Verbal Basic Deck 4 Flashcards
Initiate
To begin; introduce
Example: The fraternity initiates new members every semester.
Promote
To help bring about; to raise or advantage to a higher position
Example: The object of many service clubs is to promote athletic events for the handicapped.
Conduct
Behavior
Example: Her cool conduct in the emergency inspired confidence in those around her.
Itinerary
Plan or schedule of travel
Example: Our itinerary includes three days in Florence and a week in Rome.
Adequate
Enough, Satisfactory
Example: We had a food supply that was adequate for only a week.
Arrogant
Disposed to exaggerate one’s own worth and importance
Example: The arrogant waiter refused to acknowledge the disheveled man at the counter.
Suspend
To stop or cause to be inactive temporarily
Example: Service on the line was suspended while the tracks were being repaired
Obligation
Required, morally or legally binding
Example: He has nothing in common with his family, yet he feels an obligation to visit them once or twice a year.
Chaos
Complete confusion or disorder
Example: By the time the children had finished playing with all the toys, the room was in chaos.
Comparable
Equivalent; able or worthy to be compared
Example: Her degree from a foreign university is comparable to a US master’a degree.
Prolong
To draw out to a greater length
Example: The treatment prolongs life but cannot cure the disease, which is terminal.
Motivation
Reason for doing something
Example: The motivation for her questions was not mere curiosity but a genuine desire to help.
Naive
Unsophisticated, artless
Example: He was naive as a result of a sheltered life in the country.
Reluctant
Opposing or unwilling
Example: The bank is reluctant to give further loans until all obligations are paid.
Mend
To improve, to correct, to reform
Example: The naughty child was warned to mend her ways.
Potential
Possible, not yet realized
Example: If she qualified for the promotion, her potential earnings for the next year might be close to $40,000.
Abandon
To give up with the intent of never again claiming a right or interest in
Example: Abandoned cars along the highway are unsightly.
Notify
To let someone know, inform
Example: Applicants will be notified of the results by mail.
Forfeit
To lose because of a fault
Example: The team made a couple of decisive errors and so forfeited their lead.
Evaluate
To determine the value of
Example: The purpose of the survey is to evaluate the effect of the new teaching methods on the students progress
