Flashcards in Lesson 10 Deck (13):
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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.
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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.
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drab (adj)
SYN colorless
(n) drabness
(adv) drably
* their clothing was quite drab.
* the drabness of the desert made driving less interesting.
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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.
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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.
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exceptional (adj)
SYN phenomenal
(adv) exceptionally
* the orchestra's performance was exceptional.
* the North Star is exceptionally bright.
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hazardous = precarious = perilous (adj)
SYN dangerous
(n) hazard
(adv) hazardously
* handling flammable liquids is hazardous.
* there are many hazards involved with starting a business.
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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.
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prime,primed (adj)
SYN prepare
(n) prime
* the directors primed the actors before the performance.
* Mozart passed away in the prime of his life.
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rudimentary (adj)
SYN basic
(n) rudiment
* he has a rudimentary knowledge of computers.
* the rudiments of grammar are taught in all English classes.
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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.
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vigorous (adj)
SYN strong
(adv) vigorously
(n) vigor
* his vigorous defense of the issues impressed everyone.
* he approached his work with vigor.
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