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abrupt
sudden
There was an abrupt change in the weather.
After the incident everyone left abruptly.
acclaim
praise
Isaac Stem has won acclaim abroad.
Acclaimed authors often win Pulitzer Prizes
adverse
unfavorable
Adverse weather conditions made it difficult to play the game.
His indecision adversely affected his job performance.
autonomous
independent
Mexico became an autonomous state in 1817.
Although working closely with the government, all businesses function
autonomously.
disruptive
disturbing
Frequent questions during lectures can be disruptive.
The storm caused a disruption in bus service.
haphazardly
arbitrarily, carelessly
It was obvious that the house was built haphazardly.
Susan completed the assignment in a haphazard way.
advent
arrival
With the advent of computers, many tasks have been made easier.
The newspapers announced the advent of the concert season.
agile
nimble
Deer are very agile animals.
She moved agilely across the stage.
albeit
although
His trip was successful, albeit tiring.
Albeit difficult at times, speaking another language is rewarding.
appealing
alluring
Working abroad is appealing to many people.
Through his speeches, the candidate appealed to the voters.
contemporary
current
Contemporary architecture makes very good use of space.
Cervantes was a contemporary of Shakespeare.
celebrated
renown
The celebrated pianist will give a concert this weekend.
San Francisco is celebrated for its multicultural makeup.
distribute
dispense
Many publishers distribute their newspapers directly to homes in their area.
The distribution of seeds is very quick with this new machine.
energetic
vigorous
Sam hasn't been as energetic as he usually is.
There's a lot of energy in these batteries.
frail
fragile
The frail wings of the newborn bird could not lift it off the ground.
One of the frailties of human beings is laziness.
refine
perfect
Factories must to refine oil before it can be used as fuel.
A squirt of lime juice is the perfect refinement to cola.
worthwhile
rewarding
It was worthwhile waiting 10 hours in line for the tickets.
It's worthwhile to prepare for the TOEFL.
alter
modify
Will the starlit alter its course and miss the coast?
Gloria hasn't altered her plans to return to school.
analyze
examine
Scientists must analyze problems thoroughly.
Analysis of the substance confirms the presence of nitrogen.
annoying
bothersome
Mosquitoes can be an annoying part of a vacation at the beach.
She annoyed her parents by coming home late.
anticipate
predict
No one can anticipate the results of the games.
They planned their vacation with anticipation.
conform
adapt
Yon must conform to the rules or leave the club.
She has always been a conformist.
intensify
heighten
The importance of the test will sometimes intensify the nervousness of the students.
The chess match was played with great intensity.
intolerable
unbearable
Any opposition to the rules is intolerable.
His boss was intolerant of his tardiness.
observe
notice
Human beings like to observe the behavior of monkeys.
I made the observation that you are not happy.
ongoing
current
The tutoring project is an ongoing program of the school.
Maintaining roads is an ongoing job.
restore
revitalize
He restored my confidence in hint.
It is a beautiful restoration of the old table.
vital
indispensable
Money is vital to the success of the program.
His intense vitality was easily observable.
ambiguous
vague
The men received an ambiguous message from their boss.
His letter was full of ambiguities.
apparent
visible
It was apparent that he needed to rest.
No one apparently knew to solve the problem.
arbitrary
haphazard
Her choice of clothing seemed arbitrary.
The teacher arbitrarily decided to give the class a test.
assert
declare
The government asserted its control over the banking system.
The company president is an assertive individual.
astounding
astonishing
The scientists made an astounding discovery.
The fans were astounded by their team's success.
astute
perceptive
He was an astute worker, finishing in half the time it took the others to finish.
They astutely determined that there would be no chance to finish on time.
authorize
empower
Only authorized employees are allowed in the laboratory.
The dean has the authority to resolve academic problem of students.
deceptively
misleadingly
The magician deceptively made the rabbit disappear.
Richard deceived Joe about the cost of the coat.
determined
resolute
They were determined to go to graduate school.
The judge determined that the man was lying.
elicit
extract
A lawyer will elicit all the facts necessary to prove her case.
Elicitation of the truth can be difficult at times.
forbid
ban
His father will forbid him to use the car.
The cave looks forbidding let's not go in.
petition
appeal
Canada petitioned the United Nations to consider its case.
The student's petition was denied.
relinquish
to give up control; abdicate
The troubled executive relinquished his control of the company.
The relinquishment of his claim to the building will allow the building to be sold.
resilient
strong enough to recover from difficulty or disease; tenacious
She has a resilient personality and will soon feel better.
The doctor was surprised by his patient's resilience.
tempt
entice
The idea of getting rich quickly tempted him to invest his life savings.
Desserts are more tempting when one is on a diet.
amaze
astonish
I was amazed that I received an A on the calculus test.
The actor gave an amazing performance.
baffle
puzzle
The causes of many harmful diseases have baffled doctors for centuries.
That was a baffling question.
bear
yield
This orchard bears many fine harvests of apples.
Although stock prices declined, losses have been bearable for most investors.
block
obstruct
The government blocked the sale of the airline.
The streets were flooded due to a blockage in the pipes.
blur
cloud
The rain blurred everyone's view of the valley.
The whole accident is just a blur in my mind.
brilliant
radiant
Einstein was a brilliant thinker.
She brilliantly produced a solution to the problem.
caution
warn
The office cautioned the motorist to slow down.
They entered into the negotiations cautiously.
challenge
dare
Finishing the 26-mile race was a challenge for most of the participants.
It was a challenging math problem.
delicate
fragile
Because of its controversial nature, it was a challenge to discuss such a delicate issue
in public.
You must handle the antique delicately.
enhance
strengthen
Passing the exam should enhance your chances of being, admitted to college.
The computer enhanced our productivity.
intrigue
fascinate
He was intrigued by the acclaim that he received.
The intriguing question baffled historians.
shed
discard
In order to grow, crabs must shed their shells.
The experiments shed no new information on the cause of the disease.
chiefly
mostly
Houses are made chiefly of wood products.
Corn is the chief crop of the Midwest.
coarse
rough
Sandpaper is an extremely coarse material.
Wool clothing has certain coarseness in texture.
commonplace
ordinary; frequent
Soon it will be commonplace to see the person to whom you are talking on the phone.
Female lawyers are commonplace in the United States.
comparatively
relatively
It was comparatively easy for him to learn baseball because he had been a cricket
player.
If you compare algebra and trigonometry, you'll discover that algebra is less complex.
conventional
traditional
Professor Canfield agreed with the conventional theory about the origin of the
Basque language.
To become integrated into a society, you must learn the conventions of that society.
curious
peculiar
A curious object was discovered in the remains.
Sally was curiously interested in the history of Alaska.
exceedingly
extremely
In tropical zones, it is exceedingly hot and humid.
It is not safe to exceed the speed limit.
exclusively
restrictively
This room is used exclusively by the faculty.
They excluded everyone under age 21 from the contest.
immense
massive
From the mountaintop you can see the immense valley.
She was immensely interested in the idea of teaching a foreign language.
rigid
stiff
The teacher was very rigid in his ideas about class attendance.
He adhered rigidly to his opinions about marriage.
routinely
ordinarily
She routinely gets a physical examination.
It is routine for students to become homesick at times.
sufficiently
adequately
Jenny is sufficiently mature to make her own decisions.
Her income is sufficient for her needs.
visibly
noticeably
Ken was visibly upset about his performance evaluation.
Stars are more visible on a clear fall evening.
appropriate
proper
It is not appropriate to cheat on tests.
She was dressed appropriately in a suit for the job interview.
clarify
explain
Chapter 2 in the textbook clarifies the process of osmosis.
A clarification of the government's position on this matter is necessary.
conceal
hide
The students concealed their feelings about the course.
His concealment of the evidence made his case more difficult to prove.
confirm
prove
The director confirmed that the meeting would be on the tenth.
We have just received confirmation of your reservation on the flight to Los Angeles.
constantly
continually
Philosophy constantly questions the nature of human existence.
The speed of light is constant at 186,000 miles a second.
convenient
practical
The student union is convenient to the physical sciences building.
For the convenience of the student body, the library is located in a central location.
core
chief
The core of the curriculum consists of courses that are required of all students.
They are loyal to the core.
critical
dangerous
It is critical to follow the directions for the experiment exactly as the instructor
indicates.
The runner accepted criticism from his coach very well.
distort
deform
Time and space are distorted when traveling at the speed of light.
Distortion of the image from a microscope can be caused by low light.
prosperous
thriving
In the early 1900s, San Francisco was a prosperous city.
Bacteria prosper under the proper conditions.
purposefully
deliberately
The course syllabus was designed purposefully to be easy to follow.
He was authorized to spend the money for business purposes.
reveal
disclose
The president revealed some of his ideas before he gave his speech.
The report made some revelations about the nature of the conflict.
scarcely
hardly
The woman scarcely spoke a word of English.
Due to a scarcity of water, a rationing plan was established.
accelerate
hasten
The action of molecules accelerates when they are heated.
The poor condition of the motor made acceleration difficult.
crack
fracture
Cracks in the ice allowed for fishing.
The wall cracked due to poor construction.
creep
crawl
Some mistakes are beginning to creep into his work.
Ivy is a creeping variety of plant.
crush
grind
The machine crushes corn to produce corn meal.
Passage of the legislation was a crushing blow to the president's program.
cultivate
grow
The professionals had common interests that allowed them to cultivate a working
relationship with each other.
The cultivation of diverse crops in pre-Columbian America is well documented.
dictate
impose
The workers were not in a position to dictate demands to management.
His boss resembled a dictator.
distinguish
discriminate
Some people cannot distinguish colors well.
Anteaters are distinguished by their long noses.
flaw
defect
There is a flaw in his theory.
They noticed that the contract was flawed.
harvest
gather
The United States had a comparatively good grain harvest this year.
They were able to harvest the crop before the rain.
mirror
reflect
The results of the study mirror public opinion.
The strength of the economy is mirrored in the standard of living of the people.
particle
fragment
Particles of dust can destroy electronic instruments.
Small particles of matter hold the keys to understanding the origin of life.
settle
colonize
People arriving from the south settled in California.
The lawyers settled their differences and came to an agreement.
accurate
precise
She was able to make accurate observations with the new telescope.
Experiments must be conducted with accuracy.
classify
arrange
Biologists classify life forms into many phyla.
The library's catalog is a classification of books in the library.
currency
money
The purchase must be paid for in the national currency.
The French currency is gaining strength.
dense
thick
The boating accident was caused by the dense fog.
Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated cities in the world.
depend on
trust
The farmers depend on rain to produce a good harvest.
His dependency on alcohol destroyed his marriage.
dim
faint
The light was too dim for studying.
The stars dimly lit the evening sky.
display
exhibit
The model displayed the details of the human hand.
The candidate's display of anger was unfortunate.
exports
foreign sales
Until recently the United States' exports exceeded its imports.
Exported goods are usually high in qualify.
gigantic
enormous
Reaching the Moon was a gigantic step in space exploration for mankind.
New methods of farming offer gigantic advantages over the old methods.
impressive
imposing
Lincoln's power of persuasion was impressive.
Everyone left with a good impression of the play.
lasting
enduring
Kennedy left a lasting impression on the people who heard his inaugural address.
The introduction of robots will have a lasting effect on industry.
treasury
bank
The treasury was under pressure to lower interest rates.
Encyclopedias are a treasury of information.
uniform
consistent
Bread has a uniform texture.
The grades on the test were uniformly poor.
vibrant
brilliant
His vibrant personality made him well liked by everyone.
The vibrancy of the city is attractive to many individuals.
distinct
definite
There was a distinct aroma of coffee in the restaurant.
The two theories are distinctly different from each other.
dominant
major
The dominant life forms of the paleozoic era lived in the water.
The skyscraper dominated the skyline.
dormant
inactive
The volcano had been dormant for hundreds of years before the eruption last month.
The seniors live in the new dormitory.
drab
colorless
Their clothing was quite drab.
The drabness of the desert made driving less interesting.
dramatic
emotional
The dramatic finish to the game left us speechless.
The hurricane dramatically changed the coastline.
elaborate
complex
An elaborate headdress indicated rank within the Aztec community.
His elaboration of the issue was quite thorough.
exceptional
phenomenal
The orchestra's performance was exceptional.
The North Star is exceptionally bright.
hazardous
dangerous
Handling flammable liquids is hazardous.
There are many hazards involved with starting a business.
minuscule (minute, minitia)
tiny
The sale of the building had a minuscule effect on the profits of the corporation.
Some leaves are covered with minute hairs.
prime
prepare
The directors primed the actors before the performance.
Mozart passed away in the prime of his life.
rudimentary
basic
He has a rudimentary knowledge of computers.
The rudiments of grammar are taught in all English classes.
sensitive
delicate
Film varies according to its sensitivity to light.
This equipment is very sensitive to changes in temperature.
superficial
shallow
The inspector determined that the crack in the bridge was only superficial.
You should not try to answer the question superficially.
terrifying
frightening
To be in a violent storm is a terrifying experience.
They are terrified by dogs.
vigorous
strong
His vigorous defense of the issues impressed everyone.
He approached his work with vigor.
amenity
convenience
She had all the amenities of home when she went camping.
One expects many amenities at a five-star hotel.
destroy
ruin
The factory was destroyed by the fire.
The destruction of the old landmark was opposed by a concerned group of citizens.
disperse
to cause to move in many different directions; circulate
The high winds and rain dispersed the crowd.
After the hurricane, dispersed belongings cluttered the street.
elementary
primary
The solution to the problem was actually quite elementary.
You must take Elementary Physics before you can enroll in the advanced course.
eliminate
delete
Mistakes must be eliminated before you hand in a term paper.
The elimination of the runner from the race was decided by the judge.
emphasize
highlight
The professor emphasized certain aspects of the historical period.
When asked if they would like to leave class early, the students answered with an
emphatic "yes".
encircle
surround
The players encircled their coach after winning the big game.
The encircled celebrity actually became afraid of her fans.
erratic
no regular pattern in thinking or movement; changeable without reason; inconsistent
The artist's paintings have an erratic qualify, some being excellent, and others
mediocre.
The unstable chemical reacted erratically.
exaggerate
overstate
The federal government exaggerated the success of its programs.
To say that his business is successful would be an exaggeration.
mention
remark
Theater-goers often mention that they enjoy watching movies on a large screen.
The book mentioned today was included in the bibliography that was handed out in
class last week.
pier
dock
The submarine arrived at the pier on time.
The goods were unloaded onto the pier.
prevalent
commonplace
Comfortable trade winds are prevalent in the Caribbean islands.
There is a prevalence of disease where poor sanitation conditions exist.
release
free
A new movie was just released.
The release of the records was expected today.
benefit
assist
Use of solar power will benefit all mankind.
It is extremely beneficial to prepare for a test.
blind
unaware
They were blind to the fact that they had little chance to succeed.
He went into the job blindly, with no previous experience.
broaden
enlarge
Education will broaden your opportunities to land a good job.
The breadth of his knowledge is impressive.
burgeon
grow at a fast pace; thrive
The burgeoning population of major cities is creating a demand for more services.
His talent as a pianist burgeoned at the age of 14.
conspicuously
attracting attention; noticeably
His name was conspicuously absent from the list of winners.
The attorneys were conspicuous for their aggressive manner in the courtroom.
demand
insist
She demanded to know the truth.
The employees' demands for better working conditions caused the work stoppage.
endorse
support
The union endorsed the new contract.
The president's endorsement of the project guaranteed its funding.
enormous
Tremendous
His enormous wealth allows him to contribute to many charities.
A diet with many fruits and vegetables is enormously beneficial to the body.
entirely
Thoroughly
They are entirely right about the economy.
The president released the speech in its entirety before the news conference.
erode
to wear away, disappear slowly; deteriorate
The senator's support is eroding because of his unpopular positions on the major
issues.
It took millions of years of erosion for nature to form the Grand Canyon.
evaporate
to vanish; disappear
The chances of the two sides reaching an agreement have evaporated.
The evaporation of the funds was unexplainable.
recover
retrieve
The NASA team was unable to recover the space capsule.
The recovered objects had not been damaged.
reportedly
Rumored
The students reportedly sent a representative, but she has not arrived yet.
The reported tornado has not been confirmed.
shift
Switch
The shift in the wind was helpful to the sailors.
Earthquakes are caused by shifting in layers of earth along faults.
Suffer
endure
The old man suffers from loss of memory.
Many families experience the suffering of difficult economic times.
dignitary
a very important or famous person, usually associated with a high position in government; notable
Every dignitary in Washington was invited to the wedding.
All of the high ranking dignitaries attended the economic summit.
crucial
critical
Favorable weather is crucial to a good harvest.
Having all the information necessary to make a good decision is crucially important.
elude
to escape in a tricky way; evade
The criminal has eluded the police for months.
Success has been elusive for the team.
Evident
apparent
exhaust
deplete
They exhausted their energy in 10 minutes.
The exhaustive report was acclaimed by everyone.
extensive
comprehensive
The extensive snowfall caused problems throughout the city.
The professor extended a warm welcome to the new student.
extremely
highly
When the concert was canceled, some customers became extremely upset.
He will go to any extreme to get what he wants.
face
confront
The mountain climbers faced grave danger on the cliff.
He finds it difficult to face his problems.
Facet
element or component; aspect
The proposal had many beneficial facets.
It was a multi faceted problem that challenged the entire student body.
inaccessible
remote
The summit of the mountain was inaccessible.
The dignitary's inaccessibility frustrated the reporter.
obviously
evidently
It had obviously rained.
It was obvious that he had not practiced his oral report.
Solve
resolve
They solved the problem in a way that benefited the entire neighborhood.
The solution to the problem was elusive.
Suitable
appropriate
Her dress was not suitable for the occasion.
The agreement suits all the members of the negotiating team.
ample
more than enough; sufficient
There is ample evidence that the young man was speeding when the accident
occurred.
She was amply paid for the work she completed.
arid
dry
The area known as the Sahara Desert is one of the most arid place in the world.
The valley on the leeward side of the mountain was extremely arid.
avoid
avert
She could not avoid letting her feelings show.
The incident would have been avoidable if he had told the truth.
defy
resist
I defy you to find that book in the library's collection.
The circus performer demonstrated her death - defying routine.
enact
Legislate
Congress enacted the legislation during its last session.
The enactment of the laws was in the hands of the Senate.
even
regular, smooth; in equal parts; Equitable
The sound isn't even turn up the left speaker.
The profits were divided evenly among the investors.
feign
simulate
She feigned illness when it was time to visit the dentist.
Her unhappiness was feigned.
fertile
Rich
The delta areas of rivers are known for their fertile soil.
Fertilizers are used on crops to increase yields.
freshly
recently
Freshly harvested produce is hard to find in the winter months.
The product's freshness depends on an efficient transportation system to bring it to
market.
fundamental
essential
The student government promised fundamental changes in the registration process.
He is fundamentally strong in his area of expertise.
indiscriminate
arbitrary
The indiscriminate arrangement of the products made the store confusing.
The book's chapters seem to be organized indiscriminately.
selective
discriminating
They were very selective when they chose the members of the academic team.
He selected Spanish as his language class.
spacious
expansive
The spacious plains of the Midwest make up the nation's breadbasket.
A vacuum is an empty space.
withstand
survive
She cannot withstand the pressures of her job.
The old building withstood the terrible storm.
durable
sturdy
It was a durable refrigerator, but it finally broke.
The durability of tires is a key factor in determining their quality.
favor
to prefer; support
The supervisor favored the first of the two plans.
The weather was favorable for the contest.
gain
attain
He gained a lot of experience working as a volunteer.
His gain in knowledge was impressive.
generate
to produce; create
The appearance of the dance troupe generated a lot of excitement.
The generator provides power to the building during a blackout.
halt
stop
Bus service to the city was halted due to poor road conditions.
The supervisor put a halt to the tardiness of the employees.
handle
manage
They handled themselves very well given the circumstances.
They president's handling of the crisis was widely applauded.
harbor
shelter
He harbors ill feelings for her.
They harbored the political refugee in their home.
harmful
unhealthy
Excessive radiation is harmful to the body.
Bleach harms certain fabrics.
insignificant
Meaningless
The amount of rainfall this summer has been insignificantly.
The insignificance of his comment became apparent with the passing of time.
mysterious
baffling
He had a mysterious effect on everyone who heard him speak.
The man's disappearance was a mystery.
perilous
Dangerous
It is perilous to exceed the speed limit.
There are ample perils in the sport of mountain climbing.
promote
boost
Many nations promote tourism to lure foreign currency.
The customers responded favorably to the half-price promotion.
substantial
significant
The discovery of a vaccine for smallpox was a substantial medical achievement.
This substantive article will change your opinion of rock music.
conscientious
showing serious purpose; one who works carefully and with enthusiasm; meticulous
She is a conscientious representative of the student body.
They approached the task conscientiously.
convey
communicate
The manager of the store conveyed his displeasure directly to the workers.
He was able to convey his message to the audience with ease.
encompass
include
Her plan of the study encompasses every aspect of computer science.
The course encompasses all the literature of the nineteenth century.
expansion
growth
Expansion occurs when matter is heated.
The laboratory is expanding its capacity to produce computer chips.
heighten
intensify
A very successful interview can heighten a candidate's chances to get a job.
The public teas in a heightened state of nervousness as the hurricane approached.
inadvertently
carelessly
The reporters had inadvertently failed to include the name of one of the dignitaries.
His inadvertent calculation caused him to derive the wrong answer.
infancy
beginning
The new theory is in its infancy and will be thoroughly tested by its critics.
Certain head injuries can cause infantile behavior.
miraculously
astonishingly
Miraculously, he was unharmed after being hit by lightning.
Given the extent of her injuries, it is almost a miracle that she is still alive.
systematically
methodically
The plan was developed systematically by a team of experts.
Systematic changes in foreign policy have been proposed.
unlikely
doubtful
Rain is unlikely during the summer.
It is unlikely that he will want to attend the conference.
unwarranted
without good reason or cause; inappropriate; unjustified
His negative reaction was unwarranted.
The motorist felt that the ticket for the infraction was unwarranted.
zenith
the highest point; apex
He reached the zenith of his profession at a very young age.
The publication of the book represented the zenith of his career.