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LESSON 22

Definition

a report of an event; money kept in a bank; a statement of something used or received, usually a financial report

Synonym

story

Example

His account of the incident varied from that of the other witnesses.

We need an accounting of all the money that was spent.

Definition

to make something less severe; to improve

Synonym

lessen

Example

This medicine alleviates allergy symptoms.

Regular meditation has been shown to alleviate stress.

Definition

very old; old-fashioned; no longer used

Synonym

ancient

Example

These archaic methods of farming must be brought up-to-date.

His speech was full of archaic expressions.

Definition

to cause something to happen

Synonym

generate

Example

The invention of the cell phone brought about an end to the popularity of traditional telephones.

The newly elected president of the club promised to bring about positive changes.

Definition

to give information or understanding to someone

Synonym

instruct

Example

Books often enlighten readers to different ways of thinking.

The speaker enlightened the audience on how to succeed in college.

Definition

to cause to go faster; move forward more quickly

Synonym

accelerate

Example

After notifying the driver's family of the accident, the officer hastened to add that their son had not been hurt

You should not make important decisions hastily.

Definition

color

Synonym

color

Example

The hue of the sunset was beautiful.

The hue of the room gave it a warm feeling.

Definition

a sudden increase

Synonym

inflow

Example

Each holiday season, the company experiences an influx of customers.

There was an influx of Western influence in eastern Asia.

Definition

having many parts; finely detailed

Synonym

complex

Example

The intricate design of the vase made it a valuable piece for her collection

I cannot begin to understand all of the intricacies of modern automobile motors

Definition

of great size or importance to increase

Synonym

dimension

Example

The magnitude of shock waves determines the damage that occurs during an earthquake

The invention of the telephone was a magnificent achievement for mankind

Definition

to have to do something

Synonym

require

Example

She felt obliged to choose him as her lab partner.

Payment of the student activity fee was obligatory.

Definition

to ignore or neglect

Synonym

disregard

Example

Scientists must not overlook any aspect of experimental procedure.

The overlooked error raised his score on the test.

Definition

convenient or effective

Synonym

functional

Example

Her ambitious plan was not very practical.

Space travel to distant planets is not practicable at this time.

Definition

the most noticeable or powerful element

Synonym

principal

Example

The predominant export of the Middle East is petroleum.

Many cities in the Southwest are predominantly Hispanic.

Definition

to cause something to happen; do quickly; be on time

Synonym

induce

Example

His emotional plea prompted the director to give him a second chance.

Promptness is a valued trait in the professional world.

Definition

to cause or produce negative behavior or result

Synonym

trigger

Example

The installation of speed cameras provoked an angry response from the public.

The manager did not deliberately provoke the argument among his workers.