Flashcards in Lesson 19 Deck (10)
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coherent (adj)
SYN logical
(n) coherence , cohesion
(adj) cohesive
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- it was a well-balanced, coherent presentation.
* there was a cohesive feeling among the new workers.
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evolve (v)
SYN develop
(n) evolution
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(business needs to evolve swiftly) (animal evolve)
- the management team’s idea evolved over a period of two years.
- the country’s hopes for a rapid evolution of its economy depend on approval of free trade agreements.
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generic (adj)
SYN general
(adv) generically
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- bird is the generic term used to describe animals with feathers.
- universities provide students with the generic skills needed to compete in the workplace.
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investigation SYN research, survey, probe (v) investigate (adj) investigative (n) investigator
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- the comprehensive investigation of the bank revealed no illegal activity.
- some members of the Senate wanted to appoint a special investigator.
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notion (n)
SYN concept
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(she has the notion that)
- she has the notion that she wants to become an architect.
- some outlandish notions about the origin of the solar system have been disapproved.
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novel (adj)
SYN original
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- the physicists had some novel ideas
* *the physicists had some novel ideas about traveling at the speed of light.
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nurture (v) (n)
SYN cultivate
(adj) nurturing
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- the owner of the vineyard carefully nurtures the grapevines v
- that school is well known for having a nurturing a learning environment.
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unbiased
SYN object
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- her unbiased analysis of the problem allowed her to find the solution more rapidly.
- here is unbiased proof that nitrogen exists in this compound.
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varied (adj) SYN diverse (n) variant,variation, vary, variety, variability (adv) variably (adj) variable
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- the class expressed varied opinions about the movie.
* there are various ways to solve the problem.
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antiquated (adj)
SYN old-fashioned
(n) antique
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- this antiquated machinery breaks down too frequently.
* their home is filled with antique furniture.