antipathy
/æntipadi/ - n. - dislike, disgust, hatred
Ex: His campaign tactics earned Nixon the antipathy of a number of independents.
applicable
/æplikəbl/ - adj. - capable of being applied, appropriate
Ex: Gravitational rules are not applicable in space and zero gravity environments.
blot out
phr. - cover, hide, screen, veil
Ex: The dark clouds blotted out the sun.
bold
/boʊld/ - adj. - brave, daring, courageous, valiant
Ex: Despite Nancy’s bold words, there was a cold terror in her eyes.
boom
/buːm/ - v. - flourish, thrive, prosper
Ex: During the Civil War, the American economy was booming.
characteristic
(1) /kæriktəristik/ - adj. - distinctive, special, peculiar
Ex: The ostrich's characteristic size and speed set it apart from other birds.
(2) /kæriktəristik/ - n. - feature, element, trait, quality
Ex: Freedom of expression is a fundamental characteristic of democracy.
clear
/klir/ - adj. - lucid, apparent, obvious
Ex: The GNP lawmaker expressed clear opposition to the revision of the security law.
coarse
/kɔrs/ - adj. - rough, crude, vulgar
Ex: Henry's coarse language at the dinner party offended many of the guests.
concentrate
(1) /ˈkɒnsəntreɪt/ - v. - focus
Ex: The company will concentrate on the domestic market.
(2) /ˈkɒnsəntreɪt/ - v. - center, cluster
Ex: A quarter of Japan's population is concentrated in the city of Tokyo.
contemplate
/ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/ - v. - consider, ponder, brood, dwell on
Ex: John accepted a teaching position in Vancouver while he contemplated the future.
cripple
/ˈkrɪpl/ - v. - maim, disable, ruin, injure, impair
Ex: The Trojan virus crippled the software company's operations.
demanding
/dıˈmɑːndɪŋ/ - adj. - difficult, exacting
Ex: Although her career at the World Health Organization is demanding, Heather enjoys the people she works with.
deviate
/diviëit/ - v. - diverge, wander, stray
Ex: Ancient sailors looked at the stars so that they would not deviate from their course.
discover
/disˈkəvər/ - v. - ascertain, determine, find out
Ex: Galileo discovered that the concentration of neon is a tenth of its solar value.
discrete
/diskri:t/ - adj. - distinct
Ex: In Weber’s mind, the discrete elements were tied together into a coherent totality.
encompass
/ɪŋˈkʌmpəs/ - v. - include, embrace, contain
Ex: The company’s new strategic plan encompasses many different goals and ideals.
entertain
/ˌɛntərˈteɪn/ - v. - divert, amuse, please
Ex: The audience was entertained by various local bands.
far-sighted
/ˈfɑːrˈsaɪtid/ - adj. - wise, judicious
Ex: The investor was successful because he was more far-sighted than other investors.
fluctuate
/ˈflʌktʃuˌeɪt/ - v. - change, vary, vacillate, sway
Ex: Because the temperature fluctuates so much in Wisconsin, many people carry warm clothes and umbrellas in their cars.
halt
/hɔːlt/ - v. - stop, cease, stand still
Ex: The traffic guard halted Susan and her friends at the crosswalk until the light turned green.
incessantly
/insésantli/ - adv. - constantly, continuously
Ex: Patton had to incessantly plead with Congress for equipment for his army.
leading
/li:din/ - adj. - dominant, chief, foremost, primary
Ex: The leading cause of cancer in the United States is smoking, while the second is skin damage from UV-ray exposure.
modify
/müdəfài/ - v. - change, alter, adapt, vary
Ex: The lifestyle of the American people is being modified.
mutation
/mju (:) téijon/ - n. - change, alteration, modification
Ex: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention monitors infectious viruses that are likely to undergo mutation such as the SARS virus.
obelisk
/ábəlisk/ - n. - stone pillar, obelus
Ex: The movement to promote the return of the Aksum Obelisk from Rome to Ethiopia was a success.
pastime
/præstaim/ - n. - entertainment, diversion, recreation
Ex: Gambling is an addictive pastime that has ruined many people's lives.
rather than
phr. - instead of
Ex: Jinny signed up for the 8 o'clock class rather than the 9 o'clock one.
receptacle
/riséptəkl/ - n. - container, vessel, reservoir, holder
Ex: The cook put the ingredients into a receptacle.
rely
/rilai/ - v. - depend
Ex: Children rely on adults for life's necessities.
remote
/rimout/ - adj. - secluded, distant, removed
Ex: While Watson was smoking, Gertrude would sit in a remote corner of the garden.
rotten
/rátn/ - adj. - decayed, decomposed, corrupt
Ex: The cook would not accept diseased cattle, rotten flour, and wormy corn.
rove
/rouv/ - v. - roam, wander
Ex: With no destination in mind, Harry and Sally roved about the countryside.
shoddy
/jádi/ - adj. - inferior, poor, base
Ex: The professor was upset by the shoddy quality of his students' writing.
shred
/jred/ - v. - tear apart, cut, tatter
Ex: The documents were shredded to protect the client's confidentiality.
simply
/simpli/ - adv. - only, just, merely
Ex: Meteorologists thought that the radar image was simply a tropical storm, but it was actually a large hurricane.
span
(1) /spæn/ - n. - duration, period, length
Ex: The paper briefly summarizes the vast problems during the war's eleven-year span.
(2) /spæn/ - v. - extend across, cover, cross
Ex: The Golden Gate Bridge spans over 1.2 miles in length and is nearly 800 feet high.
stun
/stʌn/ - v. - amaze, astound, daze, astonish, stupefy
Ex: Many readers were stunned by the tragic end of the novel.
tranquil
/trænkwil/ - adj. - peaceful, calm, placid, serene, restful
Ex: The father and son spent a tranquil day fishing on the lake.
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