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J.K. Rowling

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LESSON 3

Definition

to change or make different

Synonym

modify

Example

Will the storm alter its course and miss the coast?

Gloria hasn't altered her plans to return to school.

Definition

to study something carefully; to separate into parts for study

Synonym

examine

Example

Scientists must analyze problems thoroughly.

Analysis of the substance confirms the presence of nitrogen.

Definition

something from a long time ago; very old

Synonym

old

Example

Archaeologists analyze ancient civilizations.

Dave found an ancient Roman coin.

Definition

a slight bother; disturbing to a person

Synonym

bothersome

Example

Mosquitoes can be an annoying part of a vacation at the beach.

She annoyed her parents by coming home late.

Definition

to think about or prepare for something ahead of time

Synonym

predict

Example

No one can anticipate the results of the games.

They planned their vacation with anticipation.

Definition

to discover; find out

Synonym

determine

Example

I tried to ascertain if he was telling the truth.

The jury made a decision based on its ascertainment of the facts.

Definition

doing no harm or damage; gentle

Synonym

harmless

Example

He has a warm, benign smile that makes everyone comfortable.

The mold on the plants proved to be benign.

Definition

to follow established rules or patterns of behavior

Synonym

adapt

Example

You must conform to the rules or leave the club.

She has always been a conformist.

Definition

to make rich; to make something of greater value

Synonym

enhance

Example

The fine arts enrich our lives.

The discovery of oil was an enrichment for the country.

Definition

to make stronger in feeling or quality

Synonym

heighten

Example

The importance of the test will sometimes intensify the nervousness of the students

The chess match was played with great intensity.

Definition

difficult or painful to experience; not able to accept different ways of thought or behavior

Synonym

unbearable

Example

Any opposition to the rules is intolerable.

His boss was intolerant of his tardiness.

Definition

continuing

Synonym

current

Example

The tutoring project is an ongoing program of the school.

Maintaining roads is an ongoing job.

Definition

an ability, happening, or opportunity that has not occurred or been developed

Synonym

possibility

Example

The medical students have shown great potential to become doctors.

Small space heaters are a potential fire hazard.

Definition

to suggest or plan to do something

Synonym

suggest

Example

The governor is going to propose new taxes.

Her proposal was well accepted.

Definition

to give back or bring back something; to return to the original condition

Synonym

revitalize

Example

He restored my confidence in him.

It is a beautiful restoration of the old table.

Definition

to be in a disordered, disturbed, or unstable condition

Synonym

chaotic

Example

The plane flew through an area of turbulence.

The turbulent crowd insisted on a meeting with the prime minister.

Definition

of great importance; full of life

Synonym

indispensable

Example

Money is vital to the success of the program.

His intense vitality was easily observable.