accomplish
/əˈkʌmplɪʃ/ - v. - achieve, reach, fulfill
Ex: Nothing could keep David from accomplishing his goal.
accordingly
/əˈkɔːrdɪŋli/ - adv. - therefore, thus, consequently
Ex: Sam was told to speak briefly; accordingly, he cut short his speech.
alarm
(1) /əˈlɑːrm/ - n. - fear, fright, panic
Ex: Jane felt alarm at the sight of the snake.
(2) /əˈlɑːrm/ - v. - upset, surprise, startle
Ex: The result of Taiwan's presidential election is certain to alarm Beijing.
apparatus
/ˌæpəˈrætəs/ - n. - equipment, machine, device
Ex: SCUBA is an acronym for Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus.
backbone
/ˈbækˌboʊn/ - n. - foundation, spine
Ex: Agriculture has formed the backbone of the country's economy.
bode
/boʊd/ - v. - foretell, presage
Ex: The early sales figures bode well for the success of the book.
cargo
/ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/ - n. - load, freight, shipment, burden
Ex: The sailors unloaded the cargo from the ship.
composition
/ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/ - n. - make-up, formation, organization
Ex: The composition of ordinary table salt is a mixture of chloride and sodium.
conduit
/ˈkɒndʒuːɪt/ - n. - pipe, channel
Ex: Cable networks are a crucial conduit for delivering information.
consider
/kənˈsɪdər/ - v. - contemplate, muse; deem
Ex: One must carefully consider what to do first.
dual
/ˈduːəl/ - adj. - double
Ex: After the addition of the camera feature, many cellular phones began to serve a dual purpose.
encroach
/ɪnˈkroʊtʃ/ - v. - invade, trespass, intrude
Ex: The hunters were fined heavily for encroaching on the farmer's property.
ensue
/ɪnˈsuː/ - v. - follow, result, succeed
Ex: The two students began arguing and a fight ensued.
equip
/ɪˈkwɪp/ - v. - furnish, provide
Ex: The laboratory is equipped for atomic research.
establish
/ɪˈstæblɪʃ/ - v. - organize, constitute, set up, institute, found
Ex: Washington's first concern was to establish the executive departments.
exorbitant
/ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtənt/ - adj. - expensive, excessive, extravagant, immoderate
Ex: The restaurant is excellent, but its prices are exorbitant.
explicit
/ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/ - adj. - clear, obvious, unambiguous, definite
Ex: The secretary was given explicit instructions not to give callers the manager's private phone number.
frantic
/ˈfræntɪk/ - adj. - hectic, desperate, frenzied
Ex: There was a frantic rush to get the last available tickets before the game.
hectic
/ˈhɛktɪk/ - adj. - full of excitement, feverish, fervid
Ex: The child had a pretty hectic day at school.
inaugurate
/ɪˈnɔːɡjʊreɪt/ - v. - begin, commence, install
Ex: Following every federal election year in America, a ceremony is held to inaugurate the new president's term of office.
incise
/ɪnˈsaɪz/ - v. - carve, cut, engrave
Ex: A stone incised with decorative symbols was recently purchased by the museum.
jubilant
/ˈdʒuːbɪlənt/ - adj. - exulting, joyful
Ex: Michelle seemed to be jubilant at her success.
mode
/moʊd/ - n. - form, fashion, method, style
Ex: The North Americans showed a desire for an effective mode of transportation.
ominous
/ˈɒmɪnəs/ - adj. - foreboding, threatening, doomful
Ex: The Oregon crisis was ominous because it coincided with a threat of war with Mexico.
own
/oʊn/ - v. - acknowledge, admit, allow
Ex: Nancy owned that the pioneering environmental writer influenced her work.
perpetual
/pərˈpɛtʃuəl/ - adj. - constant, ceaseless, enduring
Ex: Mike moved because of the perpetual noise from the apartment next door.
praiseworthy
/ˈpreɪzwɜːrði/ - adj. - admirable, commendable, laudable, praisable
Ex: The students were recognized for their praiseworthy efforts in helping the elderly.
progressive
/prəˈɡrɛsɪv/ - adj. - advanced, liberal
Ex: The candidate touted his progressive views as being in touch with the electorate.
provide
/prəˈvaɪd/ - v. - supply, afford, furnish
Ex: The hotel provides a shoe-cleaning service for guests.
provision
/prəˈvɪʒən/ - n. - supply, food
Ex: The students made an investigation of the cause of the present high price of provisions.
puzzle over
/ˈpʌzəl ˈoʊvər/ - phr. - wonder about
Ex: The students spent much of the class time puzzling over a difficult geometry problem the teacher gave them.
ruinous
/ˈruːɪnəs/ - adj. - destructive, catastrophic
Ex: The protracted war had a ruinous effect on the invaded nation.
solicitation
/səˌlɪsɪˈteɪʃən/ - n. - invitation, entreaty, request
Ex: College students often receive solicitations from credit card companies.
solicitude
/səˈlɪsɪˌtuːd/ - n. - concern, anxiety, care, worry
Ex: The president expressed deep solicitude for the victims of the bombing.
stray
/streɪ/ - v. - wander, deviate, straggle, swerve
Ex: Lions will often hunt animals that have strayed from the herd.
troublesome
/ˈtrʌblsəm/ - adj. - difficult, annoying, burdensome
Ex: The job of amending incorrect land titles was troublesome for Thomas Lincoln.
unqualified
/ˌʌnˈkwɒlɪfaɪd/ - adj. - complete, absolute, utter, thorough
Ex: Martha was an exceptional woman who will be remembered with unqualified affection.
weak
/wiːk/ - adj. - infirm, fragile, frail, delicate, feeble
Ex: The cold made Lisa feel tired and weak.
witness
(1) /ˈwɪtnəs/ - v. - observe, watch, notice
Ex: Young adults are witnessing the worsening of global conditions.
(2) /ˈwɪtnəs/ - n. - testimony, evidence
Ex: If there weren't witnesses to the event, Mary wouldn't believe Bruce's remark.
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