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LESSON 18

Definition

clearly false; without reason

Synonym

ridiculous

Example

Confidentially, I think his suggestion is absurd

They are absurdly irrational about the issue.

Definition

a share; a part set aside for a special purpose; an assignment of portions

Synonym

distribution

Example

His allocation of materials was gradually used up.

Allocating office space in the building was a difficult task. •

Definition

a state where everything is of the same size or weight; an element on one side that counters an equal element on the other

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equalized

Example

He made a balanced presentation of both points of view.

The museum contains a pleasant balance of paintings from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

Definition

defiant or shameless

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bold

Example

The student brazenly defended her thesis.

The brazen politician did not withdraw from the debate.

Definition

to find or discover, usually by chance or mistake

Synonym

encounter

Example

The woman came across the old love letters while looking through photos of her youth

The professor came across the article while searching the Internet.

Definition

to finish; to reach a climax or the highest point

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conclude

Example

The rock song culminated in a loud guitar solo.

After four years of diligent study, the student's hard work culminated in several offers of full scholarsliips for college.

Definition

someone's outward appearance or behavior

Synonym

conduct

Example

The old woman had a pleasant demeanor.

The dog was huge, but its friendly demeanor eased my fears.

Definition

to put into use; to put forth an effort

Synonym

apply

Example

He had to exert all of his strength to move the heavy box.

Your body will be better prepared for physical exertion if you exercise daily

Definition

having errors

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incorrect

Example

Her fallacious argument could not be defended.

It is afallacy to think that money will bring you happiness.

Definition

able to be done

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possible

Example

It is afeasible design for the high-rise building.

Before they begin the project, a study must be done of itsfeasibility.

Definition

a feeling or instinct

Synonym

hunch

Example

He often relies on his intuition rather than analyzing the situation logically

Her intuition told her that there was more to the story than she knew.

Definition

a need for; an insufficient amount

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shortage

Example

There was an inordinate lack of rain last fall.

The mathematician was la.eking in communication skills.

Definition

to be stretched; easily shaped

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flexible

Example

The dancer has a limber body.

He was able to perform the limber movements that are required of a gymnast.

Definition

ways

Synonym

methods

Example

He was. told to finish the job by any means available to him.

The most convenient means of communicating with someone is by phone

Definition

an opinion formed in advance without experience or knowledge of something

Synonym

bias

Example

It is difficult to overcome preconceptions if we are not open to new ideas.

His preconceived notions about Los Angeles disappeared after he visited the city.

Definition

showing good health; in good shape

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energetic

Example

The robust economy is expected to continue growing quickly.

The new product is selling robustly.

Definition

quick

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fast

Example

The contestants were swift thinkers.

They swiftly agreed with the conclusion of the report.