Lesson 25

Question 1

Circulate (v)
SYN distribute
(adj) circulatory
(n) circulation

Answer 1

• the news of the president’s visit circulated quickly throughout the city.
• a dollar bill remains in circulation for approximately one and a half years.

Question 2

consistently (adv)
SYN dependably
(v) consist
(n) consistency

Answer 2

• the temperature must be maintained consistently at 75 degree centigrade.
• the policy of the government concerning unemployment has been consistent.

Question 3

exhibit (v)
SYN display
(n) exhibit, exhibition, exhibitor

Answer 3

• the compound exhibits the qualities of an acid.

* it was the best exhibition of talent that I have ever seen.

Question 4

found (v)
SYN establish
(n) foundation, founder

Answer 4

• the wealthy woman founded a hospital in her hometown.

* the foundation maintained a number of philanthropic activities.

Question 5

• improperly (adv)
  SYN inappropriately
  (adj) improper
  (n) inappropriately, impropriety

Answer 5

• the disappointing outcome was a result of an improperly prepared petri dish.
• there was an impropriety with the way the funds were spent.

Question 6

impulsively (adv)
SYN capriciously
(n) impulsiveness, impulse
(adj) impulsive

Answer 6

• she reacted impulsively to the loud noise.

* many shoppers buy items on impulse.

Question 7

in frequently (adj)
SYN rarely
(adj) infrequent
(n) infrequency

Answer 7

• Tornados occur infrequently in the eastern part of the United States.
• Deserts are characterized by their infrequent rainfall.

Question 8

isolated (adj)
SYN secluded
(v) isolate
(n) isolation

Answer 8

• the failure of the communication system left the towns isolated.
• the doctors were unable to isolate the cause of the epidemic.

Question 9

overtly (adv)
SYN openly
(adj) overt

Answer 9

• he overtly disregarded the regulations.

* her overt attempt to take control of the discussion failed.

Question 10

profoundly (adv)
SYN significantly
(n) profundity
(adj) profound

Answer 10

• everyone was profoundly impressed by the news reports.

* the Noble prize is a profound recognition of outstanding achievement.

Question 11

sharply (adv)
SYN quickly
(v) sharpen
(n) sharpness

Answer 11

• car prices rose sharply over the past year.

* there was a sharp change in the humidity after the storm.

Question 12

situated (adj)
SYN located
(n) situation
(v) situate

Answer 12

• the resort town of Cancun is situated in the northern part of the Yucatan peninsula.
• they found themselves in a very difficult situation.

Question 13

subsequently (adv)
SYN afterward
(adj) subsequent

Answer 13

• the public applauded the president’s actions and subsequently his rating in the polls improved.
• this report, and all subsequent reports, must be written in the appropriate style.

Question 14

unmistakable (adj)
SYN indisputable
(adv) unmistakably

Answer 14

• The markings of the insect provided for an unmistakable identification of the species.
• It is unmistakably clear that the report must be finished by noon.

Question 15

upstanding (adj)
SYN moral
(n) upstandingness

Answer 15

• the school only accepts upstanding young adults.

* the neighborhood has been kept clean and beautiful thanks to its upstanding residents.

Question 16

briefly (adv)
SYN concisely
(adj) brief
(n) brevity

Answer 16

• the visiting professor spoke briefly at the faculty meeting.
• solar eclipse are brief moments when the Earth and Moon cross the Sun’s fixed position in the solar system.