essentially equal value or significance

Adjective

(+/-)

To the professor, using notes during the test is tantamount to cheating

Subversive

in opposition to autority or government

adjective

(-)

The king imprisoned the author for writing a book with subversive ideas.

tending to cause or bring about

adj

(+/-)

Hating one's job is conducive to high levels of stress

Good eating habits are conducive to good health .

agreeable, responsive to suggestion or advice.

adjective

(+)

The Amenable boss listened to and acted upon his workers' complaints.

The husband tried to be amenable to his wife's suggestion that he help with household ...

a restraint,or limit

Noun

(-)

The government enacted harsh strictures on immigration due to the large number of illegal citizens.

motionless, sitting for long periods

ADJ\

(-)

The regional salesman wanted a sedentary job that did not require leaving his office. 

arrival in large numbers, a large flow

NOUN

(-/+)

Thanks to wise investing, Meg's bank account had a steady influx of money

severe, difficult, harsh

adj

(-)

Very few soccer players completed the rigorous workout.

a sheen on the surface resulting from age and use

NOUN

(+/-)

The patina on the antique lamp gave the item character but reduced its value.

a fake drug used in the testing of medication

NOUN

(+/-)

Half of the people took the real drugs, the other half too the placebos.

junta

a military group ruling a country after seizing power

NOUN

(+/-)

After the revolution, a junta governed the island nation.

a peak or climax, at its best

NOUN

She was at the pinnacle of her career.

to reduce, soothe, or calm

VERB

(+/-)

The mother tried to mollify her baby by singing her a song.

lying while under oath.

lying in a court of law.

NOUN

(-)

The perjury charge resulted in Tom going to jail.

He was called to testify in court and committed perjury.

expressing sorrow, mournful

ADJ

The plaintive poem brought tears to her eyes. 

impasse

A problem or predicament with no obvious resolution

NOUN

Fighting resumed when the two countries reached an impasse during the peace talks.

One who excels in a difficult field at an early age

NOUN

The ten year old wunderkind mastered chemistry why his peers were just learning basic math.

ability to make good judgements and quick decisions

noun

(+)

Hal's business acumen made him an excellent stock broker.

the use of single atoms and molecules to construct microscopic devices.

NOUN

(+/-)

Scientists hope to use nanotechnology to create tiny robots that can be injected into the body to kill cancer cells.

to certify legally

VERB

(+/-)

Someone will notarize the signatures on the title to complete the sale of the car.

a strong, simulating taste

ADJ

(+/-)

A mix of herbs and spices gave Joe's chili a piquant taste.

having an offensive odor

ADJ

(-)

People ten miles away could smell the malodorous checken processing plan.

a sharp taste, acrid

(adj)

(+/-)

The cheese was offered in mild and pungent varieties.

incorrect, mistaken

(adj)

Read the questions carefully, or you will have erroneous answers on the test.

happening at the same time

ADJ

This year, janes birthday is concurrent with EAster.

of little importance

ADJ

The care was in great shape except for some negligible

scratches.

to break a promise

VERB

(-)

Pete reneged on his promise to care for his dog, so his parents gave the dog to another family.

a rule of action, a principle to live by

NOUN

Kim lived by the precept of a rock star, she dressed in black leather and high boots.

a facial expression

NO.UN

Ken's visage turned to anger when he saw the neighbor's dog crapping on his grass

impossible to take back, revoke or retract

ADJ

The decision to divorce was irrevocable.