Term
|
Definition
V.: To stress or emphasize.
My teacher made the class accentuate the vowel sound of that foreign word |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
ADJ: Propsperous or rich.
Those snobs come from the affluent part of town |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
V. To make easier to endure; to lessen.
The doctor prescribed the pills to alleviagte the woman's pain. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
V. To conform or adjust to the customs, attitudes, etc. of a group, nation, or the like.
The new arrivals assimilated easily and quickly. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
ADJ. Desiring to help others; a general goodwill towards others.
The benevolent man gave 10 million dollars to the Children's Hospital. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
V. To make more dense or compact; reduce the volume or extent of; concentrate.
Please condense your answer into a few words. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
V. To crouch; as in fear or shame.
The frightened boy cowered under his bed during the thunderstorms. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
V. To represent by or as if by painting; portray.
She stood there mesmerized by the mural that depicts a famous battle. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
V. To depart or swerve, as from a procedure, course of action, or acceptable norm.
Shelly had to deviate from her original plan when her sister came home early. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
V. To surprise in such a manner as to disillusion.
She was dismayed to learn of their disloyalty. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
V. To add details to; expand.
My boss asked me to elaborate on my initial proposal. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
V. To grow well or fare well and prosper.
The crops flourished in the rich soil. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
N. To get in the way of; to obstruct the progress of.
My annoying little sister is a hindrance to me when I try to study. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
ADJ. Unable to avoid or evade; is certain or necessary.
The Rockies' fall from first place is inevitable. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
ADJ. Taking or showing extreme care about minute details; precise.
The museum curator took meticulous care in readying the new exhibit. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
V. To go from one country, region, or place to another.
The birds migrate southward for the winter. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
ADJ. Having unlimited or universal power, authority, or force; all-powerful.
The Green Goblin's major downfall was that he believed he was omnipotent and could not be beaten. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
ADJ. Powerful, mighty.
THe chemical plant produced a potent smell. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
ADJ. Having an old-fashioned attractiveness or charm.
The cottage located on the cliffs had a quaint feel to it. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
ADJ. The ability to recover readily, as from misfortune.
THe man showed great resiliency when he refused to fail again. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
ADJ. Explicit, or definite; state in detail.
She had to be specific when giving the tourist directions to the museum. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
V. To submit to an overpowering force or yield to an overwhelming desire; to give up or give in.
The man finally succumbed to year of pressure from his family to move out. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
V. To infect, contaminate, corrupt, or spoil.
The girl's reputation was tainted after the scandal.
The grocery store recalled one thousand packages of tainted meat. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
ADJ. Bearable; able to permit.
His arrogance is no longer tolerable. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
ADV. In exactly the same words; word for word.
The girl recited the poem verbatim. |
|
|
