apt
(1) /əpt/ - adj. - inclined, prone, disposed
Ex: Chris is apt to forget the names of most people.
(2) /əpt/ - adj. - appropriate, proper, suitable
Ex: Hotels are apt places to give a dinner party.
astonish
/əˈstänɪʃ/ - v. - surprise, astound, shock, startle
Ex: James was astonished to be chosen for such a prestigious award.
chronically
/ˈkränɪkəli/ - adv. - constantly, persistently, continuously, habitually
Ex: The chronically late employee was punished by his boss.
daub
/dɔːb/ - v. - coat, cover, plaster, slather
Ex: Jeffrey decorated his room by daubing red paint in patches all over his walls.
domain
(1) /dəˈmeɪn/ - n. - region, area, territory, realm
Ex: Sinchi Roca, the second emperor, made no military campaigns to add land to the Inca domain.
(2) /dəˈmeɪn/ - n. - field, area, sphere
Ex: Once the domain of experts, computer programming can be made easy with new software.
enthusiastic
/ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/ - adj. - eager, ardent, zealous
Ex: The citizenry was enthusiastic about the president's decision to cut taxes by ten percent.
extend
(1) /ɪkˈstɛnd/ - v. - stretch, reach, range
Ex: The Sahara desert extends far and wide.
(2) /ɪkˈstɛnd/ - v. - expand, enlarge, increase, prolong, lengthen
Ex: Thomas Jefferson extended the territory of the United States with the Louisiana Purchase.
feat
/fiːt/ - n. - achievement, accomplishment, exploit
Ex: The Taj Mahal is considered a remarkable feat of engineering.
fulfill
(1) /fʊlˈfɪl/ - v. - accomplish, achieve, execute
Ex: Everyone wants to fulfill their wildest dreams.
(2) /fʊlˈfɪl/ - v. - satisfy, meet
Ex: The contract clauses fulfilled our requirements.
give over to
/ɡɪv ˈoʊvər tə/ - phr. - dedicate, devote, commit
Ex: John Brown gave his life over to the cause against slavery.
heavy
/ˈhɛvi/ - adj. - ponderous, weighty; burdensome
Ex: The roof of the cabin collapsed under the heavy weight of the snow.
hibernation
/ˌhaɪbərˈneɪʃən/ - n. - sleep, dormancy
Ex: Hibernation in winter is common in certain mammal species.
illusion
/ɪˈluʒən/ - n. - false impression
Ex: The magician created the illusion that the woman’s head was removed from her body.
intrigue
(1) /ɪnˈtriɡ/ - v. - attract, fascinate, interest
Ex: Young Albert was intrigued by the mysteries of science.
(2) /ɪnˈtriɡ/ - v. - plot, conspire
Ex: The police didn’t believe Jim intrigued with the enemy against the government.
luxuriant
/lʌgˈʒʊəriənt/ - adj. - abundant, exuberant, opulent
Ex: Tracts of luxuriant plant life and colonies of teeming insects cover the Amazon river basin.
magnitude
/ˈmægnɪˌtjuːd/ - n. - extent, measure, degree; volume, size, amplitude
Ex: The magnitude of an earthquake is measured on the Richter Scale.
maintain
(1) /meɪnˈteɪn/ - v. - affirm, contend, claim
Ex: Some participants maintained that their present situation was worse than before.
(2) /meɪnˈteɪn/ - v. - sustain, continue, preserve, keep
Ex: J.K. Rowling has maintained a private life despite the media attention she has received.
monitor
/ˈmɑnɪtər/ - v. - check, examine, inspect
Ex: The U.S. Department of Agriculture monitors food safety.
outbreak
(1) /ˈaʊtˌbreɪk/ - n. - epidemic
Ex: The outbreak of measles came to be a serious problem.
(2) /ˈaʊtˌbreɪk/ - n. - eruption, explosion, burst
Ex: The outbreak of violence was a sure sign of what was to come.
periodically
/ˌpɪrɪˈɒdɪkəli/ - adv. - at intervals, regularly
Ex: The fire alarms are tested periodically to ensure they are working properly.
release
(1) /rɪˈliːs/ - v. - free, liberate, loose
Ex: Johnson will be released from prison tomorrow.
(2) /rɪˈliːs/ - v. - emit, give off, discharge, exude
Ex: The burning of fossil fuels releases poisonous gases into the air.
(3) /rɪˈliːs/ - v. - loosen, untie, unfasten
Ex: The first-aid worker released the tourniquet slowly after the bleeding had stopped.
rendering
/ˈrɛndərɪŋ/ - n. - performance, presentation, rendition
Ex: The pianist's rendering of the piece drew rave reviews.
renowned
/rɪˈnaʊnd/ - adj. - famous, celebrated, eminent, prominent
Ex: The renowned scientist was disgraced when it was discovered that he had lied about his work.
reproduce
(1) /ˌriːprəˈduːs/ - v. - copy, duplicate, imitate
Ex: The photograph of the president slipping on ice was reproduced in all the major dailies.
(2) /ˌriːprəˈduːs/ - v. - breed, multiply, spawn
Ex: All living organisms need to reproduce to keep their species alive.
rugged
/ˈrʌɡɪd/ - adj. - rough, uneven, bumpy
Ex: The rugged terrain proved a challenge for the hikers.
self-sufficient
/ˌsɛlf səˈfɪʃənt/ - adj. - independent, self-reliant
Ex: People in Western societies are expected to be self-sufficient after graduation.
speculative
(1) /ˈspɛkjʊlətɪv/ - adj. - theoretical, academic
Ex: An exact date for the appearance of Homo sapiens remains speculative.
(2) /ˈspɛkjʊlətɪv/ - adj. - thoughtful, reflective, meditative
Ex: Though rather aggressive in his youth, Robert became more speculative later in life.
stimulate
/ˈstɪmjuleɪt/ - v. - prompt, activate, spur, inspire
Ex: The loud music stimulated the dancers to move faster.
subordinate
/səˈbɔrdɪnət/ - adj. - inferior, subject, dependent
Ex: The lieutenants were subordinate to the captain.
torrential
/tɔˈrɛnʃəl/ - adj. - wild, violent
Ex: The village was flooded after eight hours of torrential rains.
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