Dec15 Flashcards

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conscientious
adv. Conscientiously

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adj. Showing serious purpose; one who works carefully and with enthusiasm
syn. Meticulous

She is a conscientious representative of the student body.
They approached the task conscientiously.

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Convey

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v. to make something known to others; to communicate
syn. Communicate

The manager of the store conveyed his displeasure directly to the workers.
He was able to convey his message to the audience with ease.

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encompass

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v. To surround completely; to envelope
syn. Include

Her plan of study encompasses every aspect of computer science.
The course encompasses all the literature of the 19th century.

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expansion
adj. Expandable
v. Expand

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n. The act of making larger
syn. Growth

Expansion occurs when matter is heated.
The laboratory is expanding its capacity to produce computer chips.

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heighten
adj. Heightened
n. Height

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v. to cause to become greater
syn. Intensify

A very successful interview can heighten a candidate’s chance to get a job.
The public was in a heightened state of nervousness as the hurricane approached.

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highlight
n. Highlight

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v. To emphasize the part of a greater whole
syn. Emphasize

The owner’s manual highlights the basic functions of the camera.
The final goal was the highlight of the game.

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inadvertently
adj. Inadvertent

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adv. by accident; without paying attention; unexpectedly
syn. Carelessly

The reporters had inadvertently failed to include the name of one of the dignitaries.
His inadvertent calculation caused him to derive the wrong answer.

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inevitable
adv. inevitably
n. Inevitability

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adj. something that cannot be prevented from happening
syn. Unavoidable

When two weather systems meet, unpredictable weather conditions are inevitable.
The inevitability of the outcome made the challenge less exciting.

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infancy
adj. Infantile
n. Infant

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n. In the beginning stages of development
syn. Beginning

The new theory is in its infancy, and will be thoroughly tested by its critics.
The author’s infantile writing style appeals, to young readers.

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mimic
n. Mimicker

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v. To copy an action
syn. Imitate

The comedian mimicked the president’s gestures.
Parrots mimic the speech that they hear in their surroundings.

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Paramount
adv. Paramountly
n. Paramountcy

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adj. to be of highest importance
syn. Foremost

The club’s paramount goal is to raise a awareness of the importance of community service.
Being quiet is the paramount importance while watching a movie at the theater.

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proficient
adv. Proficiently
n. Proficiency

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adj. To be skilled or experienced in something
syn. Competent

The exam will test students’ proficiency in the Portuguese language.
Highly proficient athletes earn the privilege of competing in the Olympics.

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retrieve
adj. Retrieved
n. Retrieval

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v. to find and bring back
syn. Recover

Will Detroit retrieve its status at the car manufacturing center of the world?
This computerized information retrieval system is the most up-to-date system available.

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systematically
adj. Systematic
n. System

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adv. Done according to a plan
syn. Methodically

The plan was developed systematically by a team of experts.
Systematic changes in foreign policy have been proposed.

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unlikely

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adj. Not probable
syn. Doubtful

Rain is unlikely to occur during the dry season.
It is unlikely that he will want to attend the conference.

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Unwarranted

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adj. without good reason or cause; inappropriate
syn. Unjustified

His negative reaction was unwarranted.
The motorist felt that the ticket for the infraction was unwarranted.

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Zenith

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n. The highest point
syn. Apex

He reached the zenith of his profession at a very young age.
The publication of the book represented the zenith of his career.