Flashcards in Lesson 25 Deck (16):
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Circulate (v)
SYN distribute
(adj) circulatory
(n) circulation
* 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.
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consistently (adv)
SYN dependably
(v) consist
(n) consistency
* the temperature must be maintained consistently at 75 degree centigrade.
* the policy of the government concerning unemployment has been consistent.
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exhibit (v)
SYN display
(n) exhibit, exhibition, exhibitor
* the compound exhibits the qualities of an acid.
* it was the best exhibition of talent that I have ever seen.
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found (v)
SYN establish
(n) foundation, founder
* the wealthy woman founded a hospital in her hometown.
* the foundation maintained a number of philanthropic activities.
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* improperly (adv)
SYN inappropriately
(adj) improper
(n) inappropriately, impropriety
* the disappointing outcome was a result of an improperly prepared petri dish.
* there was an impropriety with the way the funds were spent.
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impulsively (adv)
SYN capriciously
(n) impulsiveness, impulse
(adj) impulsive
* she reacted impulsively to the loud noise.
* many shoppers buy items on impulse.
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in frequently (adj)
SYN rarely
(adj) infrequent
(n) infrequency
* Tornados occur infrequently in the eastern part of the United States.
* Deserts are characterized by their infrequent rainfall.
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isolated (adj)
SYN secluded
(v) isolate
(n) isolation
* the failure of the communication system left the towns isolated.
* the doctors were unable to isolate the cause of the epidemic.
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overtly (adv)
SYN openly
(adj) overt
* he overtly disregarded the regulations.
* her overt attempt to take control of the discussion failed.
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profoundly (adv)
SYN significantly
(n) profundity
(adj) profound
* everyone was profoundly impressed by the news reports.
* the Noble prize is a profound recognition of outstanding achievement.
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sharply (adv)
SYN quickly
(v) sharpen
(n) sharpness
* car prices rose sharply over the past year.
* there was a sharp change in the humidity after the storm.
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situated (adj)
SYN located
(n) situation
(v) situate
* the resort town of Cancun is situated in the northern part of the Yucatan peninsula.
* they found themselves in a very difficult situation.
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subsequently (adv)
SYN afterward
(adj) subsequent
* 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.
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unmistakable (adj)
SYN indisputable
(adv) unmistakably
* 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.
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upstanding (adj)
SYN moral
(n) upstandingness
* the school only accepts upstanding young adults.
* the neighborhood has been kept clean and beautiful thanks to its upstanding residents.
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