Dec8 Flashcards
accounts for
ph.v. To take something into consideration; to provide reasons for an event
syn. explain
He did not account for earth’s gravity in his physics calculations.
Her intense studying accounts for her excellent grades.
accurate
adj. Accurately
n. Accuracy
adj. Careful an exact
syn. Precise
She was able to make accurate observations with the new telescope.
Experiments must be conducted with accuracy.
acute
adj. acutely
n. acuteness
adj. having a sudden consequence or severe effect.
syn. Intense
The president was acutely aware of the fact that her decision would be unpopular.
He was suffering from an acute headache .
classify
adj. Classified
n. Classification
v. to place into groups according to type
syn. Arrange
Biologist classify life forms into many phylla.
The library’s catalog is a classification of books in the library.
currency
n. Monetary unit; cash
syn. Money
Most purchases in foreign countries must be made in the local currency.
The Japanese currency is gaining strength against the dollar.
dense
adj. Densely
n. Density
adj. Closely packed or crowded; difficult to see through
syn. thick
The boating accident was caused by the dense fog.
Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated cities in the world.
dim
adj. Dimly
v. Dim
n. Dimness
adj. Not bright or clear
syn. Faint
The light was too dim for studying.
The stars dimly lit the evening sky.
Display
n. Display.
v. To show; reveal
Syn. Exhibit
The model displayed the details of the humans hand.
The candidate’s display of anger was unfortunate.
exports
adj. Exported
v. Export
n. Products sold abroad
syn. foreign sales
The United States’ imports now exceed its exports.
Exported goods are usually high in quality.
gigantic
adv. Gigantically
adj. Very large
syn. Enormous
Reaching the moon was a gigantic step in space exploration for mankind.
New methods of farming offers gigantic advantages over the old methods. Gigantic very large.
impressive
adv. Impressively
v. Impress
n. Impression
adj. Causing admiration because of an object’s importance, size, or quality
syn. imposing
Lincoln power of persuasion was impressive.
Everyone left with a good impression of the play.
install
n. Installation
n. Installer
v. To set up or create an office; to place in a fixed position
syn. Establish
The software we needed was already installed on the computer.
Antonia was installed as president of the art club last week.
jargon
adj. jargony
n. language specific to a profession or activity
syn. terminology
The legal jargon in the contract was confusing.
Science fiction jargon used in television shows and movies often comes from real science.
saturate
n. saturation
adj. saturated
v. to feel or occupied to the maximum level
syn. Overflow
In order to paint, you must saturate a brush with a hue of your choice.
In order to obtain food, the sponge saturate itself with sea water.
straightforward
adv. Straightforwardly
n. Straightforwardness
adj. Easy to understand; simple; honest
syn. Uncomplicated
The assembly directions were straightforward.
He’s straightforward approach to his business dealings earned him respect.