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George R.R. Martin

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LESSON 21

Definition

rich in money or means; prosperous

Synonym

wealthy

Example

He is not from an affluent family, but he worked hard and was able to attend college

The affluent supporter had a building named in her honor.

Definition

to move from good to bad, or from much to little; to refuse

Synonym

decrease

Example

The old man's health has declined since he retired.

Serious communicable diseases are on the decline in most parts of the world

Definition

a sudden and intense release of something

Synonym

eruption

Example

The joke caused an outburst of laughter from the audience.

There was an outburst of complaints from the students when the teacher moved the test to Monday

Definition

strongly supporting a group or point of view

Synonym

biased

Example

Partisan political infighting has caused a decline in the efficiency of Congress

His views reflected his partisan bias.

Definition

a regular, repeated arrangement or action

Synonym

habit

Example

The bright pattern of the monarch butterfly distracts its predators.

The new stadium was patterned after the old traditional ballparks.

Definition

natural events or facts; strange or notable happenings

Synonym

events

Example

Rain showers are almost unknown phenomena in the Atacama Desert of Chile

The musician's phenomenal performance was applauded by the critics.

Definition

a feeling of love for people, usually resulting in fmancial aid to worthy causes

Synonym

humanitarian

Example

The philanthropic work of the foundation benefits all sectors of society.

His philanthropy is recognized around the world.

Definition

quiet; not easily upset

Synonym

calm

Example

The placid nature of her personality made her easy to work with.

The waves moved placidly toward shore.

Definition

more than sufficient

Synonym

abundant

Example

Examples of Miro's art are plentijiLL

A balanced diet normally provides plenty of the necessary vitamins.

Definition

a bias toward certain things or actions

Synonym

tendency

Example

He has a propensity to procrastinate.

She has a propensity for being extremely friendly to newcomers.

Definition

a reply; a change that occurs when substances are mixed

Synonym

response

Example

When chlorine and ammonia are mixed, the chemical reaction causes chlorine gas.

They reacted to the report by making some swift changes in management

Definition

a regular pattern, usually in music

Synonym

pulse

Example

The rhythm of the rain hitting the roof put him to sleep.

She noticed the rhythmic beating of her heart as the moment of truth arrived.

Definition

to come into contact with something or someone

Synonym

encounter

Example

She ran into her old roommate at the reunion.

The distracted driver narrowly avoided rnnning into the tree.

Definition

concerning pleasant natural surroundings

Synonym

picturesque

Example

The scenic route to the summit is much more interesting than the fastest route

The scenery in rural Japan is impressive.

Definition

not far from top to bottom

Synonym

superficial

Example

Estuaries are typically shallow bodies of water.

The results of their research demonstrated the shallowness of the hypothesis

Definition

protected from hannful elements; isolated from reality

Synonym

protected

Example

She has led a sheltered life, her parents having done everything for her

Everyone looked for shelter from the blazing sun.

Definition

going out of sight

Synonym

disappearing

Example

The red squirrel is a vanishing species that needs a protected habitat to survive

No one knows with certainty what caused the dinosaurs to vanish from the face of the earth