a book which people praise and don’t read

Mark Twain

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LESSON 14

Definition

more than enough

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sufficient

Example

There is ample evidence that the young man was speeding when the accident occurred

She was amply paid for the work she completed.

Definition

very difficult or challenging; requiring hard work

Synonym

demanding

Example

The mountain tour guides climbed the mountain at an arduous pace.

The farmer's crops survived despite the arduous summer heat.

Definition

being of little rain or water

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dry

Example

The area known as the Sahara Desert is one of the most arid places in the world.

The valley on the leeward side of the mountain was extremely arid.

Definition

to stop from occurring; to tum away or aside

Synonym

prevent

Example

She could have averted the accident if she had not been texting while driving

The citizens packed sandbags along the river bank to avert the flooding of their streets

Definition

to show little fear or regard for rules or established norms; to challenge

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resist

Example

I defy you to find that book in the library's collection.

The circus performer demonstrated her death-defying routine.

Definition

done with persistence and hard work; with attention to details

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conscientious

Example

Stephanie displayed great diligence in the completion of her assignments

The diligent worker received recognition for his accomplishments.

Definition

to pass a law

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legislate

Example

Congress enacted the legislation during its last session.

The enactment of the laws was in the hands of the Senate.

Definition

to pretend; make believe

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simulate

Example

She feigned illness when it was time to visit the dentist.

The athletefeigned his injury.

Definition

able to produce abundantly

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rich

Example

The delta areas of rivers are known for their fertile soil.

Fertilizers are used on crops to increase yields.

Definition

caught or produced not long ago

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recently

Example

Freshly harvested produce is hard to fmd in the winter months.

The product'sfreshness depends on an efficient transportation system to bring it to market

Definition

the normal purpose of something

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role

Example

It is thefunction of the director to organize and lead the department.

Most appliances cannot.function without electricity.

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a primary or basic element

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essential

Example

The student government promisedfundamental changes in the registration process

He is fundamentally strong in his area of expertise.

Definition

not chosen carefully; unplanned

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arbitrary

Example

The indiscriminate arrangement of the products made the store confusing

The book's chapters seem to be organized indiscriminately.

Definition

to find or describe something with precision

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locate

Example

The engineers were immediately able to pinpoint the problem with the bridge.

The new, advanced thermometer measures the temperature with pinpoint accuracy

Definition

carefully chosen

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discriminating

Example

They were very selective when they chose the members of the academic team

He selected Spanish as his language class.

Definition

having a lot of room

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expansive

Example

The spacious plains of the Midwest make up the nation's breadbasket.

A vacuum is an empty space.

Definition

to fight without surrender; to persist

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survive

Example

She cannot withstand the pressures of her job.

The old building withstood the terrible storm.