Lesson 14 Flashcards
(13 cards)
1
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arid (adj)
SYN dry
A
- the area known as the Sahra Desert is one of the most arid places in the world.
- the valley on the leeward side of the mountain was extremely arid.
2
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avert (v)
SYN prevent
(adj) avertable
(n) aversion
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- she could have averted the accident if she had not been texting while driving.
- the citizens packed sandbags along the river bank to avert the flooding of their streets.
3
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ample (adj) = adequate
SYN sufficient
(adv) amply
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- there is ample evidence that the young man was speeding when the accident occurred.
- she was amply paid for the work she completed.
4
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defy (v) SYN resist (adv) defyingly (adj) defying
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(defy the laws)
- I defy you to find that book in the library’s collection.
- the circus performer demonstrated his death-defying routine.
5
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diligent (adj)
SYN conscientious
(adv) diligently
(n) diligence
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- Stephanie displayed great diligence in the completion of her assignments.
- the diligent worker received recognition for his accomplishments.
6
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enact (v)
SYN to pass a law , legislate
(n) enactment
(adj) enacted
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- congress enacted the legislation during its last session.
* the enactment of the laws was in the hands of the Senate.
7
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feign (v)
SYN simulate
(adj) feigned
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- she feigned illness when it was time to visit the dentist.
- the athlete feigned his injury.
8
Q
fertile (adj)
SYN rich
(n) fertility, fertilizer
(v) fertilize
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(fertile mind, fertile brain, fertile imagination)
- the delta areas of rivers are known for their fertile soil.
- fertilizer are used on crops to increase yields.
9
Q
freshly (adv)
SYN recently
(v) freshen
(n) freshness
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- freshly harvested produce is hard to find in the winter months.
- the product’s freshness depends on an efficient transportation system to bring it to market.
10
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indiscriminate (adj)
arbitrary
(adv) indiscriminately
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- the indiscriminate arrangement of the product made the store confusing.
- the book’s chapters seem to be organized indiscriminately.
11
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pinpoint (v) (adj)
SYN locate
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- the engineers were immediately able to pinpoint the problem with the bridge.
- the news advanced thermometer measure the temperature with pinpoint accuracy.
12
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spacious (adj)
SYN expansive
(n) spaciousness , space
(adv) spaciously
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- the spacious plains of the midwest make up the nation’s breadbasket.
- a vacuum is an empty space.
13
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withstand (v)
SYN survive
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- she cannot withstand the pressure of her job.
* the old building withstood the terrible storm
