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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.
Practice (Write on blank space below slides)
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
_________.
Practice (Write on blank space below slides)
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.
list 9 advocate - customlist 9 advocate - custom
advocate* allocation apathetic conflagration contrast* custom
advocate* allocation apathetic conflagration contrast* custom
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
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.
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.
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.
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