a book which people praise and don’t read

Mark Twain

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17

LESSON 20

Definition

to highlight; to give more importance to

Synonym

emphasize

Example

The colorful dress accentuated the joy of the occasion.

The supervisor accentuated her preference for hard-working employees during the performance appraisal

Definition

to brainstorm: to come up with an idea

Synonym

formulate

Example

The firefighters devi.sed a plan to safely bring the cat down from the tree

The scientists had to devi.se an entirely new experiment after the first one failed

Definition

to hide the usual appearance of something

Synonym

conceal

Example

It is hard to disguise the fact that business is slow.

Everyone saw through his disguise.

Definition

included or found inside something

Synonym

inserted

Example

The archaeologist found a rare fossil embedded in the rock face.

The instructions say to embed the seeds one inch apart.

Definition

to set on fire; to give energy or life to something

Synonym

kindle

Example

The jury's decision ignited a fierce debate in the legal community.

Wood is difficult to ignite if it is damp.

Definition

being uninterested or not caring about something

Synonym

apathetic

Example

The teacher was indifferent to student requests to extend the project's deadline

The player's indifference about his error on the field upset the coach.

Definition

to begin; to establish; to take decisive action without help

Synonym

launch

Example

The newcomers initiated the long citizenship process.

Their work shows a lot of initiative.

Definition

something newly introduced; creative

Synonym

creative

Example

This innovative project is worthy of support.

There have been many innovations in the field of genetic engineering.

Definition

to tell a story; relate

Synonym

relate

Example

The American actor, Morgan Freeman, narrated the documentary film.

Her fabricated narrative generated a lot of excitement.

Definition

in spite of that

Synonym

nonetheless

Example

She was quite sick; nevertheless, she attended all of her classes.

His project was flawed; nevertheless, it won second prize.

Definition

being old fashioned; no longer in general use

Synonym

outdated

Example

Some people believe that writing instruments, such as pencils and pens, will soon be obsolete

Some products are manufactured with planned obsolescence.

Definition

to leave out; not include

Synonym

neglect

Example

She inadvertently omitted some important data from the report.

His paper had several notable omissions.

Definition

strange and unpleasant; beyond accepted norms

Synonym

bizarre

Example

His outlandish ideas demonstrated his creativity.

Rebellious youth in many countries dress outlandishly.

Definition

to defeat; fight with success; to take control of an individual

Synonym

conquer

Example

The young woman was overcome with emotion when she learned she had won a scholarship.

The family overcame many obstacles to purchase the house.

Definition

a part of the whole; incomplete

Synonym

somewhat

Example

The clerk was only partially responsible for the error.

The business venture was only a partial success.

Definition

to represent; to act

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depict

Example

The actress portrayed an orphan in the movie.

The book's portrayal of Mozart as a calm, mature individual is inaccurate

Definition

to update; to make more efficient or concise

Synonym

simplify

Example

The planning process must be streamlined in order for it to be more reliable

Internet stores have streamlined the process of fmding, buying, and selling merchandise