Lesson 10 Flashcards
distinction noun
/dɪˈstɪŋkʃn/
=different/crearly noticed/definite*
distinction (between A and B)
We need to (draw )a distinction between the two events
principal adj
primary/main/major/dominant*
new roads will link the principal cities of the area
dominate verb
ˈdɑːmɪneɪt
-primary/principal/major*
-the skyscaper dominated the skyline(control)
As a child he was dominated by his father.
the history of male domination *over women(control)(n)
dormant adjective
ˈdɔːrmənt
=not growing /not producing/asleep/in active*
a dormant volcano
the seniors live in the new dormitory(n)
drab adj
colorless*/boring
drab women dressed in brown and greys(boring)
dramatic adjective
drəˈmætɪk
imagination/exciting/emotional*/sudden
-the dramatic finish to the game left us speechless
-the hurricane dramatically changed the coastline(suddenly/surprise)
-a dramatic victory(exciting)
eclectic adjective
ɪˈklektɪk
diverse*
i have eclectic taste in music
elaboration noun
ɪˌlæbəˈreɪʃn
complex*/full of details
the elaboration of an idea(details)
She had prepared a very elaborate meal.(adj)
exceptional adjective
ɪkˈsepʃənl
out standing/phenomenal*/unusual
your performance was quite exceptional
authentic adjective
ɔːˈθentɪk
genuine/honest/true/real
I don’t know if the painting is authentic
Is the painting a genuine Picasso?
minuscule adjective
ˈmɪnəskjuːl
tiny*
minuscule handwriting
prime adjective*
-main; most important
My prime concern is to protect my property.
-of the best quality= prime beef
prime noun
the time in your life when you are strongest or most successful
mozard passed away in the prime of his life
prime noun
the time in your life when you are strongest or most successful
mozard passed away in the prime of his life
prime verb
prepare*
the director primed the actors
