Set 14 Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What does ‘affiliated’ mean?
A
(adj., part.) associated, connected
Synonyms: attached, related; Antonyms: dissociated, unconnected
2
Q
What does ‘ascertain’ mean?
A
(v.) to find out
Synonyms: discover, establish
3
Q
What does ‘attainment’ mean?
A
(n.) an accomplishment, the act of achieving
Synonyms: achievement, fulfillment; Antonyms: failure, defeat
4
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What does ‘bequeath’ mean?
A
(v.) to give or pass on as an inheritance
Synonyms: transmit, bestow
5
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What does ‘cogent’ mean?
A
(adj.) forceful, convincing
Synonyms: persuasive, compelling; Antonyms: weak, unconvincing
6
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What does ‘converge’ mean?
A
(v.) to move toward one point
Synonyms: meet, unite, intersect; Antonyms: diverge, separate