Set Translate4 Flashcards
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inaugural
Definition: marking the beginning of an institution or activity
Example: The president gave his inaugural speech in front of a huge crowd.
Synonym: initial
ventures
Definition: risky or daring journeys or undertakings
Example: They invested in several new business ventures.
Synonym: endeavors
entrepreneurial
Definition: characterized by taking financial risks in the hope of profit
Example: She has an entrepreneurial spirit and started her first business at 20.
Synonym: innovative
inauguration
Definition: the beginning or introduction of a system, policy, or period
Example: The new airport’s inauguration was celebrated with a grand ceremony.
Synonym: commencement
inferring
Definition: deducing or concluding information from evidence
Example: By looking at the footprints, he was inferring the animal’s size.
Synonym: deducing
impend
Definition: to be about to happen
Example: Dark clouds signaled that a storm was about to impend.
Synonym: loom
impulse shopping
Definition: buying things without planning to
Example: Impulse shopping often leads to spending more than intended.
Synonym: unplanned buying
distinctive
Definition: characteristic of one person or thing
Example: He had a distinctive voice that everyone recognized.
Synonym: unique
prosper
Definition: to succeed or thrive
Example: Businesses tend to prosper in areas with a strong economy.
Synonym: flourish
interpreting
Definition: explaining the meaning of something
Example: She did a great job interpreting the poet’s message.
Synonym: translating
vigorous
Definition: strong, healthy, and full of energy
Example: The athlete followed a vigorous training schedule.
Synonym: energetic
lush
Definition: growing thickly and healthily
Example: The garden was filled with lush greenery.
Synonym: abundant
verdant
Definition: green with grass or other vegetation
Example: The verdant hills looked beautiful in spring.
Synonym: leafy
terrain
Definition: a stretch of land with regard to its physical features
Example: The terrain became rougher as we climbed higher.
Synonym: landscape
landscape
Definition: all the visible features of an area of land
Example: The mountain landscape took my breath away.
Synonym: scenery
flout
Definition: openly disregard a rule or law
Example: He continued to flout the school’s dress code.
Synonym: defy
decency
Definition: behavior that conforms to accepted standards
Example: She showed great decency during the crisis.
Synonym: propriety
rectify
Definition: to correct a mistake
Example: The engineer quickly rectified the error in the system.
Synonym: fix
deprive
Definition: to take something away from someone
Example: Children should not be deprived of education.
Synonym: deny
manifest
Definition: to show or display clearly
Example: Her happiness was manifest in her smile.
Synonym: reveal
acquire
Definition: to get or gain something
Example: He acquired a lot of knowledge from reading.
Synonym: obtain
intellectuel
Definition: involving intellect; mental
Example: The debate was quite intellectual and challenging.
Synonym: cerebral
durability
Definition: ability to withstand wear or pressure
Example: This product is known for its durability.
Synonym: toughness
