Word
16
Synonym
16
Example
32
Definition
17
LESSON 24
Definition

able to be done, usually referring to something you can do without damage or loss

Synonym

economical

Example

The new dictionary is quite affordable.

He could afford the house because of current low interest rates.

Definition

to make something impure by adding something dirty or a poisonous substance

Synonym

pollute

Example

This contaminated water supply must be closed off to the public.

Bacteria and insects are frequently agents of food contamination.

Definition

noticeable; easily seen

Synonym

detectable

Example

A feeling of anxiety was discernible among the members of the team.

The new student was unable to discern the humor of the teacher's joke.

Definition

active and growing; healthy

Synonym

thriving

Example

Small jlowishing companies would be harmed by an increase in the minimum wage.

A young mind will flourish with the proper guidance.

Definition

not enough; unsatisfactory

Synonym

inadequate

Example

He had insuificient materials to build his construction project.

A small breakfast is usually insujficient to have a good start to the day.

Definition

to support; to keep in good condition

Synonym

preserve

Example

The building had to be renovated because it was not well maintained.

Proper maintenance of a car's engine will preserve its performance and value

Definition

of average quality; not good or bad

Synonym

average

Example

This is a mediocre research report.

The mediocrity of his work was disappointing.

Definition

hardly noticeable; scarcely detectable

to ignore; to give little attention

Synonym

insignificant

Example

The amount of bacteria in the culture was negligible.

His negligence caused him to lose all of the work he had done on the computer

Definition

being almost of the same type or time; comparable

Synonym

similar

Example

There were many parallels between his life and mine.

Her background parallels mine.

Definition

very strong

Synonym

powerful

Example

He gave a potent speech at the convention.

The venom of the coral snake is extremely potent.

Definition

to give something or express a feeling in return

Synonym

respond

Example

After he fixed her car. she reciprocated by buying him lunch.

He is vei:y polite. and I reciprocate by showing him the same politeness.

Definition

worthy of mention; uncommon

Synonym

exceptional

Example

The invention of the radio was a remarkable achievement.

The actor was remarkably calm before his performance.

Definition

spread out or separated widely

Synonym

dispersed

Example

Hurricane Andrew left debris scattered throughout Miami.

The crowd scattered when it began to rain heavily.

Definition

a little

Synonym

slight

Example

They feel somewhat tired after the mile run.

Buying food at a convenience store can be somewhat expensive.

Definition

to emerge or develop from something

Synonym

originate

Example

The author's talent in writing stems.from his love of reading books

Many opportunities have stemmed.from his decision to attend the university

Definition

long and tiring

Synonym

monotonous

Example

The tedious lecture bored most of the audience.

Some people become frustrated by the tedium of daily living.

a book which people praise and don’t read

Mark Twain