Dec7 Flashcards
accelerate
n. Acceleration
n. Excelerator
v. to go faster
syn. hasten
The action of molecules accelerates when they are heated.
The poor condition of the motor made acceleration difficult.
crush
adj. Crushing
n. Crush
v. To press together so as to completely distort the shape or nature of the object
syn. Grind
The machine crushes corn to produce cornmeal.
Passage of the legislation was a crushing blow to the president’s program.
cultivate
adj. Cultivated
n. Cultivation
v. To plant and raise a crop; to encourage growth of a relationship or friendship
syn. Grow
The professionals had common interests that allowed them to cultivate a working relationship with each other.
The cultivation of diverse crops in pre-Colombian America is well documented.
derive
v. To come from or find something from its starting point
syn. obtain
The English word “descendent“ is derived from the Latin word “decadere.“
He derives great joy from growing vegetables in his backyard.
dictate
adj. dictatorial
n. dictator
v. to state demands with the power to enforce
syn. Impose
The workers were not in a position to dictate demands to management.
His boss resembled a dictator.
distinguish
adj. Distinguishable
adj. Distinguished
adj. Distinguishing
v. To hear, see, or recognize differences
syn. Discriminate
Some people cannot distinguish color well.
Anteater are distinguished by their long noses.
docile
adv. Docilely
n. Docility
adj. Easy to control or train
syn. manageable
The moose is typically a very docile animal.
Many rebellious young people see docility as a business.
Engender
v. To cause something new to exist; to create
syn. Produce
The politician’s charisma engendered enthusiasm.
Economic conditions in the 1950s engendered an era of industrial growth.
engross
n. Engrossment
adj. Engrossing
v. To become completely occupied or involved in an activity
syn. Engage
The teacher’s lecture engrossed the entire class.
O. Henry’s short stories engross readers all the way to their surprise endings.
flaw
adj. flawed
n. a small sign of damage that makes an item imperfect
syn. defect
There is a flaw in his theory.
They noticed that the contract was flawed.
harvest
adj. Harvested
v. Harvest
n. The act of collecting a crap; the crops gathered
syn. Gather
The United States had a comparatively good grain harvest this year.
They were able to harvest the crop from the rain.
Mammoth
n. Mammoth
adj. Very large
syn. Enormous
The successful entrepreneur is now known as a mammoth in the computer world.
The physics teacher required the students to purchase a mammoth textbook.
mirror
n. Mirror
v. to show, as in a mirror
syn. Reflect
The results of the study mirror public opinion.
The strength of the economy is mirrored in the standard of living of the people.
negotiate
n. Negotiation
n. Negotiator
v. to find a middle ground, come to an agreement
syn. Bargain
He negotiated with his teacher for an extension on the project.
The negotiations brought about an end to the conflict.
obtain
adj. Obtainable
v. to gain or secure something
syn. gain
The university obtained a new particle Excelerator.
The painting by Whistler was not obtainable.