Dec8

Question 1

accounts for

Answer 1

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.

Question 2

accurate
adj. Accurately
n. Accuracy

Answer 2

adj. Careful an exact
syn. Precise

She was able to make accurate observations with the new telescope.
Experiments must be conducted with accuracy.

Question 3

acute
adj. acutely
n. acuteness

Answer 3

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 .

Question 4

classify
adj. Classified
n. Classification

Answer 4

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.

Question 5

currency

Answer 5

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.

Question 6

dense
adj. Densely
n. Density

Answer 6

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.

Question 7

dim
adj. Dimly
v. Dim
n. Dimness

Answer 7

adj. Not bright or clear
syn. Faint

The light was too dim for studying.
The stars dimly lit the evening sky.

Question 8

Display
n. Display.

Answer 8

v. To show; reveal
Syn. Exhibit

The model displayed the details of the humans hand.
The candidate’s display of anger was unfortunate.

Question 9

exports
adj. Exported
v. Export

Answer 9

n. Products sold abroad
syn. foreign sales

The United States’ imports now exceed its exports.
Exported goods are usually high in quality.

Question 10

gigantic
adv. Gigantically

Answer 10

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.

Question 11

impressive
adv. Impressively
v. Impress
n. Impression

Answer 11

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.

Question 12

install
n. Installation
n. Installer

Answer 12

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.

Question 13

jargon
adj. jargony

Answer 13

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.

Question 14

saturate
n. saturation
adj. saturated

Answer 14

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.

Question 15

straightforward
adv. Straightforwardly
n. Straightforwardness

Answer 15

adj. Easy to understand; simple; honest
syn. Uncomplicated

The assembly directions were straightforward.
He’s straightforward approach to his business dealings earned him respect.

Question 16

uniform
adv. Uniformly
n. Uniformity

Answer 16

adj. Every part being the same
syn. consistent

Bread has a uniform texture.
The grades on the test for uniformly poor.

Question 17

vibrant
adv. Vibrantly
n. vibrance

Answer 17

adj. Lively; powerful; full of action; bright.
syn. Brilliant

His vibrant personality made him well liked by everyone.
The vibrance of the city is attractive to many individuals.