Word
16
Synonym
16
Example
32
Definition
16
LESSON 15
Definition

able to do something well, being talented

Synonym

skilled

Example

He is adept at calming noisy children.

The investigators were adept at their jobs.

Definition

to stick to or follow precisely

Synonym

comply

Example

Travelers must ad.here to the laws of the country they are visiting.

The referee's excessively strict adherence to the rules upset the players.

Definition

to promote growth or development

Synonym

stimulate

Example

The industrial revolutionfostered the rise of the middle class.

Parents usuallyfoster the development of good habits in their children.

Definition

to stop or discontinue

Synonym

stop

Example

Bus seIVice to the city was halted due to poor road conditions.

The supeIVisor put a halt to the tardiness of the employees.

Definition

to deal with or control

Synonym

manage

Example

They handled themselves very well given the circumstances.

The president's handling of the crisis was widely applauded.

Definition

to give protection; to not express a desire or opinion, usually bad

Synonym

shelter

Example

He harbors ill feelings for her.

They harbored the political refugee in their home.

Definition

something that causes pain or damage

Synonym

unhealthy

Example

Excessive radiation is harmful to the body.

Bleach harms certain fabrics.

Definition

not important; of little value

Synonym

meaningless

Example

The amount of rainfall this summer has been insignificant.

The insignificance of his comment became apparent with the passing of time.

Definition

not easily understood or figured out

Synonym

baflling

Example

He had a mysterious effect on everyone who heard him speak.

The man's disappearance was a mystery.

Definition

threatening or risky; harmful

Synonym

dangerous

Example

It is perilous to exceed the speed limit.

There are ample perils in the sport of mountain climbing.

Definition

to encourage or advertise; to elevate in rank or grade

Synonym

boost

Example

Many nations promote tourism to lure foreign currency.

The customers responded favorably to the half-price promotion.

Definition

being excessive; showing unnecessary repetition

Synonym

repetitious

Example

Students who ask teachers to "repeat that again.. are being redwid.ant because "repeat" means "again."

Lush, redundant vegetation is common in tropical climates.

Definition

to refuse

Synonym

refuse

Example

The insurance company rejected the claim.

The rejection of his work was difficult for him to understand.

Definition

important; strongly made; of value

Synonym

significant

Example

The discovery of a vaccine for smallpox was a substantial medical achievement

This substantive article will change your opinion of rock music.

Definition

specific qualities that distinguish one from another

Synonym

characteristic

Example

Her sense of humor and cheerful personality are some of her most impressive traits.

Alma's blonde hair is a trait inherited from her father.

Definition

to make evident or emphasize

Synonym

highlight

Example

The high quality of the student's science fair project Wlderscored her talent in biology.

The conclusion of the report should widerscore its main ideas.

Sleep is good, he said, and books are better

George R.R. Martin