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list 1 cacaphony - devoidlist 1 cacaphony - devoid

cacophony capable capacity debilitate detrimental devoid

cacophony capable capacity debilitate detrimental devoid

Cacophony (N.)

DEFINITION: A harsh discordance of sounds; a meaningless mixture of sounds.

Sentence: He could not hear over the cacophony of instruments in the band room.

Synonyms: discord, noise, clamor

Capable (Adj.)

DEFINITION: Having power and ability.Related words: capability (noun); capably (adv.)

Sentence: You are capable of doing anything you put your mind to and are willing to work to achieve.

Synonyms: efficient, accomplished, adequate

Capacity (N.)

DEFINITION: Maximum amount that can be contained; power of receiving impressions, knowledge

Sentence: He had a large mental capacity for remembering names and birthdays.

Synonyms: expanse; ability, competency

Debilitate (V.)

DEFINITION: To make weak or feeble.Related words: debilitating (gerund), debilitation (noun)

Sentence: Being without food and water greatly debilitated the lost hikers.

Synonyms: exhaust, weaken

Detrimental (adj.)Detrimental (adj.)Definition: tending to cause harm

Synonym: harmful, injurious

Sentence: In basketball, it is detrimental for a player to shoot forty times a game instead of passing to his teammates.

Definition: tending to cause harm

Synonym: harmful, injurious

Sentence: In basketball, it is detrimental for a player to shoot forty times a game instead of passing to his teammates.

Devoid (Adj.)

DEFINITION: Lacking in; free from.

Related words: void (noun); avoid (verb)

Sentence: Her personality is devoid of wit and creativity, which is why she is single.

Synonyms: barren, destitute, empty

PracticePractice

1. You are capable of passing this class if you _________ and __________.

2. The cacophony debilitated my ability to _________________.

3. The plane has reached the maximum capacity for weight. We need to _____________.

1. You are capable of passing this class if you _________ and __________.

2. The cacophony debilitated my ability to _________________.

3. The plane has reached the maximum capacity for weight. We need to _____________.

PracticePractice1. The cacophony of ______________

made it difficult ________________.

2. The ___________ debilitated the __________ because ____________.

3. The devoid room looked like a ________________.

1. The cacophony of ______________ made it difficult ________________.

2. The ___________ debilitated the __________ because ____________.

3. The devoid room looked like a ________________.

list 2 diversity - equivalentlist 2 diversity - equivalent

diversity domain enforcement ephemeral equanimity equivalent

diversity domain enforcement ephemeral equanimity equivalent

Diversity (N.)

DEFINITION: The state or quality of being different.Related: diverse (adj.)

Sentence: Cultural diversity can be identified by the variety of languages spoken in a country.

Synonyms: variety, multiplicity

Domain (N.)

DEFINITION: A particular environment or walk of life.

Sentence: The study of English is in my domain; mathematics is not.

Synonyms: specialty, arena, area, field

Enforcement (Noun)

DEFINITION: The act of ensuring obedience.

Sentence: A decline in the number of police officers makes law enforcement more difficult.

Synonyms: administration, insistence, carrying out

Related: enforce (verb)

Ephemeral (Adj.)

DEFINITION: Lasting for a short time.

Sentence: A fly has an ephemeral life span.

Synonyms: brief, temporary, transient

Equanimity (N.)

DEFINITION: Calmness of temperament.

Sentence: It’s important to maintain your equanimity during stressful situations.

Synonyms: composure, poise, serenity, coolness

DEFINITION: equal in value, measure, force, effect, significance, etc.:Related words: equivalence

Synonym: equal

Sentence: His silence is equivalent to an admission of guilt.

Equivalent (adj)

PracticePractice There is a lot of diversity at Sonora.

For example, ________________. You need to take classes in the

_______ of Math in order to be a Math teacher.

You dated for three days. Your relationship was as __________ as Taylor Swift’s.

There is a lot of diversity at Sonora. For example, ________________.

You need to take classes in the _______ of Math in order to be a Math teacher.

You dated for three days. Your relationship was as __________ as Taylor Swift’s.

PracticePractice

Presidents must maintain their equanimity during ______________ because ___________________

____________________________.

Five liters is equivalent to ________ milliliters.

Presidents must maintain their equanimity during ______________ because ___________________

____________________________.

Five liters is equivalent to ________ milliliters.

list 3 euphoric - festerlist 3 euphoric - fester

euphoric expansion explicit exposure extol fester

euphoric expansion explicit exposure extol fester

DEFINITION: a feeling of happiness, confidence, or well-being sometimes exaggerated in pathological states

Related words: euphoria (noun)

Synonym: joy, ecstasy, bliss

Sentence: Watching the Clippers win gives one a sense of euphoria.

Euphoric (adj)

DEFINITION: the act or process of expanding Related: expand (v.), expansive (adj.), expanse (noun)

Synonym: growth

Sentence: The school expanded the building as more students enrolled.

Expansion (n)

DEFINITION: Fully and clearly expressed or demonstrated; leaving nothing merely implied; unequivocal:

Related: explicitly (adv.)

Synonym: clear, exact, specific, precise

Sentence: The teacher gave explicit instructions for homework.

Explicit (adj)

Exposure (Noun)

DEFINITION: uncovering; putting in view or dangerRelated words: expose

Sentence: You should always limit your exposure to the sun. Even a brief exposure to radiation is very dangerous.

Synonyms: showing, risk, airing, displayshowing, risk, airing, display

Extol (v)

DEFINITION: to praise highly

Synonym: praise, commend, worship

Example sentence: The people would extol their king as if he were a God.

Definition: to putrefy or rot. Synonyms: rot, worsenExample sentence: The

untreated wound was left to fester.

Definition: to putrefy or rot. Synonyms: rot, worsenExample sentence: The

untreated wound was left to fester.

Fester, v.

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Practice (Write on blank space below slides)

I feel euphoric when _________. It is important to extol ___________

when they _____________. Many parents attempt to limit their kid’s

exposure to _____________. The ______________ will fester if

_________.

I feel euphoric when _________. It is important to extol ___________

when they _____________. Many parents attempt to limit their kid’s

exposure to _____________. The ______________ will fester if

_________.

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Practice (Write on blank space below slides)

It would not have taken me five hours to build the desk if I had been given _____________ instructions.

I expand my mind by __________. Challenge: Write a sentence using as

many of this week’s words as possible.

It would not have taken me five hours to build the desk if I had been given _____________ instructions.

I expand my mind by __________. Challenge: Write a sentence using as

many of this week’s words as possible.

list 4 fundamental - initiativelist 4 fundamental - initiative

fundamental futile incentive indefatigable infatuation initiative

fundamental futile incentive indefatigable infatuation initiative

Fundamental (adj)Def: serving as, or being an essential part

of; basic

Related: fundamentally, fundamentalism, fundamentalist

Synonym: basic, essential

Example sentence: Using formulas is a fundamental part of solving math problems.

Fundamental (adj)Def: serving as, or being an essential part

of; basic

Related: fundamentally, fundamentalism, fundamentalist

Synonym: basic, essential

Example sentence: Using formulas is a fundamental part of solving math problems.

Futile (Adj.)

DEFINITION: Producing no result or effect.Related words: futility

Sentence: Convincing someone that he or she is wrong is often futile.

Synonyms: ineffectual, useless, pointless

Incentive (noun)

DEFINITION: something which encourages a person to do something

Sentence: Tax incentives have been very effective in encouraging people to save and invest more of their income. Bonus payments provide an incentive to work harder.

Synonyms: motivation, drive, reward

Indefatigable (Adj.)

DEFINITION: Unable to be tired out.

Sentence: Her indefatigable spirit helped her overcome the greatest challenges in her life.

Synonyms: tireless, unflagging, unrelenting, undefeatable

Infatuation (N.)

DEFINITION: A foolish, short-lived passion.

Sentence: Teenagers often confuse infatuation with true love.

Synonyms: crush, obsession

Related: infatuated (adj.)

initiative (n) initiative (n)

Definition: an introductory act or step; leading action

Related: initiate (verb)

Synonyms: plan, proposal, idea

Example: There is a ballot initiative this year to end the death penalty in California.

Definition: an introductory act or step; leading action

Related: initiate (verb)

Synonyms: plan, proposal, idea

Example: There is a ballot initiative this year to end the death penalty in California.

PracticePractice

It is futile to ______________ because _____________.

The fundamentals of passing the CAHSEE are _______________.

My indefatigable spirit will help me ____________________.

My incentive to do well in school is _____________________.

It is futile to ______________ because _____________.

The fundamentals of passing the CAHSEE are _______________.

My indefatigable spirit will help me ____________________.

My incentive to do well in school is _____________________.

PracticePractice

Too many teenagers are infatuated with _____________.

Linda Jong used her initiative when she ___________.

Challenge: Write a sentence using as many of this week’s words as possible.

Too many teenagers are infatuated with _____________.

Linda Jong used her initiative when she ___________.

Challenge: Write a sentence using as many of this week’s words as possible.

list 5 interminable - lingerlist 5 interminable - linger

interminable laboriously languid liberal linger

interminable laboriously languid liberal linger

Interminable (Adj.)

DEFINITION: Seemingly without end.Related words: terminal (adj.)

Sentence: A long, boring speech or sermon is often described as interminable.

Synonyms: endless, eternal, never-ending

Laboriously (Adv.)

DEFINITION: In a hard-working manner.Related words: labor, laborious

Sentence: They worked laboriously to get an A+ on their project.

Synonyms: arduously, strenuously, diligently

Languid (adj) Languid (adj)

Related: languidly (adverb)

Definition: lacking in vigor or vitality; slack or slow

Synonym: slow, lethargic

Example: On a hot summer day, I feel languid and just want to sit by my pool.

Related: languidly (adverb)

Definition: lacking in vigor or vitality; slack or slow

Synonym: slow, lethargic

Example: On a hot summer day, I feel languid and just want to sit by my pool.

Related: liberally (adv), liberalism (n)

Definition: favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs

Synonym: open-mindedAntonym: conservative

Example: Democrats have liberal views on abortion.

Related: liberally (adv), liberalism (n)

Definition: favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs

Synonym: open-mindedAntonym: conservative

Example: Democrats have liberal views on abortion.

Liberal (adj)

Definition: to remain or stay on in a place

longer than is usual or expected, as if from reluctance to leave

Synonym: loiter, hang out

Example: We lingered awhile after the party.

Definition: to remain or stay on in a place longer than is usual or expected, as if from reluctance to leave

Synonym: loiter, hang out

Example: We lingered awhile after the party.

Linger (v)

PracticePractice

Ivan D. worked laboriously to ______________________.

An interminable day for me is when ____________________.

Languid students often __________________________.

Ivan D. worked laboriously to ______________________.

An interminable day for me is when ____________________.

Languid students often __________________________.

PracticePractice

A liberal view on gay marriage would be _____________________.

The memories of _________________ linger on in my mind.

Challenge: Write a sentence using as many of this week’s words as possible.

A liberal view on gay marriage would be _____________________.

The memories of _________________ linger on in my mind.

Challenge: Write a sentence using as many of this week’s words as possible.

list 6 lucid - nemesislist 6 lucid - nemesis

lucid marginal monitoring monotony nemesis

lucid marginal monitoring monotony nemesis

Lucid (adj) Lucid (adj)

Related: lucidly (adv)Def: clear, logical, easy to understand synonym: coherent

Example: She was in so much pain she was unable to speak in a lucid manner.

Related: lucidly (adv)Def: clear, logical, easy to understand synonym: coherent

Example: She was in so much pain she was unable to speak in a lucid manner.

Marginal (adj) Marginal (adj)

Related: margin (n), marginalized (adj)Defnition: close to a limit; not considered

importantSynonym: minor, insignificant

Example: Green party policies that were once considered marginal are becoming mainstream.

Related: margin (n), marginalized (adj)Defnition: close to a limit; not considered

importantSynonym: minor, insignificant

Example: Green party policies that were once considered marginal are becoming mainstream.

Monitoring (v) Monitoring (v)

Related: monitor (v)Definition: to watch over somebody or

something, especially in order to ensure that good order or proper conduct is maintained

Synonym: watch

Example: The government monitors some phone conversations.

Related: monitor (v)Definition: to watch over somebody or

something, especially in order to ensure that good order or proper conduct is maintained

Synonym: watch

Example: The government monitors some phone conversations.

Monotony (N.)

DEFINITION: The quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety.

Sentence: Some struggle with the monotony of their daily lives and enjoy the change of pace the weekend brings.

Synonyms: tediousness, dullness, repetitiveness

Nemesis (n)

Nemesis (n)

Definition: something that a person cannot conquer, achieve, etc.

Synonym: arch enemy

Example: The performance test proved to be my nemesis.

Definition: something that a person cannot conquer, achieve, etc.

Synonym: arch enemy

Example: The performance test proved to be my nemesis.

PracticePractice

I will overcome my nemesis by _______________.

I can accomplish anything when I have __________ instructions.

Teachers monitor us by ________________.

I will overcome my nemesis by _______________.

I can accomplish anything when I have __________ instructions.

Teachers monitor us by ________________.

PracticePractice

I like losing by a _________ margin because _________________.

I _____________ the monotony of weekly vocabulary because _________.

Challenge: Write a sentence using as many of this week’s words as possible.

I like losing by a _________ margin because _________________.

I _____________ the monotony of weekly vocabulary because _________.

Challenge: Write a sentence using as many of this week’s words as possible.

list 7 objective - saturatelist 7 objective - saturate

objective paradigm procure propagate punitive saturate

objective paradigm procure propagate punitive saturate

Objective (Adj) Objective (Adj)

Related: objectively (adv)

Definition: not influenced by personal feelings, interpretations, or prejudice;

Synonym: fair, unbiased

Example: A judge has to be an objective overseer.

Related: objectively (adv)

Definition: not influenced by personal feelings, interpretations, or prejudice;

Synonym: fair, unbiased

Example: A judge has to be an objective overseer.

Paradigm (Noun)

DEFINITION: a model of something, or a very clear and typical example of something.

Sentence: Some educators are hoping Some educators are hoping to produce a change in the current to produce a change in the current cultural paradigm.cultural paradigm.

Synonyms: model, way of thinking

Procure (verb)

DEFINITION: to get something, especially after an effort

Sentence: She's She's managed somehow to somehow to procure his telephone number.procure his telephone number.

Synonyms: get, obtain, acquire

Propagate (V.)

DEFINITION: To spread; to make widely known.

Sentence: It is your responsibility to propagate the information about the party.

Synonyms: distribute, disseminate, publicize

Punitive (Adjective)

DEFINITION: intended as a punishment

Sentence: Detention is meant to be punitive, not fun.

Synonyms: disciplinary, corrective

Saturate (V.)

DEFINITION: To fill completely.

Sentence: Make sure you saturate the sponge before washing the car.

Synonyms: flood, overwhelm, soak

PracticePractice

I cannot be objective about _________________ because ______________.

I am going to procure a date to prom by__________.

The best way to propagate information is __________.

I cannot be objective about _________________ because ______________.

I am going to procure a date to prom by__________.

The best way to propagate information is __________.

PracticePractice

Our judicial system should be more/less punitive because ________.

The teacher saturated me with information by __________.

The social paradigm in America changed when _______.

Challenge: Write a sentence using as many of this week’s words as possible.

Our judicial system should be more/less punitive because ________.

The teacher saturated me with information by __________.

The social paradigm in America changed when _______.

Challenge: Write a sentence using as many of this week’s words as possible.

list 8 savor - tranquilitylist 8 savor - tranquility

savor scope seclusion succumb tranquility

savor scope seclusion succumb tranquility

Savor (n) Savor (n)

Definition: to enjoy something without hurrying (especially the taste)

Synonyms: relish

Sentence : You must savor the flavors of a great piece of food, no matter what it is.

Definition: to enjoy something without hurrying (especially the taste)

Synonyms: relish

Sentence : You must savor the flavors of a great piece of food, no matter what it is.

Scope (n)

Scope (n)

Definition: range of view, perception, grasp, or outlook

Scope (verb) = to look for (to scope out the area)

Synonyms: rangeSentence: The scope of vision one has

looking out at sea ends at the horizon. The ability to perform surgery is beyond the scope of a nurse.

Definition: range of view, perception, grasp, or outlook

Scope (verb) = to look for (to scope out the area)

Synonyms: rangeSentence: The scope of vision one has

looking out at sea ends at the horizon. The ability to perform surgery is beyond the scope of a nurse.

Seclusion (N.)

DEFINITION: The quality of being separated from others.

Sentence: The seclusion found in one’s room can provide needed tranquility.

Synonyms: privacy, isolation, hiding

Succumb (v)

Succumb (v)

Definition: to give way to superior force

Synonyms: give in, surrender, yieldSentence: He succumbed to the dark

side after the promise of cookies.

Definition: to give way to superior force

Synonyms: give in, surrender, yieldSentence: He succumbed to the dark

side after the promise of cookies.

Tranquility (N.)

DEFINITION: A state of peace and quiet.

Sentence: After a hectic day, we all seek tranquility.

Synonyms: serenity, quietude, calmness

PracticePractice

I find tranquility by _________.

Japan succumbed to the US during WWII after we _________.

I find tranquility by _________.

Japan succumbed to the US during WWII after we _________.

PracticePractice My favorite food to savor is _______.

Ivan was secluded because ___________.

A person in the military scopes out an area by _________.

The scope of my _________ class is __________________

Write a sentence using as many of this week’s words as possible.

My favorite food to savor is _______.

Ivan was secluded because ___________.

A person in the military scopes out an area by _________.

The scope of my _________ class is __________________

Write a sentence using as many of this week’s words as possible.

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list 9 advocate - customlist 9 advocate - custom

advocate* allocation apathetic conflagration contrast* custom

advocate* allocation apathetic conflagration contrast* custom

advocateadvocate

Allocation (N.)

DEFINITION: An amount set aside for a specific purpose.Related words: allocate (verb)

Sentence: Every month, my parents have an allocation of money they save for our vacation.

Synonyms: allotment, allowance, rationing

Apathetic (Adj.)

DEFINITION: Having or showing little or no feeling or emotion.Related words: apathy (noun)

Sentence: All who are in favor should voice their opinions and stop being so apathetic.

Synonyms: indifferent, uninterested, listless

Conflagration (N.)

DEFINITION: A large destructive fire.Related words: none

Sentence: Ten homes were destroyed in the conflagration that was started by an arsonist.

aSynonyms: inferno, blaze, wildfire

contrastcontrast

customcustom

customary customary

list 10 flagrantly - incidencelist 10 flagrantly - incidence

Flagrantly Fundamental gambol generated incidence

Flagrantly Fundamental gambol generated incidence

Def: in flagrant manner( flagrant: shockingly noticeable or evident; obvious)

Synonym: obviously (adv.)

-Example sentence: The candidates flagrantly expressed their anger towards each other.

Def: in flagrant manner( flagrant: shockingly noticeable or evident; obvious)

Synonym: obviously (adv.)

-Example sentence: The candidates flagrantly expressed their anger towards each other.

Flagrantly (adj) Flagrantly (adj)

fundamental adjective 1 2 3

fundamentalism, noun

Definition: forming the base, from which everything else develops; more important than anything else

It's one of the fundamental differences between men and women.

Sentence:

Synonyms: basic

Image:

Gambol (v)

Def: to skip about, as in dancing or playing; frolic.

Synonym: frolic

-Example sentence: A deer gamboled on the field.

Gambol (v)

Def: to skip about, as in dancing or playing; frolic.

Synonym: frolic

-Example sentence: A deer gamboled on the field.

Generated (adj)

Def: brought into existence; produced

Related: generate (verb), generation (noun)

Synonym: made

Example sentence: The graphics and animations were computer generated.

Generated (adj)

Def: brought into existence; produced

Related: generate (verb), generation (noun)

Synonym: made

Example sentence: The graphics and animations were computer generated.

Incidence (n) Incidence (n) Def: the rate or range of occurrence or influence

of something, especially of something unwanted

Related: incident, coincidence

Synonym: occurence

- Example sentence: The high incidence of heart disease in men over 40 is frightening.

Def: the rate or range of occurrence or influence of something, especially of something unwanted

Related: incident, coincidence

Synonym: occurence

- Example sentence: The high incidence of heart disease in men over 40 is frightening.

list 11 indiscretion - palpitatelist 11 indiscretion - palpitate

Indiscretion martyr obtuse oppression* palpitate

Indiscretion martyr obtuse oppression* palpitate

Indiscretion (n)Indiscretion (n)

Def: The characteristic of not being sneaky

Related: indiscreet, indiscreetly

Synonym: carelessness

-Ex. Sentence: His indiscretion keeps him from being a ninja.

Def: The characteristic of not being sneaky

Related: indiscreet, indiscreetly

Synonym: carelessness

-Ex. Sentence: His indiscretion keeps him from being a ninja.

Indisputable (Adj.)

DEFINITION: Impossible to doubt.

Sentence: There is indisputable proof that sophomores are too smart for their own good!

Synonyms: sure, certain, proven

Invigorating (Adj.)

DEFINITION: Giving strength and vitality.

Sentence: An afternoon nap can be invigorating after a hard day’s work.

Synonyms: strengthen, vitalize

Martyr (noun)

DEFINITION: a person who suffers very much or is killed because of their political or religious beliefs, and is often admired because of it

Sentence: She fought against racism all She fought against racism all her life and died a martyr to the cause.her life and died a martyr to the cause.

Synonyms: sufferer, victim

Obtuse (adj) Obtuse (adj)

Def: not quick or alert in perception, feeling, or intellect; not sensitive or observant

Synonym: dull.

Sentence: Many people have stereotypes that blonds are obtuse.

Def: not quick or alert in perception, feeling, or intellect; not sensitive or observant

Synonym: dull.

Sentence: Many people have stereotypes that blonds are obtuse.

oppressionoppression

Palpitate (v) Palpitate (v)

Def: to flutter or tremble

Synonym: beat

Sentence: His heart palpitated wildly.

Def: to flutter or tremble

Synonym: beat

Sentence: His heart palpitated wildly.

list 12 panache - poignantlist 12 panache - poignant

panache pernicious perpetuate plausible poignant

panache pernicious perpetuate plausible poignant

Panache (n) Panache (n)

Def: a grand or flamboyant manner

Synonym: style

Sentence: Jackie O. Kennedy was known for her panache.

Def: a grand or flamboyant manner

Synonym: style

Sentence: Jackie O. Kennedy was known for her panache.

Pernicious (adj)

Pernicious (adj)

Def: causing grave harm

Synonym: deadly

The Black Plague is a pernicious disease.

Def: causing grave harm

Synonym: deadly

The Black Plague is a pernicious disease.

Perpetuate (V.)

DEFINITION: To cause to continue.

Sentence: It is unfortunate that society perpetuates stereotypes about minorities.

Synonyms: maintain, preserve, sustain, keep going

Plausible (adj) Plausible (adj)

Def: seemingly valid or acceptable

Synonym: possible, feasible

Sentence: His theory of the Clippers being better then the Lakers is plausible.

Def: seemingly valid or acceptable

Synonym: possible, feasible

Sentence: His theory of the Clippers being better then the Lakers is plausible.

Poignant (adj) Poignant (adj)

Def: profoundly moving; emotionally touching

Synonym: touching

Sentence: The scene in the movie was so poignant that people started to cry.

Def: profoundly moving; emotionally touching

Synonym: touching

Sentence: The scene in the movie was so poignant that people started to cry.

list 13 preceding - pursuinglist 13 preceding - pursuing

preceding predilection prime profusion pursuing

preceding predilection prime profusion pursuing

Preceding (adj) Preceding (adj)

Def: coming before

Synonym: previous

Sentence: Refer back to the footnote on the preceding page.

Def: coming before

Synonym: previous

Sentence: Refer back to the footnote on the preceding page.

Predilection (n) Predilection (n)

Def: a tendency to think favorably about something in particular

Synonym: preference

Sentence: KRod has a predilection for the Clippers.

Def: a tendency to think favorably about something in particular

Synonym: preference

Sentence: KRod has a predilection for the Clippers.

Prime (adj) Prime (adj)

Def: first in importance; fundamental

Synonym: main, first

Sentence: The prime source of production of honey is bees.

Def: first in importance; fundamental

Synonym: main, first

Sentence: The prime source of production of honey is bees.

Profusion (n)

Profusion (n)

Def: great quantity, more than is needed

Synonym: abundance;

Example: Profusion of food in Africa would alleviate the starvation problems.

Def: great quantity, more than is needed

Synonym: abundance;

Example: Profusion of food in Africa would alleviate the starvation problems.

Pursuing (Adj./V.)

DEFINITION: Following in an effort to capture.

Sentence: The police are still pursuing the criminal.

Synonyms: following, chasing, going after

list 14 rational - stabilitylist 14 rational - stability

rational, rationally reconcile, reconciliation* repent, repentance* sojourn stability, stable

rational, rationally reconcile, reconciliation* repent, repentance* sojourn stability, stable

Rational (adj) Rational (adj)

Definition: of sound mind Synonym: logical, sensible Related words: rationally (adverb),

ration (verb), rationalize (verb), antonym: irrational (adj)

Monks are by far the most rational people.

Definition: of sound mind Synonym: logical, sensible Related words: rationally (adverb),

ration (verb), rationalize (verb), antonym: irrational (adj)

Monks are by far the most rational people.

reconcilereconcile

repentrepent

Sojourn (n) Sojourn (n)

Definition: A temporary stay Synonyms: journey Related: sojourner (noun)

Sentence: They had to make an unexpected sojourn in La Habra for the night.

Definition: A temporary stay Synonyms: journey Related: sojourner (noun)

Sentence: They had to make an unexpected sojourn in La Habra for the night.

Stability (n)

Stability (n)

Definition: the state of being continuous without change

Synonyms: consistency Antonym: instability (noun) Related: stable (adj.), stabilize (verb)

Sentence: In this recession financial stability is hard to find.

Definition: the state of being continuous without change

Synonyms: consistency Antonym: instability (noun) Related: stable (adj.), stabilize (verb)

Sentence: In this recession financial stability is hard to find.

list 15 subsidiary - taboolist 15 subsidiary - taboo

subsidiary surmise sustain, -able, -ably symbiotic taboo*

subsidiary surmise sustain, -able, -ably symbiotic taboo*

Subsidiary (adj)

Subsidiary (adj)

Definition: serving to aid or supplement; secondary in importance

Synonyms: secondary Related: subside (verb), subsidy (noun),

subsidize (verb)

Sentence -Vitamins are subsidiary to child’s growth.

Definition: serving to aid or supplement; secondary in importance

Synonyms: secondary Related: subside (verb), subsidy (noun),

subsidize (verb)

Sentence -Vitamins are subsidiary to child’s growth.

Surmise (v) Surmise (v)

Definition: to think or infer without strong evidence

Synonyms: infer

Sentence: He surmised that his girlfriend was cheating on him.

Definition: to think or infer without strong evidence

Synonyms: infer

Sentence: He surmised that his girlfriend was cheating on him.

Sustainable (v)

Sustainable (v)

Def: to keep up or keep going The land must be sustainable for

life before people move in.

Def: to keep up or keep going The land must be sustainable for

life before people move in.

Symbiotic (n) Symbiotic (n)

Def: a similar relationship between interdependent persons or groups

When a fish and a sea anemone live together, that is a symbiotic relationship.

Def: a similar relationship between interdependent persons or groups

When a fish and a sea anemone live together, that is a symbiotic relationship.

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transportation trend trepidation utility

transportation trend trepidation utility

Transport (v)

Transport (v)

Def: to carry or cause to go from one place to another

They transported the prisoner form one jail to another.

Def: to carry or cause to go from one place to another

They transported the prisoner form one jail to another.

Trend (n) Trend (n)

Def: general tendency or direction It is hard to keep up with all the

trends these days because they change so much.

Def: general tendency or direction It is hard to keep up with all the

trends these days because they change so much.

Trepidation (n) Trepidation (n)

Def: a state of fear or anxiety It is hard to overcome trepidation.

Def: a state of fear or anxiety It is hard to overcome trepidation.

Utility (n)Utility (n)

Def: the quality of practical use; usefulness

-This chemical has no utility as an agricultural fertilizer .

Def: the quality of practical use; usefulness

-This chemical has no utility as an agricultural fertilizer .