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Lesson 5
Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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abreast | alongside |
affectation | airs, pretense |
ally | confederate, affiliate, associate |
anonymous | unnamed, unknown, innominate |
anticipate | foresee, forecast, foretell, predict |
archaic | primitive, ancient, antiquated, antique |
aspect | appearance, look, countenance |
behavior | conduct |
ceaseless | constant, uninterrupted, eternal |
change | alter, vary, turn, convert, metamorphose, transform |
confederacy | ally, alliance, confederation |
cut | sever, chop |
disturbance | agitation, disorder, confusion |
elucidate | clarify, clear up, enlighten, shed light on |
encroachment | invasion, intrusion |
entice | allure, tempt, seduce |
equivocally | ambiguously |
exterminate | extirpate, annihilate, eradicate |
fortify | strengthen, reinforce |
frightful | horrible, dreadful, fearful, awful |
immunity | exemption, impunity |
improve | enhance, refine, enrich, better, ameliorate |
in retrospect | looking back |
lose sight of | forget |
nuts and bolts | basics, practical details |
permit | let, allow |
radical | fundamental, basic, extreme, drastic, revolutionary |
reference | allusion, mention |
sparse | scanty, meager, scarce, limited |
sting | smart, hurt |
support | assist, back, advocate, maintain, sustain, provide for, take care of |
tangible | material, concrete, real, substantial |
tolerate | endure, stand, bear |
train | aim, head |
unambiguous | clear, distinct, definite |
virtually | in effect, practically, nearly |
wary | distrustful, cautious, heedful, alert |
wealth | affluence, abundance, profusion |