Test# 2
Anticipate: predict, expect to answer, look forward to, be sure of, approach: way, means of arriving
Bankrupt: unable to pay debts
Compulsively: continuously
Decades: ten of something
Delighted: happy
Diagnosed: identification of problem or disease.
Energetic: full of life, forceful
Evaluation: judgement, estimate
Explode: backfire, blast, burst, thunder, set off
Extensive: wide ranging, far reaching, across the board
Extraordinary: amazing, strange, wonderful
Genius: gift of high intellect
Gorgeous: beautiful and magnificent
Incomprehensible: unclear, incomplete, not understandable
Lavender: a shade of purple, also A kind of flower that smells sweet
Neurologist: brain expert
Occasion: chance, opportunity, possibility, break, excuse
Optimistic: believing positively, keeping the faith
Paralyzed: disabled, helpless, inactive, insensible
Perspective: view, outlook, way of looking
Precious: prized, valued, favorite
Remarkable: extraordinary, unusual, impressive
Respiratory: breathing, inhaling, wheezing
Retrospective: thoughtful, backward looking
Serendipitous: lucky accident
Spontaneously: unconsciously, automatically, instantly
Symmetry: proportion, balance, regularity
Symptom: sign of illness or problem
Therapist: counselor, doctor, physician
Uncertainty: doubt, changeable, lack of confidence
Unpleasant: troublesome, distasteful, unattractive
Bankrupt: unable to pay debts
Compulsively: continuously
Decades: ten of something
Delighted: happy
Diagnosed: identification of problem or disease.
Energetic: full of life, forceful
Evaluation: judgement, estimate
Explode: backfire, blast, burst, thunder, set off
Extensive: wide ranging, far reaching, across the board
Extraordinary: amazing, strange, wonderful
Genius: gift of high intellect
Gorgeous: beautiful and magnificent
Incomprehensible: unclear, incomplete, not understandable
Lavender: a shade of purple, also A kind of flower that smells sweet
Neurologist: brain expert
Occasion: chance, opportunity, possibility, break, excuse
Optimistic: believing positively, keeping the faith
Paralyzed: disabled, helpless, inactive, insensible
Perspective: view, outlook, way of looking
Precious: prized, valued, favorite
Remarkable: extraordinary, unusual, impressive
Respiratory: breathing, inhaling, wheezing
Retrospective: thoughtful, backward looking
Serendipitous: lucky accident
Spontaneously: unconsciously, automatically, instantly
Symmetry: proportion, balance, regularity
Symptom: sign of illness or problem
Therapist: counselor, doctor, physician
Uncertainty: doubt, changeable, lack of confidence
Unpleasant: troublesome, distasteful, unattractive
Test # 1
Symptom: something that happens in the body suggesting that there is a disease or disorder.
Symmetry: a state in which both sides of something are balanced in size, form or arrangement.
Anticipate: to look forward to; expect
Autism: a developmental disorder usually becoming detectable in very early childhood that is characterized specially by atypical acquisition or use of language as well as atypical patterns of social interaction.
Bankrupt: not able to pay money owed and free by law from having to pay.
Colleague: a person who has the same job or employer as another.
Explode: to burst because of too much pressure inside.
Spontaneous: happening in a free way.
Delighted: great pressure or joy.
Approach: to come or go near.
Decade: a unit of time equal to ten years.
Diagnosis: the act or process of finding out the nature of an illness or injury by examining its signs and symptoms.
Energetic: full of energy.
Evaluation: a report that tells the value or quality of something.
Optimistic: hopeful that things will work out well.
Perspective: the way things are seen from a particular point of view.
Genius:an unusual ability to think or create in ways that go far beyond what most people can do.
Neurologist: a doctor who specializes in neurology.
Extraordinary: wonderful ; remarkable
Unpleasant: not pleasant or agreeable ; distasteful.
Occasion: an event or the time at which it happens .
Gorgeous: very beautiful ; splendid.
Therapist: one who specializes in treating people with psychological, emotional, or social problems.
Paralyzed: to take away the ability to move or feel in a part or parts of the body.
incomprehensible: impossible to understand.
Respiratory: having to do with or used in the act of breathing.
Symmetry: a state in which both sides of something are balanced in size, form or arrangement.
Anticipate: to look forward to; expect
Autism: a developmental disorder usually becoming detectable in very early childhood that is characterized specially by atypical acquisition or use of language as well as atypical patterns of social interaction.
Bankrupt: not able to pay money owed and free by law from having to pay.
Colleague: a person who has the same job or employer as another.
Explode: to burst because of too much pressure inside.
Spontaneous: happening in a free way.
Delighted: great pressure or joy.
Approach: to come or go near.
Decade: a unit of time equal to ten years.
Diagnosis: the act or process of finding out the nature of an illness or injury by examining its signs and symptoms.
Energetic: full of energy.
Evaluation: a report that tells the value or quality of something.
Optimistic: hopeful that things will work out well.
Perspective: the way things are seen from a particular point of view.
Genius:an unusual ability to think or create in ways that go far beyond what most people can do.
Neurologist: a doctor who specializes in neurology.
Extraordinary: wonderful ; remarkable
Unpleasant: not pleasant or agreeable ; distasteful.
Occasion: an event or the time at which it happens .
Gorgeous: very beautiful ; splendid.
Therapist: one who specializes in treating people with psychological, emotional, or social problems.
Paralyzed: to take away the ability to move or feel in a part or parts of the body.
incomprehensible: impossible to understand.
Respiratory: having to do with or used in the act of breathing.
Worship: love and devotion shown to a being or an object considered scared.
Devote: great love or devotion
Devoted: to give to a purpose; dedicate
Insecure: not sure of oneself; filled with doubt
Constantly: continuously, unceasingly
Devoted: true or loyal
Artificial: made by human being, not natural
Donate: to give in order to help charity or other group
Demonstration: an activity that shows how something works or how it is made
Brunette: having a dark brown color
Constantly: going on without a pause; persistent
Demonstration: a rally or other public activity in support of or against a particular cause
Stabilize: to make firm, steady or stable
Insecure: without enough protection, not safe of secure
Delicacy: something delightful or rare, specially food
Violation: the act of breaking or breaching a law, rule or agreement
Surgical: of, involving, or used to surgery.
Extensive: very large in size or quality
Resemble: to be similar or to look like
Prompt: the quality or condition of being earlier in time or order.
Inequality: the condition of not being equal.
Extensive: reaching or extending very far.
Serendipity: a gift or talent for accidentally finding the perfect solution or making a happy discovery.
Serendipity: lucky coinciding of events.
Prompt: swift to answer.
Shift: a regular time period when people work.
Priority: precedence, especially because of authority, right or urgent need.
Shift: a change from one person, place, condition or thing to another.
Frustrate: to disappoint or puzzle.
Exotic: from a foreign place.
Exotic: very unusual and interesting.
Predominantly: mainly; chiefly; for the most part.
Intense: strong or very deep.
Frustrated: thwarted, or feeling angry or upset at being thwarted.
Priority: done immediately or without pause.
Devote: great love or devotion
Devoted: to give to a purpose; dedicate
Insecure: not sure of oneself; filled with doubt
Constantly: continuously, unceasingly
Devoted: true or loyal
Artificial: made by human being, not natural
Donate: to give in order to help charity or other group
Demonstration: an activity that shows how something works or how it is made
Brunette: having a dark brown color
Constantly: going on without a pause; persistent
Demonstration: a rally or other public activity in support of or against a particular cause
Stabilize: to make firm, steady or stable
Insecure: without enough protection, not safe of secure
Delicacy: something delightful or rare, specially food
Violation: the act of breaking or breaching a law, rule or agreement
Surgical: of, involving, or used to surgery.
Extensive: very large in size or quality
Resemble: to be similar or to look like
Prompt: the quality or condition of being earlier in time or order.
Inequality: the condition of not being equal.
Extensive: reaching or extending very far.
Serendipity: a gift or talent for accidentally finding the perfect solution or making a happy discovery.
Serendipity: lucky coinciding of events.
Prompt: swift to answer.
Shift: a regular time period when people work.
Priority: precedence, especially because of authority, right or urgent need.
Shift: a change from one person, place, condition or thing to another.
Frustrate: to disappoint or puzzle.
Exotic: from a foreign place.
Exotic: very unusual and interesting.
Predominantly: mainly; chiefly; for the most part.
Intense: strong or very deep.
Frustrated: thwarted, or feeling angry or upset at being thwarted.
Priority: done immediately or without pause.
Academic Vocabulary
1. adequate
2. appropriate
3. diversity
4. functions
5. manipulating
6. passive
7. perception
8. persistent
9. preceding
10. prohibited
11. supplements
12. sustenance
13. unique
14. tendency
15. extent
16. determines
17. position
18. hierarchy
19. calmness
20. alter
Source: http://www.lextutor.ca/vp/eng/
2. appropriate
3. diversity
4. functions
5. manipulating
6. passive
7. perception
8. persistent
9. preceding
10. prohibited
11. supplements
12. sustenance
13. unique
14. tendency
15. extent
16. determines
17. position
18. hierarchy
19. calmness
20. alter
Source: http://www.lextutor.ca/vp/eng/
Vocabulary List For Mid-Term
Accustom
(accustomed) :
To become used to or familiar with over time.
She accustomed herself to the loud music.
Accustomed
Adjective
1. in the habit of (usually followed by "to").
I am accustomed to sleeping late on Saturdays.
Adequate
Adjective
Enough for the situation or need.
The coaches decided that the condition of the track was adequate for the race.
Admire
Verb
1. to have a high opinion of; respect.
I admire my dad because he works hard, but he also takes time to be with us kids.
Do you have a sports star that you admire?
Alter
Verb
1. to make different in some way; change.
He altered the dress to make it shorter.
Ambitious
Adjective
1. having or showing a strong desire to succeed.
She has the ambitious goal of becoming a doctor someday.
Anxious
Adjective
1. feeling worried, nervous, or afraid about something uncertain.
She was anxious as she waited to see the doctor.
Appropriate
Adjective
right for the purpose; proper.
Jeans and a T-shirt are not appropriate for a formal wedding.
Assume
Verb
1. to suppose (something) to be true without knowing the actual facts; take for granted.
We assumed school would be closed because of the blizzard, so we made plans to go Sledding.
Calmness
Adjective
1. not moving; still.
The sea is calm today.
Capable
Adjective
1. having the skill or power to do what is needed.
I know a capable mechanic who can fix your car.
2. Able to; ready for (usually followed by "of").
Compatible
Adjective
1. able to exist or function harmoniously with another.
Your old printer may not be compatible with your new computer.
Fortunately, the three of us are very compatible roommates.
Confident
Adjective
1. having trust or faith; satisfied and sure.
We are confident that our team will win.
Determine
Verb
1. to decide or settle finally and without question.
We determined a date for the wedding.
Discipline
Noun
1. training of the body or mind according to rules or principles.
Miss Cole believes in strict discipline.
Diversity
Noun
1. the state or condition of being varied or consisting of various kinds.
Because the college values diversity, it wants students of all races to apply.
Empathy
Noun
1. identification with or sharing of another feelings, situation, or attitudes.
The play didn't interest him as he could not feel empathy with characters having such great wealth and high social status.
Emphasis
Noun
1. special importance.
You put too much emphasis on what people wear.
The president's speech put emphasis on the need for world peace.
Empirical
Adjective
based on or verifiable by experience or experiment, rather than on or by theory.
Claims for the effectiveness of the drug are based on empirical evidence.
Scientists use the empirical method so that their results can be verified.
Erode
Verb
to wear away or eat into.
Pounding waves eroded the beach.
Flexible
Adjective
1. easily bent without breaking.
The dog's rubber toys are very flexible.
Function
noun
1. the purpose or role that an object or a person fulfills or is suited for.
The function of a fire fighter is to put out fires.
The function of an umbrella is to keep you from getting wet.
Hierarchy
Noun
1. a body of persons or entities graded according to rank or level of authority.
The animal groups and individual animals were listed in a hierarchy, with the largest group at the top, the smaller subgroups under that, and the individual animals at the bottom.
An admiral ranks at the top of the naval hierarchy.
Imitate
Verb
1. to copy the actions of; try to be like.
Small children often imitate their parents.
Impulsive
adjective
1. acting without thinking or planning.
He is impulsive when he shops and buys more than he needs.
Infer
verb
to make a guess based on facts and observations; conclude.
I inferred from the books on his shelf that he enjoyed reading adventure stories.
Innovate (innovative)
intransitive verb
to propose or implement a new method, approach, idea, or the like; make inventive changes.
We can't be satisfied with the old methods of doing things; we need to innovate.
Innovative
Adjective
1. new and inventive.
The company's innovative management techniques seem to be paying off.
The notion of an assembly line was an extremely innovative idea in the early 1900s.
Interaction
noun
action of one upon another or others; action in response to others; influence, or effect.
The group's awkward social interaction showed that they were strangers.
Manipulate
Transitive verb
1. to handle or operate skillfully with the hands.
He manipulated the clay to form a tiny sculpture.
Do you know how to manipulate the controls?
Obvious
Adjective
easily seen or understood; clear.
It was obvious how much he liked her.
Paradigm
Noun
1. an example, model, pattern, or the like.
Religions provide an ethical paradigm according to which one may lead one's life.
Passive
Adjective
1. receiving an action without acting in return, or not responding to something that might affect one.
He remained passive when the bully hit him.
The spectators were passive at the game tonight.
Perception
Noun
1. the ability to become aware of or know through the senses.
Her poor perception of sounds is helped by a hearing aid.
Persistent
Adjective
1. Continuing, lasting, or holding on in a firm, steady way.
A persistent salesman, he could sell ice to an Eskimo.
Precede (preceding)
Verb
to come before in time.
The movie was preceded by several ads for other movies.
Preceding
Adjective
that comes, goes, or exists before; prior.
the preceding chapter
Proceed
Verb
1. to move forward after a stop.
After you give your name, you may proceed to the front of the line
Prohibit (prohibited)
Verb
1. To not allow by law.
State law prohibits smoking on buses.
Reserve (reserved)
Verb
1. To hold back or save for later use.
The scouts reserved half of their water for the hike back home.
Reserved
Adjective
1. Put aside or saved for a particular purpose.
These seats are reserved for us.
Reverse
Adjective
1. Opposite in direction, position, or movement; backward.
We lined up in reverse alphabetical order.
Rival
Noun
A person whom one tries to be better than; competitor.
Those two soccer players have been rivals for years.
Spoil (spoiled)
Verb
1. To damage or ruin; make unable to be used or enjoyed.
She spoiled her new dress.
The rain spoiled our camping trip.
Strict
Adjective
1. Requiring obedience or hard effort.
The school has strict rules and will punish anyone who breaks one.
Supplement
Noun
1. Something necessary to complete a whole or make up for a deficiency.
The doctor recommended that I take a vitamin supplement.
Temporary
Adjective
1. For a short time; not permanent.
I got a temporary job for the summer.
Transmit
Verb
1. To send or carry from one person, place, or thing to another.
Please transmit this message to the commander.
Unconscious
Adjective
1. Not aware.
Unconscious of what lay ahead, they set off on their journey.
Urban
Adjective
Of or having to do with a city or town.
This urban area is home to thousands of people and businesses.
To become used to or familiar with over time.
She accustomed herself to the loud music.
Accustomed
Adjective
1. in the habit of (usually followed by "to").
I am accustomed to sleeping late on Saturdays.
Adequate
Adjective
Enough for the situation or need.
The coaches decided that the condition of the track was adequate for the race.
Admire
Verb
1. to have a high opinion of; respect.
I admire my dad because he works hard, but he also takes time to be with us kids.
Do you have a sports star that you admire?
Alter
Verb
1. to make different in some way; change.
He altered the dress to make it shorter.
Ambitious
Adjective
1. having or showing a strong desire to succeed.
She has the ambitious goal of becoming a doctor someday.
Anxious
Adjective
1. feeling worried, nervous, or afraid about something uncertain.
She was anxious as she waited to see the doctor.
Appropriate
Adjective
right for the purpose; proper.
Jeans and a T-shirt are not appropriate for a formal wedding.
Assume
Verb
1. to suppose (something) to be true without knowing the actual facts; take for granted.
We assumed school would be closed because of the blizzard, so we made plans to go Sledding.
Calmness
Adjective
1. not moving; still.
The sea is calm today.
Capable
Adjective
1. having the skill or power to do what is needed.
I know a capable mechanic who can fix your car.
2. Able to; ready for (usually followed by "of").
Compatible
Adjective
1. able to exist or function harmoniously with another.
Your old printer may not be compatible with your new computer.
Fortunately, the three of us are very compatible roommates.
Confident
Adjective
1. having trust or faith; satisfied and sure.
We are confident that our team will win.
Determine
Verb
1. to decide or settle finally and without question.
We determined a date for the wedding.
Discipline
Noun
1. training of the body or mind according to rules or principles.
Miss Cole believes in strict discipline.
Diversity
Noun
1. the state or condition of being varied or consisting of various kinds.
Because the college values diversity, it wants students of all races to apply.
Empathy
Noun
1. identification with or sharing of another feelings, situation, or attitudes.
The play didn't interest him as he could not feel empathy with characters having such great wealth and high social status.
Emphasis
Noun
1. special importance.
You put too much emphasis on what people wear.
The president's speech put emphasis on the need for world peace.
Empirical
Adjective
based on or verifiable by experience or experiment, rather than on or by theory.
Claims for the effectiveness of the drug are based on empirical evidence.
Scientists use the empirical method so that their results can be verified.
Erode
Verb
to wear away or eat into.
Pounding waves eroded the beach.
Flexible
Adjective
1. easily bent without breaking.
The dog's rubber toys are very flexible.
Function
noun
1. the purpose or role that an object or a person fulfills or is suited for.
The function of a fire fighter is to put out fires.
The function of an umbrella is to keep you from getting wet.
Hierarchy
Noun
1. a body of persons or entities graded according to rank or level of authority.
The animal groups and individual animals were listed in a hierarchy, with the largest group at the top, the smaller subgroups under that, and the individual animals at the bottom.
An admiral ranks at the top of the naval hierarchy.
Imitate
Verb
1. to copy the actions of; try to be like.
Small children often imitate their parents.
Impulsive
adjective
1. acting without thinking or planning.
He is impulsive when he shops and buys more than he needs.
Infer
verb
to make a guess based on facts and observations; conclude.
I inferred from the books on his shelf that he enjoyed reading adventure stories.
Innovate (innovative)
intransitive verb
to propose or implement a new method, approach, idea, or the like; make inventive changes.
We can't be satisfied with the old methods of doing things; we need to innovate.
Innovative
Adjective
1. new and inventive.
The company's innovative management techniques seem to be paying off.
The notion of an assembly line was an extremely innovative idea in the early 1900s.
Interaction
noun
action of one upon another or others; action in response to others; influence, or effect.
The group's awkward social interaction showed that they were strangers.
Manipulate
Transitive verb
1. to handle or operate skillfully with the hands.
He manipulated the clay to form a tiny sculpture.
Do you know how to manipulate the controls?
Obvious
Adjective
easily seen or understood; clear.
It was obvious how much he liked her.
Paradigm
Noun
1. an example, model, pattern, or the like.
Religions provide an ethical paradigm according to which one may lead one's life.
Passive
Adjective
1. receiving an action without acting in return, or not responding to something that might affect one.
He remained passive when the bully hit him.
The spectators were passive at the game tonight.
Perception
Noun
1. the ability to become aware of or know through the senses.
Her poor perception of sounds is helped by a hearing aid.
Persistent
Adjective
1. Continuing, lasting, or holding on in a firm, steady way.
A persistent salesman, he could sell ice to an Eskimo.
Precede (preceding)
Verb
to come before in time.
The movie was preceded by several ads for other movies.
Preceding
Adjective
that comes, goes, or exists before; prior.
the preceding chapter
Proceed
Verb
1. to move forward after a stop.
After you give your name, you may proceed to the front of the line
Prohibit (prohibited)
Verb
1. To not allow by law.
State law prohibits smoking on buses.
Reserve (reserved)
Verb
1. To hold back or save for later use.
The scouts reserved half of their water for the hike back home.
Reserved
Adjective
1. Put aside or saved for a particular purpose.
These seats are reserved for us.
Reverse
Adjective
1. Opposite in direction, position, or movement; backward.
We lined up in reverse alphabetical order.
Rival
Noun
A person whom one tries to be better than; competitor.
Those two soccer players have been rivals for years.
Spoil (spoiled)
Verb
1. To damage or ruin; make unable to be used or enjoyed.
She spoiled her new dress.
The rain spoiled our camping trip.
Strict
Adjective
1. Requiring obedience or hard effort.
The school has strict rules and will punish anyone who breaks one.
Supplement
Noun
1. Something necessary to complete a whole or make up for a deficiency.
The doctor recommended that I take a vitamin supplement.
Temporary
Adjective
1. For a short time; not permanent.
I got a temporary job for the summer.
Transmit
Verb
1. To send or carry from one person, place, or thing to another.
Please transmit this message to the commander.
Unconscious
Adjective
1. Not aware.
Unconscious of what lay ahead, they set off on their journey.
Urban
Adjective
Of or having to do with a city or town.
This urban area is home to thousands of people and businesses.