Reading for the Real World 3/e-Book 2 (E)
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Allies
the countries that opposed the Axis powers (Germany, Italy and Japan) in World War II
I was happy to find many allies who shared the same opinion as me.
altitude
height above sea level
Airplanes fly at very high altitudes.
antiquity
the historical period before the Middle Ages
Many things discovered in Greece are antiquities
arbitrary
based on random choice or personal whim
As the city had grown rapidly, its roads were designed in a disorganized and arbitrary fashion.
astrologer
a person who practices divination through planets and stars
Frank the astrologer should be fired since all of his research was not resourceful.
celestial
of or relating to the sky or space
The stars and the moon were known as celestial
circa
approximately; near or around a specifi c date
Mohammed was born circa 570 A.D.
clue
a piece of evidence useful for answering a question or solving a problem
We used the clues to guess the answer.
conceal
to hide
The culprit was arrested by the police who conceal himself.
consultation
a formal discussion or meeting
We called in a counselor for a consultation.
cylindrical
in the shape of a cylinder
Submarines are cylindrical because the round shape makes it easier to move through the water.
disband
to break up
The Beatles disbanded in 1970.
disinformation
false information given to people in order to hide the truth
Iranian newspapers reported the claim that Tehran might have been behind the truck bombing was disinformation.
foretell
to predict
Some people today believe that they have the power to foretell the future.
forthcoming
readily available
Some economists predicted that the forthcoming world economy would be severe.
fragile
easily harmed; not very strong
We are fragile creatures in an environment full of danger.
luminescent
glowing with light
Under the deep sea live many luminescent creatures.
lunatic
an insane person
Anyone who runs around looking for a fight may appear to be a lunatic.
mastery
complete control
Silk printing demands a high level of technical mastery.
mystical
having a spiritual meaning that is difficult to see or understand; mysterious
Ancient stories usually contain many mystical ideas about dragons and gods.
non-humanoid
alien; not human
His name is Atlas and he looks non-humanoid.
occurrence
a specific incident, event, or occasion
The occurrence of crime in this area is on the rise.
organism
a living thing
Forests are home to loads of plant life and millions of organisms.
photographic
of or relating to photographs
I'd been working as a sales rep for a photographic company.
plague
a disease that causes death and that spreads quickly to a large number of people
A disease called the plague killed many people.
prediction
a forecast or other guess about the future
My prediction is that the mystery will be solved tonight.
presume
to guess that something is probably true
Darwin’s theories of evolution presume that individuals should act to preserve their own interests.
rational
based on or in accordance with logic
It is hard to think in a rational way when you are scared.
retraction
the act of saying that an earlier statement of yours was false or a mistake
He demanded a full retraction of the allegations against him.
saucers
a small shallow dish in which a cup is set
From the kitchen came a rattling of cups and saucers.
thereof
of the thing that has been mentioned
Please refer to the list of regulations in particular numbers 15 and 16 thereof.
authenticity
realness; genuineness
I looked at the back of the certificate to confirm its authenticity.
blur
to make unclear or diffi cult to see
A horizon blurred by a grey mist.
boycott
to refuse to buy or use something as a form of protest
Consumers planned a boycott because the company's products were unsafe.
civil disobedience
refusing to obey an unjust law as a form of protest
As an act of civil disobedience, protesters blocked traffic to the capital.
coincide
to happen at the same time
My birthday coincides with Christmas.
converge
to come together
Thousands of supporters converged on London for the rally.
coordinate
to manage different elements of an endeavor in an effi cient manner
She coordinated her schedule to fit that of her husband.
defy
to go against
To defy the King is to go against him, and that is treason.
downplay
to make less important
The coach is downplaying the team's poor performance.
formally
in an official manner
The professor was formally recognized for his contribution to physics in a ceremony.
found
to begin or establish, especially an institution
The university was founded in 1922.
hierarchy
a system of ranking, usually in terms of power and importance
There is a very rigid hierarchy in the company.
inclusion
the act or state of being made part of something
His inclusion in the team is in doubt.
inevitable
unavoidable; surely going to happen
The inevitable result was to throw me, with great violence, upon the ropes of the other ship.
integral
very important and necessary
The concept of freedom an integral part of the US constitution.
lifetime
the time during which a person is alive
Basketball had the highest median lifetime earnings.
manipulate
to handle or control something, usually in a skillful manner
Further, story editors manipulate speech and video to create the illusion of reality.
melodic
of or relating to melody, a series of musical notes that form the main part of a song
The band played behind them in a beautiful, melodic way.
Millennial
a member of the generation born between 1980 and 2000
Millennials generally refer to people born between 1980 and 2000.
narrow-mindedness
the quality of lacking tolerance; prejudice
His narrow mindedness blurred his ability to be rational about situations.
oppressor
a person who holds down or restrains others
We must rise up and defeat our oppressor.
paramilitary
of or relating to a fi ghting force patterned on military training
Searches by the army and paramilitary forces have continued today.
prejudice
unreasonable feelings, opinions, or attitudes regarding a racial, religious, or national group
In some places in the world, prejudice based on race is still a problem.
repetitive
repeating many times
Working on an assembly line making cars every day is a repetitive job.
sabotage
deliberate destruction of property or slowing down of work
The bombing was a spectacular act of sabotage.
segregation
the separation or isolation of a race, class or ethnic group
In 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that segregation was not legal in schools.
stadium
a large structure for sports games and other events and their spectators
The game was played at a stadium.
succumb to
to die of
Don't succumb to the temptation to have just one cigarette.
synthesis
the production of sounds or speech by using electronic equipment
The band's music was a synthesis of many different musical genres.
uplifting
causing happy and hopeful feelings
What you did was so uplifting.
variant
a different but related version of something
According to them, a single gene variant may explain why East Asians have thicker hair fibers.
venue
the place where an event is held
They selected the fairgrounds as the venue for their class reunion.
warehouse
a large building used for storing goods
The goods are stored in a huge warehouse.
wax and wane
to become alternately larger and smaller
We also know that the Sun's activity waxes and wanes in 11-year cycles.
allocation
distribution, especially by an authority or responsible party
The United Nations makes many fund allocations for humanitarian causes.
biologist
a scientist who studies living things
A biologist is interested in plant and animal life.
brandish
to wave or swing in a threatening or excited manner
He threatened me by brandishing a kitchen knife.
civilization
a particular well-organized and developed society
It seems that civilization is improving every year.
competence
ability, especially to execute a specifi c task
Since you have no experience, we are concerned about your competence for the job.
cradle
to hold gently in your arms or hands
The old man cradled the tiny baby in his arms.
dimensional
of or relating to a measurable aspect, such as height or width
Pictures and paintings are in general, two-dimensional objects.
erode
to break down or destroy gradually
Wind, sand and water have eroded the rocks in this area.
evolutionary
of or relating to the hereditary traits and development of species
evolutionary changes have altered the way the surface of the Earth looks.
frivolous
silly; wasteful
Your complaints are very frivolous.
fundamentally
in a basic, essential manner
The judge was fundamentally opposed to allowing an extension.
halfway
in the middle of some measurable distance
We are only half-way finished the book.
inborn
natural; not learned
Humans have an inborn tolerance for risk.
inseparable
unable to be separated (from)
The two friends were inseparable so they went everywhere together.
interact
to talk or do things with other people
Chimpanzees are also social animals, so they interact with one another and they hunt in groups.
intuitive
known or perceived without evident rational thought
He had an intuitive feeling that an ominous event was about to occur.
liberation
the removal of traditional social or sexual rules, attitudes, etc.
Many countries have fought wars over liberty.
motor skills
the skills that involve the control and movement of muscles
Cursive helps develop fine motor skills of your hand and arm.
neural
of or relating to the brain or the nervous system
neural networks handle many kinds of information in a brain.
panel
a group of people who answer questions or give opinions about something
The Treasury secretary chairs the panel.
perception
the way in which a person thinks about or understands something
Alcohol reduces your perception of pain.
primate
any member of the group of animals that includes human beings, apes, and monkeys
Is this animal a primate?
rotation
the act or process of moving or turning around a central point
The soldiers stood guard in rotation, each man taking four hours at a time.
select
chosen from a larger group; special
To be selected, she would have to work very hard.
snowball
to quickly increase or grow (like a snowball being rolled in snow)
From those early days the business has snowballed.
socialize
to spend time with others in a friendly way
Wolfgang and his wife socialized with some of the richest people in Vienna.
sociologist
a scientist who studies society, social institutions, and social relationships
sociologists have a desire to be consistent with their words, beliefs, attitudes, and deeds.
spatial
of or relating to space and the relationship of objects within it
He was asked where the books were located to test his spatial ability.
template
a pattern or model
Force dough through a cookie press using a tree template.
temporal
of or relating to time
It is only a temporal matter and nothing serious.
testosterone
a hormone that occurs naturally in men and male animals
Men with high testosterone levels often go bald.
backwards
in the opposite direction from that intended
His notes are written backwards.
bonus
something good or positive added to an already acceptable situation
We always get a Christmas bonus at my company.
censorship
the system or process of removing from books, movies, etc. things that are considered to be harmful, offensive, immoral, etc.
To protect children from harmful media, the government called for media censorship.
circulate
to move without stopping through a system, place, etc.
The word that there would be no school tomorrow
commute
the daily trip between home and work
My morning commute is only 20 minutes.
confidential
secret or private
Can you give us any more details?--I’m afraid I can’t. It’s confidential.
correction
a change to fix an error
I've made a few small corrections to your report.
delegate
to give (control or responsibility) to someone else
Some managers find it difficult to delegate.
directive
an order or plan
The President issued a new directive on foreign aid after the devastating earthquake in Asia.
discourse
conversation, especially in a public forum
There are civil discourse ways to protest.
domain
an area, especially regarding power or responsibility
The care of older people is being placed firmly within the domain of the family.
extol
to praise
Doctors often extol the virtues of eating less fat.
implement
to begin to do or use; to make effective
The school implemented a new uniform policy for its students.
inference
a conclusion or opinion formed from evidence and reasoning
The clear inference is that the universe is expanding.
magnitude
the volume, power, or extent of a phenomenon
The magnitude of the earthquake was so powerful.
memo
a written message from one person in a company or organization to another
Keep a memo pad handy near the telephone.
micromanager
a manager who exercises too much control or pays excessive attention to minor details
My boss is a micromanager. It gets on my nerves so much.
occupation
a job or career
What is her occupation going to be after school?
regulate
to govern according to rules
The activities of credit companies are regulated by law.
retention
keeping; holding
Officials are focusing on job creation, not job retention.
revoke
to officially cancel
The company may revoke a direction.
rib cage
the curved wall of bones that surround and protect the heart
In breathing the chest muscles expand the rib cage and allow air to be sucked into the lungs.
robust
impressively large
He was a tall and robust man.
scrutinize
to look at closely and carefully
The lawyer scrutinized the criminal investigators role in the court case.
sue
to seek justice from (a person or organization) through a legal process; to bring a lawsuit against
He sued the company and won $10,000 in damages.
swift
quick
Vision is normally so swift and sure, so dependable and informative.
tight-lipped
not willing to speak
They are remaining tight-lipped about the result of negotiations.
tune out
to ignore
When she started talking about her job, he just tuned out.
vocal
expressed in a public and forceful way
She is one of the most vocal people I've ever known. It's difficult to get a word in edge-wise when she's around.
wrath
extreme anger
Envy and wrath shorten the life.
activate
to enable; to start
The burglar alarm is activated by movement.
authenticate
to verify
The letter has been authenticated by handwriting experts.
availability
the quality or state of being obtainable
The advent of microprocessors transformed the world with the availability of personal computers.
biometric
relating to a measurement of physical characteristics
The ARC card is a biometric identity card.
blank
an empty space; missing information
Fill in the blank.
correspondence
written communication
Members doing their correspondence in Committee.
disposable
able to be used for a brief time and then discarded
Today, most bottle are made from disposable plastic.
enforcement
making (someone) follow a law or rule
He applied a strict enforcement of the law.
fraudulent
fake
The teen had a fraudulent driver's license.
identical
exactly the same
Being a clone means that she is identical to her mother.
identification
the action of recognizing something or someone
Don't forget to bring your identification card. You'll have to show it before entering the event.
intonation
the rise and fall in the sound of your voice as you speak
The intonation of the instrument sounded like it
iris
the colorful portion of the eye surrounding the pupil
The muscle that controls the iris of the eye is another.
marker
a symbol or sign representative of a category
Some people think wearing a lot of jewelry is a marker of wealth.
mimic
to imitate
The baby mimicked every sound the dog made.
morphology
physical characteristics
Linguistically, the most interesting feature of Netspeak is its morphology.
opt out
to choose not to do or take part in something
Employees may opt out of the company's pension plan.
personnel
the people who work at a particular place
When business increased, we had to hire more personnel.
problematic
difficult; controversial
The electric chair has been equally problematic.
replacement
one that replaces another
I need to find a replacement to take over my shift at work on Friday.
scrutinize
to look at closely and carefully
The lawyer scrutinized the criminal investigators role in the court case.
signature
a mark representing a person's name, as written by that person
My signature is very simple, anyone can copy it.
subtlety
a small detail that is usually important but is not obvious
The loud obnoxious man lacked any subtlety.
swindle
to deceive
The salesman was trying to swindle the woman out of money.
tactic
an action or method that is planned and used to achieve a goal
Sam thought of a good tactic in order to attract more business.
transaction
a business deal; an exchange of goods, services, or money
The transaction took several days.
unsolicited
not requested
The magazine does not as a rule pay for unsolicited Mss.
verification
the act of making sure something is true
Observations should be subject to public verification.
abdomen
the stomach area
After he ate too much, the man felt pain in his abdomen.
anesthesia
drugs used to prevent pain or make people unconscious during a medical procedure
For sensitive operations, doctors will give patients anesthesia.
baboon
a large monkey that lives mostly in Africa and parts of the Middle East
The leopard asked the baboon where the other animals went.
baby boomer
a person who was born soon after World War ll
The U.S. Census Bureau says roughly every 11 seconds another baby boomer in the United States faces 60.
breed
to cause to mate in order to produce offspring
Some animals breed only once in their life.
clinic
a small healthcare facility
Dad went to the clinic to get his arm looked at.
complication
an additional and often unexpected problem
There were no complications from the surgery, so he was able to go home in two days.
cosmetic
used or done in order to improve a person's appearance
She had many allergies and could only use European cosmetics on her face.
disposable income
income that is available to be used (i.e., after taxes and other expenses)
Gambling provides disposable income for a nation.
economically
in a manner relating to the production, buying, and selling of goods and services
The factory is no longer economically viable.
immune
of or relating to the body's system for fi ghting disease
Experts say this drug may weaken the immune system.
litter
a group of offspring born at the same time
An ordinary house cat can have a litter of six kittens.
modification
a change made for a certain purpose
Considerable modification of the existing system is needed.
obstacle
something that makes it difficult to do something
Yet another obstacle in the investigation was the death of the suspect.
organ
an essential internal body part
The most famous human organ is the heart.
per-capita
per person; divided by total population
Per capita income rose sharply last year.
precaution
a step taken beforehand to improve safety
As a precaution, the workers closed off the bridge during the storm.
receptor
part of the surface of a cell which allows molecules to enter
There are three cones, or cell receptors, in the back of our eyes.
rejection
in medicine, a response to a transplanted organ in which the organ is attacked by the immune system
This obviates the need for anti-rejection treatment.
replicate
to repeat or reproduce
My mom cooked the most delicious meal. I wonder
scarring
the marks on the body left by operations
Doctors try their best to reduce scarring on a patient.
similarity
a quality that makes one person or thing like another
One similarity is that Tigers and Lions are the biggest cats in the world.
socially
of or relating to a cultural norm
She is socially superior to her husband.
tissue
the material that forms the parts in a plant or animal
Can you had me a tissue?
toxin
a poisonous substance
Look, a toxin dissipates quickly in the air.
transmit
to cause something to pass from one thing or person to another
Cell phones are transmittal devices that send voice information through waves.
transplant
the placing of an organ from one person or animal into another
Surgeons have successfully transplanted a liver into a four-year-old boy.
tremendous
huge, immense
The Earth’s oceans are filled with a tremendous amount of water.
upwards (of )
more than
You should expect to pay upwards of £50 for a hotel room.
alleviate
to make less painful, difficult, or severe; to relieve
I took some cold medicine to alleviate my symptoms.
amnesia
memory loss
After the accident, he suffered from amnesia and couldn't remember anything.
anti-drug
opposed to drugs or intended to fight the use of drugs
In Washington last week, President Clinton approved the release of 1.3 billion dollars in U.S. anti-drug Aid for Colombia and its neighbors.
chronic
occurring over a long period
Debbie has a chronic pain in her back.
comparative
of or relating to side-by-side comparison of two or more things
The money that John has is comparative to most other adults.
contrary
in a way or manner that is against something
contrary to the Cardinal’s hopes, D’Artagnan refused to join him.
correlate
to occur together and share some relationship, possibly causal
Their experiences correlate very closely, as they were both raised on farms.
craving
a strong desire for something
I have a craving for chocolate, but I should attempt to eat something healthy.
decriminalization
the act of making something no longer punishable by criminal penalties
The argument over the complete decriminalization of marijuana will certainly continue longer than that.
dependence
the state of being addicted to something
Young children have a dependence on their parents.
dosage
the amount of a drug that should be taken at one time
The dosage for a child is half a cup.
empirical
originating in or based on observation or experience
A scientific fact is a theory that has been proven in empirical experiments.
ethics
a set of moral principles; a guiding philosophy
Stealing money is against the ethics of this society.
fever
a high body temperature associated with illness
I woke up this morning with a headache and a fever.
hallucinogen
a substance that causes the user to see or hear things that are not there
The effects of hallucinogens on the body are unpredictable.
intravenous
relating to injection into a vein
His body was laced with intravenous tubing.
legislation
laws
The president vetoed the legislation, forcing the law makers to compromise in order to pass the bill.
manifest
to show clearly
The holiday season manifested joy in the children.
methadone
a drug that people take to help them stop using heroin
You look at her refrigerator, it's loaded up with methadone and other drugs.
methamphetamine
a type of drug used as a stimulant
methamphetamine has reclaimed a place in the lexicon of "party" drugs.
nausea
a sick feeling in the stomach
After I got off the rollercoaster, I had a sense of nausea.
potent
strong; powerful
Depending on which perfume or clone you choose, some can be very potent.
proponent
a person in favor of something
The proponent must consider the safety of the public.
recreational
used or done for enjoyment
Those who study rare plants are worried about recreational tree climbers.
relapse
a return to previous bad behavior
My father had an unexpected relapse and died a week ago.
resort to
to do or use because no other choices are possible
They should be able to settle their differences without resorting to violence.
sterile
free of germs; clean
The hospital room looked quite sterile.
synthetic
man-made; not natural
Many of the clothes are made from synthetic materials.
syringe
a needle used to inject medicine
You can spread diseases by sharing syringes with other people.
arable
suitable for farming
There isn't much arable land in a desert.
commonplace
very common or ordinary
The remarks in the meetings were not commonplace.
compelling
able to capture and hold attention; very interesting
The novel was so compelling that I decided to find more books by the same author.
compound
to make something worse
Mixing two or many elements together will eventually create a new compound.
compress
to press or squeeze
compress the layers of mud as tightly as you can.
conserve
to use carefully in order to prevent loss or waste
We had to conserve our energy.
contaminate
to make dirty or impure by adding something harmful
The town's water-supply has been contaminated by chemicals from the factory.
continent
one of the earth's major land masses
Asia is the world's largest continent.
coral
a tropical sea animal that lives in colonies and whose hard skeletons form reefs
corals live deep under the sea.
destination
the place to which someone or something is going or being sent
Hawaii is a common destination for many vacationers.
dioxide
any chemical compound that includes a molecule with two oxygen atoms
Our new chain uses eco-friendly carbon dioxide.
displacement
the movement of something as a result of an outside force or circumstance
Someone caused the furniture's displacement in her room.
dynamic
the way that two or more people behave with each other because of a particular situation
We finally have a healthy dynamic.
ecology
the interactions between living things and their environment
The ecology of a place needs to be considered when adding new animals to the area.
emission
something produced or given off , especially a gas or radiation
The emission from cars creates air pollution.
equilibrium
balance
The sudden drop in prices upset the equilibrium of the economy.
essentially
in the most basic or general way
There are three essentially different ways of tackling the problem.
finite
having a limit
Only a finite number of situations can arise.
grid
a network of wires and equipment that supplies electricity to a large area
We located our town using the grid.
instability
the state of being likely to change
Due to political chaos, the government had a lot.
ion
an atom or molecule with a positive or negative charge
Such an atom is called a negative ion.
lag behind
to be in a position that is behind others; to develop more slowly
We lag behind other nations in the exploitation of the air.
looming
close to happening
We may have a looming problem in Iran.
nanomaterials
materials of which a single unit is between 1 and 1000 nanometers in size
Commission Communication on the regulatory aspects of nanomaterials.
propel
to push
The strong wind propelled the leaf through the air and across the street.
range
the distance over which a vehicle can travel before it needs more fuel
Two men were shot at close range.
rebate
an amount of money that a consumer receives back for buying a particular product or service
You are allowed a rebate of $10.
retreat
to move back
The army retreated because they were losing the battle.
shrink
to become smaller
Be careful not to wash your sweater in hot water because it could shrink.
toxic
poisonous
Don't they have a reliable system of toxic waste disposal?
alleged
accused; stated without defi nite proof
The movie star was allegedly spotted at the local
defendant
someone who is accused of a crime in a court of law
The defendant confidently stated that he was innocent of all charges.
deteriorate
to become worse
The nation's economy continued to deteriorate despite the politicians' efforts.
dictate
to state with authority
My boss dictated what we had to do that day.
dignity
the quality of being worthy of honor or respect
The crown stands for royal dignity.
discarded
thrown away
The room was littered with discarded newspapers.
distortion
the state of being twisted out of normal shape or position
The distortions of the details in her story made me realize she was not present at the site of the accident.
explicitly
openly and clearly
The report states explicitly that the system was to blame.
eyewitness
a person who sees something happen
The police did a lot of legwork in an effort to find an eyewitness.
intervening
coming or occurring between two times or events
Little had changed in the intervening years.
juror
a member of a jury; a person who helps decide whether a defendant is guilty
He raised questions meant to plant seeds of doubts in the minds of jurors.
neural
of or relating to the brain or the nervous system
neural networks handle many kinds of information in a brain.
perception
the way in which a person thinks about or understands something
Alcohol reduces your perception of pain.
predominantly
mainly; primarily
She works in a predominantly male environment.
proposition
a statement to be proved, explained, or discussed
I'd like to put a business proposition to you.
prosecution
the lawyer or lawyers representing the government in a criminal case
prosecution for a first minor offence rarely leads to imprisonment.
psychologist
a person who studies the human mind
Only the best psychologist may recognize my dodge duplicity.
readily
quickly and easily
Calculators, computers, and other forms of technology are readily available.
render
to officially administer, direct, or state
The poison rendered the victim paralyzed.
retrieve
to recover (information); to call to mind again
She retrieved her mail from the mailbox.
scenario
a description of what could possibly happen
The scenario of the play was that of a many trying to save his wife.
speculation
ideas or guesses about something unknown
She dismissed the newspaper reports as pure speculation.
summon
to order someone to appear
The police officer summoning up his courage.
testimony
a declaration made under oath
Her testimony seemed to be the most convincing.
thereby
in a particular way just specified
He didn’t score a goal, thereby ending his chance at setting a record.
verdict
the decision made by a jury in a trial
The jury went out to consider its verdict.
wrongful conviction
a case in which a person is found guilty of a crime that he or she did not commit
If there were a wrongful conviction, they could appeal against it.
arrow
a weapon with a pointed head that is shot from a bow
In ancient times, soldiers fought with bows and arrows.
bound
forced; compelled
We were bound hand and foot.
characterization
a writer's portrayal of a character
As a writer, I am interested in characterization.
chronicle
to describe a series of events
The daily newspaper chronicles local and world events.
chronological
arranged in the order in which things happened
Timelines are arranged in chronological order.
compelling
able to capture and hold attention; very interesting
The novel was so compelling that I decided to find more books by the same author.
comply
to follow orders or directions
Failure to comply with any of the above rules will disqualify the entry.
comprehensive
complete; covering everything
The company offered comprehensive training for everyone that was hired.
consent
to agree or give permission
When she told them what she intended they readily consented.
constrain
to control; to hold back
Jim cannot join us because he is constrained by previous plans.
contradict
to deny the truth of something by stating the opposite
The couple could never agree; the wife always contradicted her husband.
debilitating
having a weakening effect
Prolonged strike action debilitated the industry.
deceive
to trick or lie to
You shouldn't deceive people about your education.
facet
aspect; angle
That is only one facet of many other situations.
forbid
to say that something is not allowed
My father forbids watching TV while we’re eating dinner.
freely
without restraint
Everyone can express their feelings freely in our family.
genre
a category; a kind
She is considered a master in the comedy genre.
hideous
very ugly
The monster's face looked hideous!
illuminate
to brighten with light
We turned on the flashlight to illuminate the dark room.
incredible
amazing; hard to believe
The incredible cake was made by a 10 year old.
inherently
by nature
As most investors understand, a stock is inherently risky.
insurmountable
impossible to solve or overcome
For some, it is an insurmountable barrier.
magnificent
very beautiful or impressive
The king wore a magnificent crown on his head.
maiden
a young girl who is not married
I used to love to hear the stories of knights and fair maidens.
melodious
having a pleasing melody
A melodious sound is pleasant to listen to.
postpartum
after childbirth
postpartum depression can last up to a year.
realm
a land ruled by a king or queen
He was not very active in the realm of business.
slumber
sleep
The children were slumbering in their beds.
technically
according to the strictest interpretation of a category
We offer free technical support for those buying our software.
tremble
to shake slightly because of strong emotion
The excited child handled the present with trembling hands, knowing exactly what was in it.
trepidation
fear and hesitation
With much trepidation, he picked up the phone and called her. A trepidatious feeling came over me as I picked up the phone to call her.
vanish
to disappear
Johnny vanished from the stage right before our eyes.
acceleration
the rate of increase in speed
The new car model was touted for its sleek design, but it had poor acceleration.
array
a range; a varied collection
The ice cream shop had a wide array of flavors to choose from.
cavort
to jump or move around in a lively way
The children were cavorting with their new puppy.
collapse
to shrink abruptly
People may be trapped inside collapsed buildings.
conventional
common and ordinary
They are planning on having a small conventional wedding.
cosmic
of or relating to the universe or outer space
We crack the cosmic codes one by one, replacing an old solution with the new one.
estimation
an educated guess at a measurable quantity
Who is the best candidate in your estimation?
galaxy
any of the very large group of stars that make up the universe
The star is merely one of the closest of the galaxy’s 200 billion stars.
gravitation
the natural force that causes two bodies to accelerate toward each other; gravity
We owe to Newton the principle of gravitation.
habitable
suitable for living in
The house should be habitable by the new year.
module
a part of a space vehicle that is independently operable
The lunar module is approaching the moon's surface.
paradigm
a theory or group of ideas about how something should be done, made, etc.
An accurate paradigm explains and guides.
payload bay
the part of a craft that is used for storage
The payload bay doors are closed.
philosopher
a person who seeks wisdom; a thinker
The German philosopher Karl Marx wrote the book Das Kapital.
portray
to depict; to characterize
The movie did portray the way that the war was fought.
projection
a prediction about future events at a specifi c time
I want to review our sales projections.
recede
to move back or away
Don't worry, the fever will gradually recede.
reminiscent of
similar to
His style of writing is reminiscent of Melville’s.
shuttle
a vehicle that makes multiple passenger trips
I always take the shuttle to the airport.
soar
to rise quickly up to a great height
Run until the wind catches your kite. Then, it will soar higher and higher in the air.
suborbital
involving less than one complete orbit
The small craft was suborbital.
supreme
highest; greatest
You are in a state of supreme delight.
tethered
connected to something by a rope, chain, etc
The horse is tethered to a stake.
thermal
of or relating to heat
Rescue teams are using thermal imaging to locate survivors of the earthquake.
threshold
entrance or boundary
She stood hesitating on the threshold.
uniform
not varying or changing; the same at all times and in all places
Growth has not been uniform across the country.
valid
logically supported; reasonable
The expert’s opinion on the subject was more valid than others.
velocity
speed
The velocity of the baseball was so fast that the batter could not hit it.
wavelength
the distance between successive crests of a wave
The monitor is showing that the patient has no wavelengths.
wisdom
collected knowledge and principles
I don't believe wisdom comes with age.
accessory
an extra item that someone wears for its attractiveness or convenience
That necklace is mom’s favorite accessory.
apparatus
equipment
The apparatus is used for pumping water out of a fish tank.
badge
a small object awarded for a particular accomplishment
Police officers should carry a badge so they can identify themselves to people.
bodily
of or relating to the body
Many bodily changes occur during adolescence.
coordination
the ability to move different parts of your body together well or easily
When I was little I wanted to be a dancer, but I took some classes and discovered that I lacked coordination.
counteract
to act against something; to cause something to have less of an effect
Medicine is supposed to counteract illnesses.
counterpart
one having the same function or characteristics as another
Our manager will meet our rival company?'s counterpart later today.
elaborate
complicated; sophisticated
Male bowerbirds create elaborate bowers to impress females.
euphoria
a feeling of well-being or intense joy
After winning the championship, the players burst into euphoria.
feedback
information regarding performance
I asked my boss for feedback on my work.
hype
talk or writing intended to make people excited about something; publicity
We are certainly seeing a lot of hype by some companies.
indicator
a sign of something
His relations with his siblings is a good indicator of how he will adjust in society.
informal
relaxed or casual
They had an informal meeting to talk about their experiences.
junkie
an addict
His son was a junkie; the kid OD'd a year ago.
metric
a standard of measurement
Most of the world uses the metric system of measurement.
oppressive
very cruel or unfair
The daughter ran away from home because of her oppressive home environment.
phenomenal
amazing; remarkable
The child's ability to play the piano is nothing short of phenomenal.
platform
an operating system
Which platform does the train arrive at?
pulse
the heartbeat as it is felt elsewhere in the body
The doctor is measuring the old man's pulse rate.
quantify
to measure the quantity of
The risks to health are impossible to quantify.
quantitative
of or relating to measurement in numbers
Bank of England announces it will extend quantitative easing.
scale
one of many small, thin, hard plates that cover the body of some animals, such as a fish
A snake's body is covered in smooth scales.
sedentary
not physically active
After gaining a tremendous amount of weight, the man became increasingly sedentary.
spike
a sudden, sharp increase
It has to protect consumers from huge spikes in electricity prices.
status quo
the current situation; the way things are now
What they are doing is just status quo.
systematic
using a careful system or method
Consumers are the product of the systematic deployment of power throughout society.
waist
the middle part of the body between the hips and chest or upper back
She wore a belt around her waist.
wrist
the part of the body where the hand joins the arm
My wrist hurts from playing so much tennis.
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