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Green Unit 4

Terms in this set (100)

analogy
a comparison between two things in order to clarify or dramatize a point
annihilate
to destroy completely; reduce to nothingness; to wipe out
criterion
a standard by which something is or can be judged
emanate
to flow or come out from a source; come forth
holistic
emphasizing the whole and the interdependence of its parts, rather than the parts separately
placebo
a substances which contains no medicine, but which the receiver believes is a medicine
proficient
skilled; expert; highly competent
staunch
firm; loyal; strong in support; faithful
subversive
acting or intending to undermine or overthrow something established; intended to destroy
vindicate
to clear from blame or suspicion; justify or prove right; to prove innocent
analogy (sentence)
To help students understand vision, teachers often draw an __________ between the eye and a camera.
annihilate (sentence)
"Universal Destroyer" is a warlike video game in which the aim is to __________ the opponent.
criterion (sentence)
One __________ by which writing teachers judge a paper is clear organization.
emanate (sentence)
As the cinnamon bread baked, a wonderful smell __________(ed) from the kitchen.
holistic (sentence)
A good drug center takes a __________ approach to treatment, seeing each client not just as "an addict" but as a whole person. Along with medical aid, it provides emotional support, individual and family counseling, and follow-up services.
placebo (sentence)
The doctor lost his license when it was found that the "nerve pills" he had been giving to many of his patients were actually a __________ -- just sugar pills.
proficient (sentence)
It's not all that hard to become __________ on a computer. Be patient, and you'll develop the necessary skill.
staunch (sentence)
Although the mayor had been accused of taking bribes, he still had some __________ supporters.
subversive (sentence)
To some Americans, criticizing the President is a __________ act, aimed at undermining his power. To others, it is simply an example of freedom of speech.
vindicate (sentence)
In our society, people falsely accused of crimes often must spend a great deal of money on legal fees in order to __________ themselves.
assimilate
to become more similar to a larger whole; especially, to blend into or adjust to a main culture; to be absorbed
belligerent
quick or eager to argue or fight; hostile; aggressive; quarrelsome
demeanor
conduct; outward behavior; manner
denunciation
a strong expression of disapproval; an act of condemning, especially publically
dissipate
to scatter; to thin out or scatter and gradually vanish; drive away
indolent
lazy; avoiding or disliking work; unwilling to work
inherent
existing as a natural or essential quality of a person or thing; built-in; natural
nonchalant
calm, carefree, and casually unconcerned
unassuming
modest; not boastful or arrogant; humble
unilateral
involving or done by only one side; one-sided
assimilate (sentence)
To assimilate into the culture of a new country, it's essential to learn the language.
belligerent (sentence)
When anyone contradicts Bruce, he becomes __________. He has often started fights with people who disagree with him.
demeanor (sentence)
Troy's __________ was quiet and controlled, but inside he was boiling with anger.
denunciation (sentence)
In an unusual __________ of parents, the community leader said, "Parents have hot been taking enough responsibility for their children."
dissipate (sentence)
Teddy hates catching a cold. When anyone is sneezing and coughing in his presence, he opens a window and fans the air to __________ the cold germs.
indolent (sentence)
My __________ sister says that the most work she ever wants to do is clicking the remote control to switch TV channels.
inherent (sentence)
An __________ danger of life in San Francisco is the possibility of earthquakes.
nonchalant (sentence)
Because the automobile is so commonplace today, many people have become __________ about traveling by car. In the early twentieth century, however, people saw driving as an exciting and risky adventure.
unassuming (sentence)
As __________ as ever, Alice accepted the award in a quiet, modest way.
unilateral (sentence)
Lisa's __________ decisions are hurting her marriage. For instance, she recently bought nonrefundable tickets to Florida without consulting her husband.
decorum
correctness in behavior and manners; standards or conventions of socially acceptable behavior
espouse
to support, argue for, or adopt (an idea or cause)
exhilaration
cheerfulness; high spirits; liveliness
exorbitant
excessive, especially in amount, cost, or price; beyond what is responsible or appropriate; extremely high
extricate
to free from a tangle situation or a difficulty
facilitate
to make easier to do or to get; to assist
orthodox
following established, traditional rules or beliefs, especially in religion; following what is customary or commonly accepted; traditional
rejuvenate
to make(someone) feel or seem young again; to make (something) seem fresh or new again; to give a new life to
synchronize
to cause or occur at exactly the same time; to cause (clock and watches) to agree in time; to coordinate
tenuous
having little substance or basis; weak; poorly supported; shaky
decorum (sentence)
__________ demands that you send a thank-you note for all birthday gifts, even those you don't like or will never use.
espouse (sentence)
Some politicians __________ whatever ideas they think will win them votes.
exhilaration (sentence)
After the last exam of the year, Jan and I were so filled with __________ that we skipped all the way to the car.
exorbitant (sentence)
The armed forces often spend __________ amounts of minor items, including an eight-hundred-dollar ashtray and a toilet seat that cost thousands of dollars.
extricate (sentence)
The fly struggled and struggled by was unable to __________ itself from the spider's web.
facilitate (sentence)
Automatic doors in supermarkets __________ the entry and exit of customers with bags or shopping carts.
orthodox (sentence)
When Father McKenzie bought drums and electric guitars into church, he shocked the more __________ members of his congregation.
rejuvenate (sentence)
The Fountain of Youth was a legendary spring whose water could __________ people.
synchronize (sentence)
The secret agent __________(ed) their watches so that they could cross the border at exactly the same time.
tenuous (sentence)
Del was opposed to the Equal Rights Amendment, but his position seemed __________. He couldn't support it with any facts, and his logic was weak.
atrophy
to wear down, lose strength, or become weak, as from disuse, disease, or injury (said of a body part); to wither away
deplore
to feel or express disapproval of; to condemn
deprivation
lack or shortage of one or more basic necessities
exacerbate
to aggravate (a situation or condition); make more severe; to make worse
imperative
necessary; urgent; essential
mitigate
to make less severe or less intense; to relieve
objective
not influenced by emotion or personal prejudice; based only on what can be observed; open-minded
panacea
something supposed to cure all diseases, evils, or difficulties; cure-all; a universal remedy
unprecedented
being the first instance of something; never having occurred before; unheard-of
utilitarian
made or intended for practical use; stressing usefulness over beauty or other considerations; practical
atrophy (sentence)
Since unused muscles __________, an arm or a leg that remains in a cast for some time becomes thinner.
deplore (sentence)
Bernie _________(ed) his coworkers' habit of taking home paper clips, Scotch tape, pens, and stationery from the office, a practice he felt was dishonest.
deprivation (sentence)
Children who spend their early years in institutions where they receive no love may suffer throughout life form the effects of this __________.
exacerbate (sentence)
Scratching a mosquito bite only makes it worse: the scraping __________(es) the itching and may even cause an infection.
imperative (sentence)
It is __________ that I renew my driver's license today--it expires at midnight.
mitigate (sentence)
Time usually __________(es) the pain of a lost love. When Richard's girlfriend broke their engagement, he was miserable, but now the hurt is much less.
objective (sentence)
Scientists must strive to be totally __________ in their observations and experiments, putting aside their personal wishes and expectations.
panacea (sentence)
My aunt considers vitamins a __________. She believes that they can cure everything from chapped lips to heart disease.
unprecedented (sentence)
When Sandra Day O'Connor was named to the Supreme Court, her appointment was __________ -- all the previous justices had been men.
utilitarian (sentence)
I prefer __________ gifts, such as pots and pans, to gifts that are meant to be just ornamental or beautiful.
chide
to scold mildly or express disapproval
coalition
a union of individuals, groups, or nations for some specific purpose
commensurate
equal in measure or extent; corresponding in size, amount, or degree
connotation
a secondary meaning suggested by a word, in addition to the word's dictionary definition
diabolic
very cruel; wicked; demonic
dilapidated
fallen into a state in which repairs are badly needed; broken down
integral
necessary to the whole; belonging to the whole; essential
noxious
harmful to life or health; poisonous; unhealthy
scenario
a sequence of events that is imagined, assumed, or suggested
yen
a strong desire; craving; a longing
chide (sentence)
My parents __________(ed) me for getting sunburned, but my blistered skin hurt a lot more than their scolding.
coalition (sentence)
Four colleges formed a __________ to operate a shared Center of Higher Education.
commensurate (sentence)
Most students who work hard will eventually see results __________ with their efforts.
connotation (sentence)
My mother always told me to say someone passed away since it has a nicer __________ that saying they kicked the bucket.
diabolic (sentence)
In the musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, the barber is indeed __________: he kills his clients by cutting their throats so that his friend Mrs. Lovett can make the victims into meat pies.
dilapidated (sentence)
The __________ house must have once been handsome. Some of its broken windows are stained glad, and the loose door hinges are fine metalwork.
integral (sentence)
Arguing seems to be an __________ part of Laura and Nate's relationship. If they weren't fighting, they'd have nothing to say to each other.
noxious (sentence)
The entire office building had to be evacuated when __________ fumes started coming out of the air vents and dozens of workers got sick.
scenario (sentence)
To help the government and industries plan for the future, experts sometimes develop __________(s) describing what might happen in the next year or decade.
yen (sentence)
My __________ for garlic bagel chips doesn't go away even after I've eaten a whole bagful.
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