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LESSON 19

Definition

well reasoned; ideas that are clearly presented sticking together as a group

Synonym

logical

Example

It was a well-balanced, coherent presentation.

There was a cohesive feeling among the new workers.

Definition

to match or achieve by imitation

Synonym

mimic

Example

Young puppies tend to emulate the habits of older dogs.

Many authors attempt to emulate Hemingway's writing style.

Definition

to grow; to go through a period of change

Synonym

develop

Example

The management team's idea evolved over a period of two years.

The country's hopes for a rapid evolution of its economy depend on approval of free trade agreements

Definition

to make up, usually with an intent to fool or trick; to lie

Synonym

invent

Example

The executive fabricated the story about the merger.

His alibi is the weakest fabrication I have ever heard.

Definition

relating to a whole group or category of things

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general

Example

"Bird" is the generic term used to describe animals with feathers.

Universities provide students with the generic skills needed to compete in the workplace

Definition

to review something; inspect

Synonym

examine

Example

He asked his mentor to look over his essay.

She looked over the research in the library's database.

Definition

commonly; usually

Synonym

typically

Example

It is normally quite cold this time of the year.

The new treaty led to a normalization of relations between the two countries

Definition

an idea, belief, or opinion

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concept

Example

She has the notion that she wants to become an architect.

Some outlandish notions about the origin of the solar system have been disproved

Definition

something unusual, uncommon; new

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original

Example

The physicist had some novel ideas about traveling at the speed of light.

The novel suggestions were implemented.

Definition

to support and encourage the development of something

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cultivate

Example

The owner of the vineyard carefully nurtures the grapevin,es in order to produce the best grapes

That school is well-known for having a nwi:uring learning environment.

Definition

the state of acting against; not being in agreement

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resistance

Example

The students voiced their opposition to the rise in tuition.

The government opposed price controls.

Definition

to tell; to show a connection between two things

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communicate

Example

Although they did not agree with the plan, they did not relate their opposition to it

What is the relationship between supply and demand?

Definition

to think that something is true, but having no proof

Synonym

speculate

Example

He suspected that the substance was not present in the compound.

I have a suspicion that he will want to participate in the investigation.

Definition

to change in form or appearance

Synonym

alter

Example

The leader's policies transformed the country in many positive ways.

The student's transformation from a "D" student to a "B" student was remarkable

Definition

to initiate, cause, or start

Synonym

generate

Example

The possibility of being in the path of a hurricane triggered fear in the residents of coastal areas.

The town hall meeting triggered a lively debate about the need for increased taxes

Definition

with no preconceptions

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objective

Example

Her unbiased analysis of the problem allowed her to find the solution more rapidly

Here is unbiased proof that nitrogen exists in this compound.

Definition

being of many different types

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diverse

Example

The class expressed vaned opinions about the movie.

There are various ways to solve the problem.