Vocabulary 4 Flashcards
disseminate
to spread information
chronic
constant
overlook
miss, to not notice sth
deprivation
the lack of sth you need to be happy, comfortable, healthy
disastrous
very bad
disrupt
to destroy often temporarily
impair
damage sth
susceptibility
the state of being liable to be influenced by sth, sensitivity
+ Sleep deprivation leads to greater susceptibility to motor vehicle accidents.
derive
to get an advantage, good feeling etc from sth
+ Medically, we will derive great benefits from this technique.
substantial
large in amount of number, considerable
+ The money involved is substantial.
cite
- to mention sth as an example
- to give the exact words of sth written
compel
to force sb to do sth
flop
v. fail
n. sth that fails completely
novelty
sth new and different
retain
keep
dazzle
amaze
elaborate
v. develop or present a theory, policy or system in further details
adj. complicated, detailed
gimmick
a trick or device intended to attract attention
odor
smell, scent (esp an unpleasant one)
scheme
v. to make or take part in illegal plans
n. plan, project
perception
the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses.
+ He is a man of keen perception.
+ What’s your perception of the matter?
patron
customer, client, sponsor
thereby
by that means
adjacent
next to sth else