Word
17
Synonym
17
Example
34
Definition
17
LESSON 13
Definition

an award or distinction

Synonym

honor

Example

She received many accolades during her academic career.

A Nobel Prize is just one of his many accolades.

Definition

of great importance; extremely necessary

Synonym

critical

Example

Favorable weather is crucial to a good harvest.

Having all the information necessary to make a good decision is crucially important

Definition

to escape in a tricky way

Synonym

evade

Example

The criminal has eluded the police for months.

Success has been elusive for the team.

Definition

easy to see, usually because of some proof

Synonym

apparent

Example

It is evident that you are not feeling well.

All the evidence points to the presence of hydrogen.

Definition

to use completely; to expend all energy; very thorough

Synonym

deplete

Example

They exhausted their energy in ten minutes.

The exhaustive report was acclaimed by everyone.

Definition

large in area or number to offer; to make longer

Synonym

comprehensive

Example

The extensive snowfall caused problems throughout the city.

The professor extended a warm welcome to the new student.

Definition

to be in the presence of and oppose

Synonym

confront

Example

The mountain climbersfaced grave danger on the cliff.

He finds it difficult to face his problems.

Definition

element or component

Synonym

aspect

Example

The proposal had many beneficial facets.

It was a multifaceted problem that challenged the entire student body.

Definition

a person or image that is loyally admired or respected

Synonym

hero

Example

The Beatles, a famous singing group of the 1960s, were the idols of many teenage girls.

Sports fans often idolize famous athletes.

Definition

something that cannot be reached or communicated with

Synonym

remote

Example

The summit of the mountain was inaccessible.

The dignitary's inaccessibility frustrated the reporter.

Definition

to be unaware of or forgetful

Synonym

ignorant

Example

The students were oblivious to the fact that the test would cover the entire chapter

The coastal inhabitants were oblivious to the dangers of the approaching hurricane

Definition

in a clear, easy-to-understand way

Synonym

evidently

Example

It had obviously rained.

It was obvious that he had not practiced his oral report.

Definition

causing anger; rude; being unpleasant

Synonym

insulting

Example

Rotten eggs emit an offensive odor.

Her offensive remarks angered the entire audience.

Definition

in a way that foretells future events

Synonym

expectedly

Example

She predictably forgot to do her assignment.

The government's predictions were accurate.

Definition

appropriate; correct; convenient

Synonym

appropriate

Example

Her dress was not suitable for the occasion.

The agreement suits all the members of the negotiating team.

Definition

to go beyond

Synonym

exceed

Example

The movie surpassed even the film critics' high expectations.

The soccer player will probably surpass the scoring record set last year

Definition

to support or maintain

Synonym

sustain

Example

The tree house was upheld by three thick tree branches.

Each president of the United States must promise to uphold the Constitution.

a book which people praise and don’t read

Mark Twain