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11 Cards in this Set
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IDEALISTIC
(ī dēl is’ tik) adj. |
Believing in the idea or perfection or a perfect world
syn: starry-eyed ant: realistic |
Trent is so idealistic that he gives money to any organization supporting animal rights, even if he’s never heard of it before.
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IDEAL
(ī dēl’) adj. |
Perfectly suitable
ant: imperfect |
At six foot tall, Leo is the ideal height for the lead part in the play.
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IDEALIZE
(ī dēl’ īz) v. |
To think of as perfect
ant: criticize |
Marsha idealized Scott so much that she was blind to the many faults he had.
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CONSCIENCE
(kon’ shǝns) n. |
The part of the mind which tells the difference between right and wrong
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Jamie found a wallet, but didn’t return it, which made her conscience bother her all day long.
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SCIENTIFIC
(si ǝn tif’ ik) adj. |
Based on proven facts
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Despite the many scientific discoveries made in outer space, many people continue to believe that man should never explore beyond Earth.
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SAVVY
(sa’ vē) n. |
Cleverness; understanding
syn: know-how |
The mayor’s political savvy helped him regain the lead and win the election.
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SAVOR
(sa’ vǝr) v. |
To take time to enjoy
syn: linger over ant: rush through |
We savored the stew we had cooked over the fire, knowing we would not eat again before the end of the hike.
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CERTIFY
(ser’ tǝ fī) v. |
To prove good or true; declare correct
syn: validate ant: question |
The college needed to have its instructors certify that their college records were up-to-date.
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CERTAINTY
(ser’ ten tē) n. |
Something not in doubt
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Out of the entire class, only two students knew the answer to the math problem with any degree of certainty.
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CONCERTED
(kǝn ser’ tǝd) adj. |
Done together, combined
syn: concentrated ant: scattered |
The United Nations put together a concerted action by fifteen countries to try to combat world hunger.
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ASCERTAIN
(a sûr tān’) v. |
To figure out through reasoning
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How will we ascertain that the rocket has taken off?
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