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Isabel Allende

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17

LESSON 1

Definition

to or in another country

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overseas; internationally

Example

Louis Armstrong often traveled abroad.

Living abroad can be an educational experience.

Definition

quick; without warning

Synonym

sudden

Example

There was an abrupt change in the weather.

After the incident everyone left abruptly.

Definition

allowable or satisfactory

Synonym

permissible

Example

The idea was acceptable to everyone.

The registrar accepted more applicants than he should have.

Definition

enthusiastic approval; applause

Synonym

praise

Example

Leonardo DiCaprio has earned acclaim abroad as an actor.

Acclaimed authors often win Pulitzer Prizes.

Definition

displeasing, objectionable, or bad

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unfavorable

Example

The game was cancelled by officials due to the adverse weather conditions

His indecision adversely affected his job performance.

Definition

a part or characteristic of something; an element

Synonym

facet

Example

I would trust the professional's advice in that aspect of economics.

There are many fascinating aspects to the complex procedure.

Definition

calling attention to; pleasing; creating interest; pretty

Synonym

appealing

Example

The idea of working four, ten-hour work days was attractive to many employees

The major attraction of the show was a speech by the president.

Definition

by itself; with no association

Synonym

independent

Example

Mexico became an autonomous state in 1817.

Although working closely with the government, all businesses function autonomously

Definition

always present; continual

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constant

Example

The author's chronic headache prevented her from finishing the chapter

He is chronically late to class.

Definition

the act of disagreeing; not giving approval

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objection

Example

Their disapproval of the plan caused the experiment to be abandoned.

The students disapproved of the level of difficulty of the test.

Definition

causing confusion and interruption

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disturbing

Example

Frequent questions during lectures can be disruptive.

The storm caused a disruption in bus service.

Definition

having no order or pattern; by chance

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arbitrarily; carelessly

Example

It was obvious that the house was built haphazardly.

Susan completed the assignment in a haphazard way.

Definition

taking action; be involved

Synonym

involvement

Example

The tutor's intervention helped him improve his grade.

Some world leaders decide to not intervene in the affairs of other nations

Definition

continuous; refusing to give up; firm -in action or decision

Synonym

constant

Example

The attorney's persistent questioning unsettled the witness.

Her persistence earned her a spot on the team.

Definition

to change to a later time; to delay

Synonym

reschedule

Example

The referees decided to postpone the soccer match.

The postponement of the meeting upset the impatient club members.

Definition

producing a desired result based on truths or facts

Synonym

convincing

Example

The students had a valid reason for missing class.

The professor questioned the validity of the test results.

Definition

to remove, take out, or take back

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extract

Example

The player withdrew from the competition.

Gloria had to make a withdrawal from her savings to pay tuition.