Word
17
Synonym
17
Example
34
Definition
17
LESSON 12
Definition

to be useful or helpful

Synonym

assist

Example

Use of solar power will benefit all mankind.

It is extremely beneficial to prepare for a test.

Definition

unable to see or understand; to conceal; showing poor judgment or understanding

Synonym

unaware

Example

They were blind to the fact that they had little chance to succeed.

He went into the job blindly, with no previous experience.

Definition

to make larger or greater

Synonym

enlarge

Example

Education will broaden your opportunities to land a good job.

The breadth of his knowledge is impressive.

Definition

growing at a fast pace

Synonym

thrive

Example

His talent as a pianist burgeoned at the age of 14.

The burgeoning population of major cities is creating a demand for more services

Definition

to perform a task, often for someone else

Synonym

accomplish

Example

The boss required her team to carry out their plan.

The prune minister asked for his order to be carried out immediately.

Definition

attracting attention

Synonym

noticeably

Example

His name was conspicuously absent from the list of winners.

The attorneys were conspicuous for their aggressive manner in the courtroom

Definition

not having enough of something

Synonym

lacking

Example

A diet deficient in calcium can lead to bad health.

There is a deficiency of qualified engineers in the country.

Definition

expressing clearly, effectively, and convincingly

Synonym

articulate

Example

Successful politicians are usually eloquent speakers.

That student's essay is eloquently written.

Definition

to express approval

Synonym

support

Example

The union endorsed the new contract.

The president's endorsement of the project guaranteed its funding.

Definition

very large

Synonym

tremendous

Example

His enormous wealth allows him to contribute to many charities.

A diet with many fruits and vegetables is enormously beneficial to the body

Definition

completely

Synonym

thoroughly

Example

The economist was entirely right in his analysis.

The president released the speech in its entirety before the news conference

Definition

to wear away; disappear slowly

Synonym

deteriorate

Example

The senator's support is eroding because of his unpopular positions on the major issues

It took millions of years of erosion for nature to form the Grand Canyon.

Definition

to vanish

Synonym

disappear

Example

The chances of the two sides reaching an agreement have evaporated.

The evaporation of the funds was unexplainable.

Definition

to get back; to have something returned

Synonym

retrieve

Example

The NASA team was unable to recover the space capsule.

The recovered objects had not been damaged.

Definition

to know by report; unconfirmed; supposedly

Synonym

rumored

Example

The students reportedly sent a representative, but she has not yet arrived

The reported tornado has not been confirmed.

Definition

a change in position or direction

Synonym

switch

Example

The shift in the wind was helpful to the sailors.

Earthquakes are caused by the shifting of the Earth's crust along tectonic faults

Definition

to be subject to influence; capable of being affected by a person or thing

Synonym

vulnerable

Example

When traveling in tropical climates, travelers are susceptible to malaria

Adolescents are especially susceptible to the influence of their friends.

a book which people praise and don’t read

Mark Twain