Lesson 28 Flashcards
(15 cards)
1
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amusement (n) SYN diversion (adv) amusingly (v) amuse (adj) amusing
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- we listened in amusement as he tried to convince his friend to lend him 50$.
- his amusing comment made everyone laugh.
2
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conceivably (adv)
SYN feasibly- possibly
(v) conceive
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(It is conceivable that)
- they could conceivably earn first place with their science project.
- It is conceivable that humans will travel to distant planets one day.
3
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convert (v)
SYN alter
(n) conversation
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- when boiled, liquids convert into gases.
* the conversation from fahrenheit to centigrade can be easily made.
4
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curative (adj)
SYN healing
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- the curative properties of certain plants have been well documented.
- there is no simple cure for the ills of society.
5
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debilitating (adj)
SYN weakening
(v) debilitate
(n) debility
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(debilitating effects)
- the lack of investment saving has a debilitating effect on the economy.
- the patient’s debility limited his mobility.
6
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deplete (v)
SYN consume - use up
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(depleted all for her savings)
- she depleted all her savings to buy the word processor.
- the depletion of the Ozone layer has debilitating effects on the world.
7
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finite (adj)
SYN limited
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- there are a finite number of explanations for the unusual results.
- is there a finite number of stars in the universe.
8
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perceive (v) SYN observe (adj) perceptive, perceivable (n) perception (adv) perceptibly, perceptively
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- we perceive major differences between the two political parties.
- Porpoises are very perceptive mammals.
9
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take on (v) SYN undertake
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- certain programs take on the task of protecting a computer from harmful internet viruses.
- the athlete enjoys taking on new fitness challenges.
10
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toxic (adj)
SYN poisonous
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- disposal of toxic wastes is an ongoing environmental issue.
- this product has the highest toxicity of any known to science.
11
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tranquility (n) SYN peacefulness (v) tranquilize (adv) tranquilly (adj) tranquil
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- the tranquility of the lake at sunrise inspired a profound sense of well-being.
- his tranquil manner of expression made us all feel more secure.
12
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trap (v)
SYN retain
(n) trap
(adj) trapped
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- I was trapped into paying for the meal.
* the trapped animals were released after being tagged by the wildlife conservationists.
13
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undeniably (adv)
SYN absolutely
undeniable (adj)
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- of all the planets in our solar system, the earth is undeniably the most conductive to supporting life.
- it is undeniable that he has skill, but he needs to show more initiative.
14
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underestimated (adj)
SYN miscalculated
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- the underestimated demand for tickets made the theatre manager plan better for the next performance.
- the treasurer underestimated the cost of the new furniture.
15
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aggravating (adj)
SYN irritating
(n) aggravation
(v) aggravate
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aggravate (the situation, crisis)
- the aggravating delay was caused by road repairs.
- the shortage of the work aggravated the crisis in the small town.
