Word
17
Synonym
17
Example
34
Definition
17
LESSON 6
Definition

the most important or most common

Synonym

mostly

Example

Houses are made chiefly of wood products.

Com is the chiefcrop of the Midwest.

Definition

not fine or smooth; not delicate

Synonym

rough

Example

Sandpaper is an extremely coarse material.

Wool clothing has a certain coarseness in texture.

Definition

ordinary

Synonym

frequent

Example

In some parts of the world, text messaging is more commonplace than voice calling

Female lawyers are commonplace in the United States.

Definition

difficult to understand or explain; having many parts

Synonym

complicated

Example

The businessmen astutely approached the complex production problem.

The universe has a complexity beyond comprehension.

Definition

following accepted rules or standards

Synonym

traditional

Example

Professor Canfield agreed with the conventional theory about the origin of the Basque language

To become integrated into a society, you must learn the conventions of that society

Definition

odd or strange; eager to learn

Synonym

peculiar

Example

A curious object was discovered in the remains.

Sally was curiously interested in the history of Alaska.

Definition

to send out; give off

Synonym

release

Example

The raging forest fire emitted a dense, white smoke.

Modem telescopes can detect the faintest light emitted by distant stars.

Definition

very; to an unusual degree

Synonym

extremely

Example

In tropical zones, it is exceedingly hot and humid.

It is not safe to exceed the speed limit.

Definition

no one else; nothing else; not shared with others

Synonym

restrictively

Example

This room is used exclusively by the faculty.

They excluded everyone under 21 from the contest.

Definition

to bring about the end of something

Synonym

terminate

Example

The firefighters quickly extinguished the flames.

Modem medicine has extinguished many previously serious illnesses.

Definition

extremely large

Synonym

massive

Example

From the mountaintop you can see the immense valley.

She was immensely interested in the idea of teaching a foreign language.

Definition

occurring in an instant

Synonym

immediate

Example

A lightbulb turns on nearly instantaneously when you flip the switch

The teacher was instantly met with complaints when he announced the test

Definition

not easy to bend; firm; inflexible

Synonym

stiff

Example

The teacher was very rigid in his ideas about class attendance.

He adhered rigidly to his opinions about economic growth.

Definition

regularly; usually done

Synonym

ordinarily

Example

She routinely gets a physical examination

It is routine for students to become homesick at times

Definition

lasting physical or mental strength

Synonym

endurance

Example

The Olympic runner demonstrated incredible stamina.

The horse lacked the stamina to win the race.

Definition

enough; in a satisfying manner

Synonym

adequately

Example

Jenny is sufficiently mature to make her own decisions.

Her income is suificient for her needs.

Definition

can be seen power of imagination or wisdom,especially with regard to the future

Synonym

noticeably

Example

Ken was visibly upset about his performance evaluation.

Stars are more visible on a clear fall evening.

a book which people praise and don’t read

Mark Twain