akin to
/əˈkɪn tuː/ - phr. - similar to
Ex: Ukrainians are culturally and linguistically akin to Russians.
appealing
/əˈpiːlɪŋ/ - adj. - desirable, attractive, charming, winsome
Ex: Advertising firms try to create appealing brand images.
approach
/əˈproʊtʃ/ - n. - method, way
Ex: A psychodynamic approach to the guidance of children has infused North American popular culture.
approach
/əˈproʊtʃ/ - v. - move toward, come toward, reach
Ex: Parents should teach their children what to do if approached by a stranger.
argue
/ˈɑːrɡjuː/ - v. - dispute, debate, claim, discuss
Ex: After arguing with the child, Susan tried to soothe him.
assert
/əˈsɝːt/ - v. - claim, declare, maintain
Ex: Most antivirus experts asserted that no computer worm is a good worm.
brace
/breɪs/ - v. - support, buttress, reinforce
Ex: The walls of the newly constructed building were braced by metal beams dug deep into the ground.
catastrophic
/ˌkætəˈstrɑːfɪk/ - adj. - disastrous, tragic
Ex: The attack on Pearl Harbor was a catastrophic event in American history.
clarify
/ˈklærəˌfaɪ/ - v. - elucidate, clear up
Ex: Homer sought to clarify his argument in favor of the death penalty using contemporary analogies and references.
constantly
/ˈkɑːnstəntli/ - adv. - continually, continuously, always, perpetually
Ex: As Priscilla walked through the village for the first time in 20 years, she was constantly reminded of her childhood.
deception
/dɪˈsɛpʃən/ - n. - fraud, cheating, trickery
Ex: Margaret’s deception in providing false testimony to the police earned her ten years in prison.
distinct
(1) /dɪˈstɪŋkt/ - adj. - separate, different, discrete
Ex: Each region of Italy maintains its own distinct traditions and flavors of Italy.
(2) /dɪˈstɪŋkt/ - adj. - definite, apparent, clear
Ex: The onion has a distinct flavor.
edition
/ɪˈdɪʃən/ - n. - version, volume
Ex: The newest edition of the encyclopedia includes more diagrams.
elaborate
/ɪˈlæbəˌreɪt/ - adj. - detailed, intricate, complicated, complex
Ex: Youths in some African tribes go through an elaborate initiation rite to prepare themselves for adult life.
flaw
/flɔː/ - n. - defect, blemish, fault, failing, shortcoming
Ex: In the play Cyrano de Bergerac, the protagonist’s most obvious flaw is his grotesque nose.
flood
/flʌd/ - v. - inundate, deluge, overflow
Ex: The town was flooded with water after the levee broke.
floods of
/flʌdz ʌv/ - phr. - great number of
Ex: Authorities concerned about floods of immigrants failed to persuade the Chinese government to assist them.
habitat
/ˈhæbɪˌtæt/ - n. - home, dwelling, living quarter
Ex: Efforts to protect lynx habitats are under way in 57 forests in 16 states.
hint
/hɪnt/ - n. - indication, implication
Ex: When the host of the party began getting ready for bed, her guests took the hint to go home.
intensify
/ɪnˈtɛnsəˌfaɪ/ - v. - strengthen, reinforce, deepen
Ex: The Kansas Nebraska Act intensified the sectional quarrel over the extension of slavery.
intentional
/ɪnˈtɛnʃənl/ - adj. - deliberate, designed, planned, purposeful
Ex: Increased oil prices were the intentional result of the decision to cut back production.
kin
/kɪn/ - n. - relative
Ex: Seamus traveled to Ireland to visit his kin, whom he had only seen before in photographs.
make one’s way
/meɪk wʌnz weɪ/ - phr. - travel, journey, trek
Ex: The first explorers used canoes to make their way down the country’s many rivers.
measure
/ˈmɛʒər/ - v. - gauge, calculate, estimate
Ex: Religion cannot be measured by human standards, since it is of divine origin.
minute
/maɪˈnuːt/ - adj. - tiny, diminutive; detailed, precise
Ex: Many microchips are so minute that a microscope is needed to see them fully.
notwithstanding
/ˌnɑt·wɪθˈstæn·dɪŋ/ - prep. - despite, in spite of, nevertheless
Ex: The proposal for a pay cut was approved, notwithstanding our objection.
profound
/prəˈfaʊnd/ - adj. - deep, abysmal
Ex: Carson has a profound sense of responsibility for the zoo animals’ welfare.
protect
/prəˈtɛkt/ - v. - shield, defend, guard
Ex: The chief was the leader that the people counted on to protect them.
receive
/rɪˈsiːv/ - v. - obtain, accept, acquire, get
Ex: Once an international student receives a letter of acceptance from an American university, he or she can apply for a student visa.
relevance
/ˈrɛləvəns/ - n. - germaneness, pertinence
Ex: The 30-page research paper lacks relevance because it cites only two sources.
reliance
/rɪˈlaɪəns/ - n. - dependence
Ex: The country’s reliance on imported oil is becoming larger.
represent
(1) /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/ - v. - depict, portray, express
Ex: The report represents the current situation in our schools.
(2) /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/ - v. - stand for
Ex: Bill Cosby’s comedy represents a common form of humor popular during the 1980s.
require
/rɪˈkwaɪr/ - v. - demand, entail, call for, enjoin
Ex: The book publishers required Mahfouz to be present.
resemble
/rɪˈzɛmbəl/ - v. - be similar to, be like, take after
Ex: The bar is designed to resemble a hotel lobby desk.
resolve
(1) /rɪˈzɑlv/ - v. - determine, decide
Ex: After losing thousands of dollars in the stock market, Peter resolved never to dabble in stocks again.
(2) /rɪˈzɑlv/ - v. - find a solution for, solve
Ex: The American newcomers resolved some of their conflicts.
retard
/rɪˈtɑrd/ - v. - delay
Ex: Failing to obtain the necessary inputs on time can retard the production of the final product.
roster
/ˈrɑːstər/ - n. - list, register, rota
Ex: The baseball coach read the final roster of names listing all players who made the cut.
scenic
/ˈsiːnɪk/ - adj. - beautiful, picturesque
Ex: Many of Switzerland’s tourists are attracted by the scenic views of the Alps.
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