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LESSON 10

Definition

clearly noticed; different

Synonym

defnite

Example

There was a distinct aroma of coffee in the restaurant.

The two theories are distinctly different from each other.

Definition

primary or principal; having or exercising control over something

Synonym

major

Example

The dominant life forms of the Paleozoic era lived in the water.

The skyscraper dominated the skyline.

Definition

not growing or producing; asleep

Synonym

inactive

Example

The volcano had been dormant for hundreds of years before the eruption last month

The seniors live in the new dormitory.

Definition

lacking color; uninteresting, boring

Synonym

colorless

Example

The drabness of the desert made driving less interesting.

Their clothing was quite drab.

Definition

something that captures the imagination; exciting

Synonym

emotional

Example

The dramatic fmish to the game left us speechless.

The hurricane dramatically changed the coastline

Definition

to select or represent something chosen from many sources or places

Synonym

diverse

Example

He has an eclectic taste in music, from hard rock to classical.

The eclectic group of students came from fifteen different countries.

Definition

something with a large number of parts; full of details

Synonym

complex

Example

An elaborate head dress indicated rank within the Aztec community.

His elaboration of the issue was quite thorough.

Definition

unusual in a positive way

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phenomenal

Example

The orchestra's performance was exceptional.

The North Star is exceptionally bright.

Definition

honest or true; real

Synonym

authentic

Example

She was genuinely concerned about world hunger

This is a genuine artifact from the American Civil War.

Definition

very risky, unsafe

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dangerous

Example

Handling flammable liquids is hazardous.

There are many hazards involved with starting a business.

Definition

of little consequence; very small

Synonym

tiny

Example

The sale of the building had a minuscule effect on the profits of the corporation

Some leaves are covered with minute hairs.

Definition

to make ready; first in importance or in time

Synonym

prepare

Example

The directors primed the actors before the performance.

Mozart passed away in the prime of his life.

Definition

simple; not complex

Synonym

basic

Example

He has a rudimentary knowledge of computers.

The rudiments of grammar are taught in all English classes.

Definition

to question the trnthfulness of information presented as fact; to not trnst

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unconvinced

Example

The professor was skeptical about the theories of climate change.

To answer his skeptics, the scientist presented proof of his conclusions at the conference

Definition

showing no emotion; appearing disinterested

Synonym

indifferent

Example

His stoic reaction to the event surprised his friends

His stoicism was unusual, since he is normally an emotional boy.

Definition

simple; not deep; near the surface

Synonym

shallow

Example

The inspector determined that the crack in the bridge was only superficiaL

You should not try to answer the question superficially.

Definition

powerful. full of action

Synonym

strong

Example

His vigorous defense of the issues impressed everyone.

He approached his work with vigor.