a book which people praise and don’t read

Mark Twain

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17

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34

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17

LESSON 17

Definition

very bad; awful

Synonym

appalling

Example

Her performance on the test was abysmaL

He made an abysmal attempt to lift the heavy couch.

Definition

to shake or move; to cause worry

Synonym

disturb

Example

The fact that she had not arrived by midnight agitated her parents.

He was known as a political agitator.

Definition

to agree to follow a request or command; to adhere to specific standards

Synonym

acquiesce

Example

A well-trained dog will comply when told to sit.

Students must maintain a B average to remain in compliance with the scholarship's rules.

Definition

to be said or written in secret

Synonym

secret

Example

We were told that the information is strictly confidential

She confided to me that she had always wanted to be a movie star.

Definition

to be satisfied; very happy

Synonym

elated

Example

He was delighted with the results of the experiment.

It was a delightful afternoon.

Definition

in a careful, polite manner

Synonym

cautiously

Example

The teacher discreetly told the parents about their child's inappropriate behavior.

You can count on me to be discreet.

Definition

proven with written evidence

Synonym

proven

Example

He had documented proof that the bank had made an error.

The car's documentation was in order.

Definition

native to or commonly found in a specific place

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indigenous

Example

Kiwi birds are endemic only to Australia.

The use of English is by no means endemic to English-speaking countries

Definition

to call up or produce memories or feelings; to cause to remember

Synonym

remind

Example

Hearing her favorite song evoked fond memories of her high school years.

Most sounds evoke hints of time and place.

Definition

slowly, but surely

Synonym

steadily

Example

The bay has gradually deteriorated over the years.

There has been a gradual change in the climate over the past decade.

Definition

showing no favoritism; being fair or just

Synonym

objective

Example

Teachers must be impartial judges of their students' work.

Judges are known for their imparliality.

Definition

a large amount or quantity; more than reasonable

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excessive

Example

The airlines had to cancel an inordinate number of flights due to the fog

There was an inordinately large number of whales off the coast.

Definition

with definite purpose and planning

Synonym

deliberately

Example

The machine was left on intentionally.

Her action was an indication of her good intentions.

Definition

being a primary part of something

Synonym

inherent

Example

A penny has little intrinsic value.

The forests of the Northwest are intrinsically rich in natural resources.

Definition

to flood

Synonym

overwhelm

Example

The radio stations were inundated with reports of a severe traffic accident

The charity received an inundation of donations after the news story was published.

Definition

an established attitude or mood

Synonym

mentality

Example

A person is more likely to succeed if he or she approaches projects with a positive mindset

The political mindset is different in every region of the country.

Definition

very small; in form, but not in substance

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moderate

Example

The office building was sold at a nominal price.

She was nominally successful as an actress.