very carefully

A

deliberate

(di-ˈli-bə-ˌrāt)

297
Q

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

A

ample

(am-pəl)

298
Q

adj. having many parts that are carefully arranged

A

elaborate

(i-ˈla-b(ə-)rət)

300
Q

v. to cover with a flood of water

A

inundate

(i-(ˌ)nən-ˌdāt)

301
Q

exemplify

(ig-ˈzem-plə-ˌfī)

A

v. to be a very good example of

His works exemplify the taste of the period.

syn. symbolize, demonstrate, illustrate

302
Q

v. to make ready

A

prime

(prīm)

303
Q

caliber

(ka-lə-bər)

A

n. level of excellence, skill, etc.

I was impressed by the high caliber of the team’s work.

syn. quality, class, grade

305
Q

burgeon

(bər-jən)

A

v. to grow or develop quickly

The market for collectibles has burgeoned in recent years.

syn. thrive, accelerate, accumulate

306
Q

adj. happening or beginning now or in recent times

A

contemporary

(kən-ˈtem-pə-ˌrer-ē)

307
Q

adj. simple; not deep; near the surface

A

superficial

(sü-pər-ˈfi-shəl)

309
Q

determined

(-ˈtər-mənd)

A

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

310
Q

concede

(kən-ˈsēd)

A

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

311
Q

restore

(ri-ˈstȯr)

A

v. to give back or bring back something

The police restored law and order.

syn. revitalize, freshen, recharge, recreate

312
Q

infancy

(in-fən(t)-sē)

A

n. a beginning : an early stage of development

She has been a member of the church since its infancy.

syn. beginning

313
Q

curative

(kyu̇r-ə-tiv)

A

adj. able to cure diseases or heal people

An herb believed to have curative powers.

syn. cure, medicinal, healing, officinal

314
Q

prophecy

(prä-fə-sē)

A

n. a statement that something will happen in the future

The prophecies of the author have all come true.

syn. auguring, augury

314
Q

adj. not expressed or understood clearly

A

ambiguous

(am-ˈbi-gyə-wəs)

316
Q

adv. something that is very deep

A

profound

(prə-ˈfau̇nd)

317
Q

v. to ask for something from people

A

solicit

(sə-ˈli-sət)

319
Q

v. to want something very much

A

covet

(kə-vət)

320
Q

curious

(kyu̇r-ē-əs)

A

adj. strange, unusual, or unexpected

They were curious to find out who won the game.

syn. peculiar, inquisitive, nosy

321
Q

n. a strong feeling of happiness

A

delight

(di-ˈlīt)

322
Q

dictate

(dik-ˌtāt)

A

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

323
Q

prevalent

(pre-və-lənt)

A

adj. accepted, done, or happening often

Those teaching methods are still prevalent at some schools.

syn. commonplace, conventional, customary

324
Q

adj. very small in amount

A

nominal

(nä-mə-nəl)

325
Q

conscientious

(kän(t)-shē-ˈen(t)-shəs)

A

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

She has always been a very conscientious worker.

syn. meticulous, conscionable, ethical

326
Q

inordinate

(in-ˈȯr-dən-ət)

A

adj. going beyond what is usual, normal

I waited an inordinate amount of time.

syn. excessive, baroque, devilish, exorbitant

326
Q

v. to bring into the mind

A

evoke

(i-ˈvōk)

328
Q

dubious

(dü-bē-əs)

A

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]

330
Q

adj. not able to be bent easily

A

rigid

(ri-jəd)

331
Q

profound

(prə-ˈfau̇nd)

A

adv. something that is very deep

Everyone was profoundly impressed by the news reports.

syn. singificantly

332
Q

adj. very large or impressive

A

imposing

333
Q

v. to make (something) more noticeable

A

accentuate

(ik-ˈsen(t)-shə-ˌwāt)

334
Q

v. to keep (someone) away from other people

A

seclude

(si-ˈklüd)

335
Q

limber

(lim-bər)

A

adj. bending easily

He shaped the basket out of limber branches that could bend easily around a frame.

syn. flexible, pliant, bendy, flexible

336
Q

intricate

(in-tri-kət)

A

adj. having many parts

The movie has an intricate plot.

syn. complex, byzantine, complicate

337
Q

potent

(pō-tənt)

A

adj. very strong

He gave a potent speech at the convention.

syn. powerful

338
Q

nimble

(nim-bəl)

A

adj. able to move quickly, easily, and lightly

Her nimble fingers make knitting look so easy.

syn. alert, brainy, bright, brilliant, clever

338
Q

cavity

(ka-və-tē)

A

n. a hole formed in a tooth by decay

Some birds nest in tree cavities.

syn. hole, concavity, dent

339
Q

adverse

(ad-ˈvərs)

A

adj. displeasing, objectionable, or bad

Adverse publicity really caused the movie star’s popularity to suffer.

syn. unfavorable

340
Q

adj. continuing without stopping : not stopping

A

incessant

(in-ˈse-sənt)

341
Q

adj. giving pleasure or satisfaction

A

gratifying

343
Q

adj. to be unaware of or forgetful

A

oblivious

(ə-ˈbli-vē-əs)

344
Q

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

A

dignitary

(dig-nə-ˌter-ē)

345
Q

v. to organize ; make clear

A

unravel

(ən-ˈra-vəl)

346
Q

impulsive

(im-ˈpəl-siv)

A

adj. done suddenly and without planning

He needs to learn to control his impulsive behavior.

syn. besetting, driven, compulsive

347
Q

n. a statement that something will happen in the future

A

prophecy

(prä-fə-sē)

349
Q

adj. not planned or chosen for a particular reason

A

arbitrary

(är-bə-ˌtrer-ē)

350
Q

delight

(di-ˈlīt)

A

n. a strong feeling of happiness

We watched the fireworks with delight.

syn. elate, delectation, feast

351
Q

contemptuous

(kən-ˈtem(p)-chə-wəs)

A

adj. feeling or showing deep hatred or disapproval

Contemptuous comments about the baseball team’s pathetic showings.

syn. abhorrent, disdainful, scornful

353
Q

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

A

heroine

(her-ə-wən)

355
Q

coarse

(kȯrs)

A

adj. not fine or smooth

The dog has a thick, coarse coat.

syn. rough, grained, grainy

356
Q

adj. happening or coming after something else

A

subsequent

(səb-si-kwənt)

357
Q

adj. thin especially in an attractive or graceful way

A

slender

(slen-dər)

358
Q

apt

(apt)

A

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

359
Q

adj. bending easily

A

limber

(lim-bər)

360
Q

n. something that has not been included or done

A

omission

(ō-ˈmi-shən)

361
Q

amenity

(ə-ˈme-nə-tē)

A

n. something that makes life easier

The hotel has every amenity you could want.

syn. civility, attention, courtesy

362
Q

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

A

crush

(krəsh)

364
Q

instigate

(in(t)-stə-ˌgāt)

A

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

365
Q

profuse

(prə-ˈfyüs)

A

adj. given, produced, or existing in large amounts

He offered profuse apologies for being late.

syn. abundant, copious, galore, gushing, lavish

366
Q

valid

(va-ləd)

A

adj. producing a desired result based on truths or facts

There is no valid reason to proceed with the change.

syn. convincing

367
Q

adj. acclaimed; well-known and popular

A

celebrated

368
Q

n. a hole formed in a tooth by decay

A

cavity

(ka-və-tē)

369
Q

adj. having many parts

A

intricate

(in-tri-kət)

370
Q

striking

A

adj. unusual or extreme in a way that attracts attention

There is a striking resemblance between the girls.

syn. remarkable, arresting, bodacious, bold

371
Q

adj. unusual or extreme in a way that attracts attention

A

striking

372
Q

v. to disturb, excite, or anger

A

agitate

(a-jə-ˌtāt)

373
Q

n. ways

A

means

(mēns)

374
Q

ambiguous

(am-ˈbi-gyə-wəs)

A

adj. not expressed or understood clearly

He looked at her with an ambiguous smile.

syn. obscure, arcane, nebulous, equivocal

375
Q

feign

(fān)

A

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

376
Q

b. to promote growth or development

A

foster

(fȯs-tər)

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