Lesson 23 Flashcards
(13 cards)
1
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compel
SYN obliged
(adj) compelling
(adv) compellingly
A
- the representative were compelled to vote in favor of the legislation despite their personal opposition to it.
- the lawyer’s plea was made in a compelling manner.
2
Q
compile (v)
SYN assemble
(n) compilation
A
- the film club asked each of its members to compile a list of his or her favorite movies.
- the book is a compilation of Shakespeare’s plays.
3
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formidable (adj)
SYN overwhelming
(adv) formidably
A
(formidable task-job)
- the formidable opponent gave no sign of weakness.
- the man’s voice echoed formidably throughout the hallway.
4
Q
intrusive (adj) SYN annoying (v) intrude (n) intrusion , intruder (adv) intrusively
A
- the intrusive bacteria caused his condition to worsen.
* the intrusion of the hazardous gas made it difficult to live in the house.
5
Q
prone (adj)
SYN inclined to
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- most liquids are prone to contract when frozen.
* she is pone to study hard the night before her tests.
6
Q
prophetic (adj)
SYN predictive
(v) prophesy
(n) prophecy, prophet
A
- his prophetic powers were investigated by a team of psychologists.
- the brilliant student fulfilled his teacher’s prophecy that he would be a successful doctor.
7
Q
proportions (n)
SYN dimension
(adj) proportionate, proportional
(adv) proportionally , proportionately
A
- the goal of establishing a space station will take a team effort of major proportions.
- the pilot’s salary is proportional to that of pilots of other airlines.
8
Q
readily (adv) SYN freely (adj) ready (n) readiness (v) ready
A
- the workers readily complained about the food in the cafeteria.
- her readiness to cooperate was an important factor in the investigation.
9
Q
reliably (adv)
SYN dependably
(adj) reliant, reliable
(n) reliability, reliance
A
- an appliance must perform its task reliably to be popular with consumers.
- satellite photos show the smallest details with great reliability.
10
Q
reluctantly (adv)
SYN hesitatingly
(adj) reluctant
(n) reluctance
A
- although not completely satisfied with the contract, the officials reluctantly agreed to sign it.
- the electrician was reluctant to estimate the cost of the repair work.
11
Q
revive (v)
SYN renew
(n) revival
(adj) revived
A
- the students revived the old tradition of having a homecoming dance.
- old plays are sometimes revived by applying modern interpretation of their content.
12
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triumph (n) SYN achievement (adj) triumphal, triumphant (adv) triumphantly (v) triumph
A
- his career was characterized by one triumph after another.
- he triumphed over all of his difficulties.
13
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analogous (adj)
SYN similar to
A
- the action of light waves is analogous to the action of sound waves.
- the analogy of between the behavior of the bacteria in the lab and in the human boy is not clear.
