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Section 1
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ADAMANT (A-duh-muhnt)
insistent, immovable Though the child protested, his parents were adamant: he had to be in bed by eight o'clock. Synonyms: determined, inflexible, resolute, stubborn, unyielding
APPROBATION (a-pruh-BEY-shuhn)
formal approval Make art to express yourself, not to win the approbation of others. Synonyms: approval, commendation, endorse- ment, recognition
ALCHEMY (AL-kuh-mee)
the power or process that can change some- thing ordinary into something valuable; a medieval pseudoscience with the purpose of changing lead into gold The alchemy that transformed him into a dash- ingly handsome man in her eyes was love. Synonyms: enchantment, magic, sorcery
ANARCHY (A-nuhr-kee)
lack of government; complete disorder When the teacher was called out of the classroom, the children erupted into gleeful anarchy. Synonyms: chaos, confusion, turmoil
ANATHEMA (uh-NA-thuh-muh)
someone or something that is cursed or disliked intensely; a curse Except for carrots, vegetables were anathema to the toddler. Synonyms: abomination, pariah
ANODYNE (A-nuh-dahyn)
something that comforts; a medicine that relieves pain The music of Bach was an anodyne to her through the months of mourning. Synonyms: balm; painkiller
AMENABLE (uh-ME-nuh-buhl)
agreeable, willing, or submissive; answerable or legally responsible; able to be examined or tested Even though it would require him to redo much of the work he had done so far, he was amenable to the change in plans. Synonyms: cooperative, manageable; accountable
ALLOY (A-loi)
a mixture of two or more different things; literally, a mixture of two or more metals or of a metal and nonmetal Even sterling silver is actually an alloy of silver with another metal, usually copper. Synonyms: blend, combination, composite, compound
ABERRANT (ah-BER-uhnt)
going off the usual, normal, or right way; deviating from the usual or normal type The aberrant weather during that rainy summer left many feeling as though there had not been any summer at all. Synonyms: abnormal, atypical, deviant, unusual
ABYSMAL (uh-BIZ-muhl)
like an abyss: immeasurably great or low; hopelessly bad He wrote the term paper all in one night, and the results were abysmal. Synonyms: bottomless, vast, wretched
ADMONISH (ad-MO-nish)
to advise against something; to gently scold or warn The teacher admonished the children for tracking mud down the hallways of the school. Synonyms: advise, reprimand, warn
AGGREGATE (A-gre-guht or A-gre-GEYT)
(adj.) formed by grouping elements into one larger body The aggregate power of the teammates was far greater than you might imagine based on their individual talents. Synonyms: accumulated, collective (v.) to group elements into one larger body We need to aggregate the survey results in order to have a clear picture of the overall data. Synonyms: assemble, collect, combine (n.) a body of associated elements In the aggregate, her small daily efforts resulted in a gorgeous book of poems. Synonyms: combination, mass, whole
ABJURE (ab-JOOR)
to formally reject, often under oath Though she had completely changed her ways, she could not abjure her former friends. Synonyms: forswear, renounce
ARCHAIC (ahr-KEY-ik)
of the past; extremely old or out of date Students think that the language of Shakespeare is archaic until they encounter the work of Chaucer, who lived about two centuries earlier. Synonyms: ancient, obsolete, old-fashioned
ANTIPATHY (an-TI-puh-thee)
dislike, feeling against He could not overcome his antipathy for dogs, even to date a woman who had a poodle as a pet. Synonyms: aversion, disgust, loathing
AESTHETIC (es-THE-tik)
having to do with beauty or the arts Though the morality of the movie is question- able, its aesthetic qualities are admirable: it was beautifully filmed. Synonym: artistic
ALLEVIATE (uh-LEE-vee-eyt)
to lessen the burden, make easier Her calm support did much to alleviate his difficulties with the task. Synonyms: allay, ease, lighten, relieve
ABJECT (AB-jekt)
completely hopeless They lost everything when their house burned down and have since lived in abject conditions, often homeless. Synonyms: downtrodden, miserable, wretched
AMELIORATE (uh-MEEL-yuh-reyt)
to get or make better Her illness was ameliorated by the fact that it permitted her finally to rest and get enough sleep. Synonyms: alleviate, improve, relieve
APOSTATE (uh-PO-steyt)
one who renounces a previous loyalty, such as to a religion, nation, or party Though she had many disagreements with the party, she had no plans to become an apostate. Synonyms: defector, dissenter, heretic, nonconformist
ACCRUE (uh-KROO)
to grow through additions As the years accrue, so does wisdom. Synonyms: accumulate, collect, increase
AFFINITY (uh-FI-ni-tee)
an attraction, especially one based on a similarity in interests Countless young women have read and reread Jane Eyre, feeling an affinity for its fierce heroine. Synonyms: affection, fondness, sympathy
APPEASE (uh-PEEZ)
to bring to a state of peace Only singing her favorite song could appease the distressed child. Synonyms: calm, pacify, soothe
AMBIGUOUS (am-BI-gyoo-wuhs)
ill-defined or uncertain; possible to be under- stood in different ways Her habitual sarcasm rendered her statement ambiguous; no one could tell if she really meant what she said. Synonyms: cryptic, enigmatic, indefinite, indeterminate
ARTLESS (AHRT-luhs)
natural, simple, and without artificiality; without knowledge or skill The child artlessly won over even the crankiest adults simply by smiling at them. Synonyms: genuine, straightforward, unaffected, uncultured
ANALOGOUS (uh-NA-luh-guhs)
comparable in such a way that an analogy can be drawn Freud viewed the mind as analogous to a steam engine, whereas today we are more likely to compare it to a computer. Synonyms: alike, corresponding
ABEYANCE (uh-BEY-uhns)
a temporary state of inactivity We kept our travel plans in abeyance and did not go until we were certain that we had enough money for the trip. Synonyms: inactivity, recess, suspension
APOGEE (A-puh-jee)
the highest point; literally, the point at which an orbiting body is farthest from Earth Finalizing the deal that spring was the apogee of her career thus far. Synonyms: apex, climax, summit, zenith
ABATE (ah-BEYT)
to make or become less in degree, intensity, value, or amount We waited for the storm to abate before we headed out. Synonyms: decrease, diminish, reduce, subside
ALLAY (uh-LEY)
to put to rest; to decrease in strength or difficulty After they heard the coyotes howling, nothing but the dawn could allay their fears. Synonyms: alleviate, calm, ease, lessen, relieve
ARDUOUS (AHR-juh-wuhs)
extremely difficult; requiring much energy or effort Running a marathon is arduous enough in itself; I can't imagine doing it as the last leg of a triathlon. Synonyms: exhausting, grueling, strenuous
AMBIVALENCE (am-BI-vuh-luhns)
uncertainty; the state of having two or more contradictory feelings about something at the same time His ambivalence about playing the piano went on for years, and he thought about quitting every day until he enrolled at the conservatory. Synonyms: doubt, indecision, uncertainty
APPROPRIATE (uh-PRO-pree-eyt)
to set apart for a specific use; to take for oneself The army appropriated all vehicles in the region for military use. Synonyms: confiscate, seize, steal, usurp
APPRISE (uh-PRAYHZ)
to inform He kept the radio on at all times, to be sure he was kept apprised of the latest weather report. Synonyms: advise, enlighten, notify
ACUMEN (A-kyuh-muhn)
insight or shrewdness, especially in practical matters Due to the combination of her personal warmth and business acumen, her new company was an instant success. Synonyms: discernment, insight, judgment, perception
ASCETIC (uh-SE-tik)
strictly self-denying, often for spiritual purposes The ascetic practices of a monk are certainly not for everyone. Synonyms: austere, disciplined, strict
ADULTERATE (uh-DUHL-tuh-REYT)
to make impure by adding foreign or inferior elements, materials, or ingredients Do not adulterate this cake batter by using flour of such poor quality! Synonyms: cheapen, corrupt, dilute, weaken
AMALGAMATE (uh-MAL-guh-MEYT)
to mix or combine into one body The plan to amalgamate the two high schools was not well thought out, and the students did not easily unite into one school. Synonyms: blend, incorporate, integrate, merge
ACERBIC (uh-SUHR-bik)
sour or harsh in taste, mood, or temperament He tried to hide his bad mood, but his acerbic reply gave his anger away. Synonyms: acidic, caustic, harsh, sharp
ALLURE (uh-LOOR)
(v.) to attract Only the possibility that his favorite singer might perform could allure him to attend the concert. Synonyms: charm, entice, tempt (n.) that which attracts Easily nauseated, she could not see the allure of a roller coaster. Synonyms: appeal, charm
ANACHRONISM (uh-NA-kruh-ni-zuhm)
a person or thing that is out of place in time Her floor-length skirts and elaborately done up hair were anachronisms that she nevertheless pulled off with grace. Synonym: misplacement
ANOMALY (uh-NO-muh-lee)
something different, irregular His late submission was an anomaly; he was known for meeting his deadlines. Synonyms: aberration, exception, irregularity, oddity
ABSCOND (ab-SKOND)
to leave secretly and suddenly One minute the children were underfoot; the next minute, they absconded with all the cookies. Synonyms: disappear, escape, vanish
ABDICATE (AB-di-keyt)
to give up a right or responsibility, especially formally Elizabeth II of England would probably not have become queen if her uncle, King Edward VIII, had not abdicated. Synonyms: relinquish, renounce, resign
ADULATION (a-juh-LEY-shun)
excessive admiration, praise, or devotion; flattery The football star enjoyed the adulation of thousands of fans until it was revealed that he had cheated. Synonyms: devotion, fawning, flattery, worship
ALACRITY (uh-LA-kruh-tee)
cheerful readiness He replied to the invitation with alacrity; he was eager for the opportunity to travel to Puerto Rico. Synonyms: liveliness, promptness, willingness
AMENITY (uh-ME-nuh-tee)
the quality of being agreeable; a feature that increases value or comfort He had become so used to the general amenity of the community that the rudeness of the grocery store clerk shocked him. Synonyms: charm, pleasantness; advantage, convenience
AGGRANDIZE (uh-GRAN-dahyz)
to make greater in size, power, or honor; to enhance the appearance of greatness The dictator aggrandized his power by taking control of the press and all other media. Synonyms: glorify, hype, inflate, strengthen
ACCOLADE (A-kuh-LEYD)
an award or other expression of honor or praise Given the number of accolades she has received for her work on stage and in film, it is surprising just how humble she is. Synonyms: award, honor
ABSTEMIOUS (ab-STEE-mee-uhs)
restrained, especially with food and alcohol Since she began to do yoga, she has also been abstemious with both alcohol and junk food. Synonyms: frugal, moderate, restrained, tem- perate
Section 2
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