Lesson 10 Flashcards
(13 cards)
dominant (adj) SYN major (adv) dominantly (v) dominate
(dominant gene)
- the dominant life forms of the Paleozoic era lived in the water.
- the skyscraper dominated the skyline.
dormant (adj) SYN inactive (n) dormitory
(dormant volcano)
- the volcano had been dormant for hundreds of years before the eruption month.
- the seniors live in the new dormitory.
drab (adj)
SYN colorless
(n) drabness
(adv) drably
- their clothing was quite drab.
* the drabness of the desert made driving less interesting.
dramatic (adj) SYN emotional (v) dramatize (adv) dramatically (n) drama
- the dramatic finish to the game left us speechless.
* the hurricane dramatically changed the coastline.
elaborate (adj) (v)
SYN complex
(adv) elaborately
(n) elaboration
- an elaborate head dress
indicated rank within Aztec community. - his elaboration of the issue was quite through.
exceptional (adj) SYN phenomenal (adv) exceptionally
- the orchestra’s performance was exceptional.
* the North Star is exceptionally bright.
hazardous = precarious = perilous (adj)
SYN dangerous
(n) hazard
(adv) hazardously
- handling flammable liquids is hazardous.
* there are many hazards involved with starting a business.
minuscule (adj)
SYN tiny
(adj) minute
(n) minutia
- the sale of the building had a minuscule effect on the profits of the corporation.
- some leaves are covered with minute hairs.
prime,primed (adj)
SYN prepare
(n) prime
- the directors primed the actors before the performance.
* Mozart passed away in the prime of his life.
rudimentary (adj)
SYN basic
(n) rudiment
- he has a rudimentary knowledge of computers.
* the rudiments of grammar are taught in all English classes.
superficial (adj)
SYN shallow , relationship
(adv) superficially
(superficial relationship)
- the inspector determined that the crack in the bridge was only superficial.
- you should not try to answer the questions superficially.
vigorous (adj)
SYN strong
(adv) vigorously
(n) vigor
- his vigorous defense of the issues impressed everyone.
* he approached his work with vigor.
distinct (adj)
SYN define
(adv) distinctly
(n) distinction
- there was a distinct aroma of coffee in the restaurant.
* the two theories are distinctly different from each other.