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Dr. Seuss

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LESSON 2

Definition

something that may help one to be successful or to gain something

Synonym

benefit

Example

Is there any advantage in arriving early?

He was advantageously born into a rich family.

Definition

the coming or appearance of something

Synonym

arrival

Example

With the advent of computers, many tasks have been made easier

The orchestra's latest newsletter announced the advent of the upcoming concert season

Definition

able to move in a quick and easy way

Synonym

nimble

Example

Deer are very agile animals

She moved agilely across the stage.

Definition

in spite of the facts, regardless of the fact

Synonym

although

Example

His trip was successful, albeit tiring.

Albeit difficult at times, speaking another language is rewarding.

Definition

attractive or interesting

Synonym

alluring

Example

Working abroad is appealing to many people.

Through his speeches, the candidate appealed to the voters.

Definition

acclaimed; well-known and popular

Synonym

renowned

Example

The celebrated pianist will be giving a concert this weekend.

San Francisco is celebrated for its multicultural makeup.

Definition

to go around; avoid

Synonym

evade

Example

The hacker attempted to circumvent the computer's security system.

Circumvention of the freshman math requirement is possible.

Definition

to hit one object against another with violent force; to be in opposition

Synonym

crash

Example

The collision caused major damage to both cars.

Moon craters were caused when large asteroids collided with the moon.

Definition

modern, up-to-date, or (n.) a person living at the same time as another person

Synonym

current

Example

Contemporwy architecture makes very good use of space.

Cervantes was a contemporwy of Shakespeare.

Definition

to divide among people or to give out

Synonym

dispense

Example

Many publishers now distribute their newspapers via the Internet.

The distribution of seeds is very quick with this new machine.

Definition

to promote, help, or support

Synonym

stimulate

Example

The government cut taxes in order to encourage spending

The professor gave each student the encouragement that was needed to learn the material

Definition

full of life, action, or power

Synonym

vigorous

Example

Sam hasn't been as energetic as he usually is

There's a lot of energy in these batteries

Definition

weak in health or in body

Synonym

fragile

Example

The frail wings of the newborn bird could not lift it off the ground.

One of thefrailties of human beings is laziness.

Definition

a high point of success or abundance

Synonym

pinnacle

Example

Many settlers became rich during the heyday of the California gold rush of the 1800s

We are living in the heyday of digital communications.

Definition

an invented story or idea

Synonym

legend

Example

Throughout history myths were created in an attempt to explain many common natural occurrences

Mythology is the study of legends and fables.

Definition

to make pure; to improve

Synonym

perfect

Example

Factories must refine oil before it can be used as fuel.

A squirt of lime juice is the perfect refinement to cola.

Definition

value in doing something

Synonym

rewarding

Example

It was worthwhile waiting ten hours in line for the tickets

It's worthwhile to prepare for the TOEFL