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Analogous- analogy / sy; similar to |
Alike in some way |
The action of light waves is analogous to the action of sound waves. The analogy between the behavior of the bacteria in the lab and in the human body is not clear. |
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Approximately- approximate - approximate - approximation/ sy; around |
Almost correct; not exact |
There are approximately 100 billion galaxies in the universe. The result of this study approximate to those of a previous study. |
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Compel - compellingly - compelling / sy; obligated |
To make something happen by necessity or force |
The representatives were compelled to vote in favor of the legislation despite their personal opposition to it. The lawyer's plea was mad in a compelling manner. |
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Formidable - formidably / sy; overwhelming |
Difficult; causing worry or fear |
Their formidable opponents have no sign of weakness. The man's voice echoed formidably throughout the hallway. |
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Intrusive - intrusively - intrude - intrusion - intruder / sy; annoying |
The state of being inside or upon something when not desired to be there by others |
The intrusive Bactria caused his condition to worsen. The intrusion of the hazardous gas made it difficult to live in the house. |
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Periodically - periodic - periodical- periodical N/ sy: sometimes |
happening repeatedly, occurring at regular intervals. N: something published at regular intervals / N: somehig published at a regular intervals |
Some materials periodically demonstrate unusual behavior when frozen. She has periodic desires to get a job. |
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Prone / sy; inclined to |
Likely to do something |
Most liquids are prone to contract when frozen. She is prone to study hard the night before her tests. |
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Prophetic - prophetically - prophesy - prophesy - prophet / sy; predictive |
Correctly telling about futur le events |
His prophetic power were investigated by a team of psychologists. The brilliant student fulfilled his teacher's prophecy that he would be a successful doctor. |
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Proportions - proportionally - proportional - proportionate - proportionately / sy; dimension |
Relationship of size or importance when compared to another object or person |
The goal of establishing a space station will take a team effort of major proportions. The pilot's salary is proportional to that of pilots of other airlines. |
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Readily - ready - ready V- readiness / sy; freely |
Willingly - easily |
The workers readily complained about the food in the cafeteria. Her readiness to cooperate was an important factor in the investigation. |
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Reliably - reliable - reliant - rely - reliability - reliance / sy; dependably |
In a trusted way |
An application must perform its task reliably to be popular with consumers. Satellite photos show the smallest details with great reliability. |
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Reluctantly- reluctant - reluctance / hesitatingly |
Unwilling |
Although not completely satisfied with the contract, the official reluctantly agreed to sign it. The electrician was reluctant to estimate the cost of the repair work. |
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Renown - renowned / sy; prominence |
Fame |
This school is of great renown. The renowned conductor made a guest appearance at the concert. |
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Sacrifice - sacrificial - sacrifice / sy; concession |
To give up something of value for the common good |
He sacrificed his day off to help clean up the neighborhood. She made sacrifices in order to be able to attend the university. |
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Triumph- triumphantly - triumphant - triumphal - triumph V / sy; achievement |
A victory: a success |
His career was characterized by one triumph after another. He triumphed over all of his difficulties. |
