Academic Vocab List #1
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yasmine_myftija on March 19, 2012
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Terms | Definitions |
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 Conceive | to think up or form in the mind (verb) I will conceive a plan to raise money for the new theater. Synonyms- to think creatively, imagine, ponder, consider, come up with, develop, envision Antonyms- impossible, unbelievable, unthinkable, unrealistic, unimaginable |
| Inconceivable | Impossible to believe or imagine (Adj) It was inconceivable to me that my sister would tell the truth. Synonyms- impossible, unbelievable, unthinkable, unrealistic, unimaginable Antonyms- imagine, think of, form an idea, possible |
| Concept | A general idea or thought (noun) Fairness is a concept that most people understand. Synonyms- thought, theory, idea, plan, consideration, image, notion Antonyms- being, concrete |
| Conceptualize | To form a concept or idea (verb) When inventors conceptualize solutions to problems, they create new inventions. Synonyms- implement, to do, to act, develop an idea, gestate, visualize mentally Antonyms- ponder on, keep to yourself |
| Propose | An offered or suggested plan of action (verb) Each member will propose a topic for the group project. Synonyms- lay before, motion, nominate, offer, suggest Antonyms- condemn, deny, oppose, refuse, reject |
| Proposal | A suggestion or plan (noun) The group wrote a proposal to take a field trip. Synonyms- suggestion, presentation for action, suggestion, idea, plan, offer Antonyms- reject, denied, opposed, opposition of an idea |
| Proposition | An offered or suggested plan of action (noun) My proposition is that i will mow her lawn for a small fee. Synonyms- hypothesis, motion, plan, presentation, project, recommendation Antonyms- condemnation, denial, opposition, refusal, rejection |
| Intend | To have something in mind, as a goal, plan, or purpose (verb) The students intend to raise money to pay for a class trip. Synonyms- aim, aspire to, attempt, be determined, be resolved, have a goal or plan Antonyms- have no goal, no plan, undetermined |
| Intention | Something that you mean to do (verb) The team's intention is to win the final game. Synonyms- aim, designation, hope, motive, object, objective, plan, point, purpose, Antonyms- accident, mishap, setback |
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