Word
17
Synonym
17
Example
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Definition
17
LESSON 8
Definition

to go faster

Synonym

hasten

Example

The action of molecules accelerates when they are heated.

The poor condition of the motor made acceleration difficult.

Definition

to press together so as to completely distort the shape or nature of the object

Synonym

grind

Example

The machine crushes corn to produce cornmeal.

Passage of the legislation was a crushing blow to the president's program

Definition

to plant and raise a crop; to encourage growth of a relationship or friendship

Synonym

grow

Example

The professionals had common interests that allowed them to cultivate a working relationship with each other

The cultivation of diverse crops in pre-Columbian America is well documented.

Definition

to come from or find something from its starting point

Synonym

obtain

Example

The English word "decadent" is derived from the Latin word "decadere."

He derives great joy from growing vegetables in his backyard.

Definition

to state demands with the power to enforce

Synonym

impose

Example

The workers were not in a position to dictate demands to management

His boss resembled a dictator.

Definition

to hear, see, or recognize differences

Synonym

discriminate

Example

Some people cannot distinguish colors well.

Anteaters are distinguished by their long noses.

Definition

easy to control or train

Synonym

manageable

Example

The moose is typically a veiy docile animal.

Many rebellious young people see docility as a weakness.

Definition

to cause something new to exist; to create

Synonym

produce

Example

The politician's charisma engendered enthusiasm.

Economic conditions in the 1950s engendered an era of industrial growth.

Definition

to become completely occupied or involved in an activity

Synonym

engage

Example

The teacher's lecture engrossed the entire class.

0. Henry's short stories engross readers all the way to their surprise endings

Definition

a small sign of damage that makes an item imperfect

Synonym

defect

Example

There is aflaw in his theory.

They noticed that the contract was flawed.

Definition

the act of collecting a crop; the crops gathered

Synonym

gather

Example

The United States had a comparatively good grain harvest this year.

They were able to harvest the crop before the rain.

Definition

very large

Synonym

enormous

Example

The successful entrepreneur is now known as a marrunoth in the computer world

The physics teacher required the students to purchase a marrunoth textbook.

Definition

to show, as in a mirror

Synonym

reflect

Example

The results of the study mirror public opinion.

The strength of the economy is mirrored in the standard of living of the people

Definition

to find a middle ground, come to an agreement

Synonym

bargain

Example

He negotiated with his teacher for an extension on the project.

The negotiations brought about an end to the conflict.

Definition

to gain or secure something

Synonym

gain

Example

The university obtained a new particle accelerator.

The painting by Whistler was not obtainable.

Definition

a very small piece of something

Synonym

fragment

Example

Particles of dust can destroy electronic instruments.

Small particles of matter hold the keys to understanding the origin of life

Definition

to move from one place to another

Synonym

carry

Example

Flying is not always the fastest way to transport passengers to their destination

The transportation expenses of products increase the final cost of the item.

a book which people praise and don’t read

Mark Twain