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retrieve v. To bring or get backMost dogs can be trained to retrieve objects that their owners havethrown.Parts of speech retriever n, retrievable adj
be inclined to v. To favor an opinion or a course of actionHe couldn’t say which candidate he favored, but he had alwaysbeen inclined to vote Republican. geneigt sein
contemplate v. To consider thoughtfullyIf you contemplate each step for so long, we will never complete thisproject on time.Parts of speech contemplation n, contemplative adj
deify v. To worship as a godWhen people deify the leader of their country, the leader is able toabuse power more easily.
ecclesiastical adj. Relating to a churchHe was looking specifically for a university where he could studyecclesiastical history.
exalt v. To praise or honorHe would often exalt the virtues of his new wife.Parts of speech exaltation n
pious adj. fromm Having or exhibiting religious reverenceSometimes she was so pious that the rest of us felt like heathens.
aggravate v. To make worse; to anger or intensifyRunning will aggravate your sore knees.
decrepit adj. Weakened or worn out because of age, illness, or exces-sive useThe once-beautiful building was now dirty, decrepit, and roofless.
persist v. To continue to exist; to hold to a purpose, despite any obstacleIf your symptoms persist, you should go see a doctor.Lola persisted in her efforts to become a lawyer.Parts of speech persistence n, persistent adj
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terminal adj. Located at an end; approaching deathThe cancer ward at the hospital held both terminal and recoveringpatients.Parts of speech terminate v, terminally adv
anesthesia n. Techniques for reducing sensation and feeling, especiallyto control painThe Civil War was the first American war when anesthesia waswidely used in surgery on soldiers.Usage tips Anesthesia and anesthetic are often used interchangeably.Parts of speech anesthetic n, adj
augment v. To make bigger or better by adding toIn some types of popular cosmetic surgery people augment parts oftheir bodies.The college augmented its course offerings because students com-plained that there were too few choices.
obese adj. Excessively overweightMore Americans are obese now because U.S. culture encouragesovereating and discourages exercise.Parts of speech obesity n
divination n. Foretelling the future by finding patterns in physical objectsIn Turkey, women offer divinations by reading the dregs from a cof-fee cup.Parts of speech divine v (ahnen, vorraussagen)
intermediary n. Acting as an agent between people or thingsThe plaintiff’s lawyer suggested that they hire an intermediary tohelp them discuss their case.
invoke v. invoke v. To call on for supportIn many religions, believers invoke their god by holding out theirhands.Parts of speech invocation n Beschwörung
to perpetuate s.th. etw. aufrechterhalten, weiterführen
assimilate v. assimilate v. To consume and incorporate; to become similarNot all of the overseas students could assimilate into the rigidlycontrolled school.Usage tips Assimilate is often followed by into.Parts of speech assimilation n
fossilize v. To become preserved in clay or stone or ash after death, sothat a natural record is left of the original organism; to become rigidand stuck in old waysThe dinosaur eggs had fossilized over thousands of years.Parts of speech fossilization n, fossil n
vestige n. A visible trace that something once existedThe wilted flowers were the only vestige of their romantic weekend.
amend v. amendment To change for the betterThe residents voted to amend their neighborhood policy on fences.Parts of speech amendment n Verbesserung
amend v. amendment To change for the betterThe residents voted to amend their neighborhood policy on fences.Parts of speech amendment n Verbesserung
discriminate To choose carefully among optionsThe governor wisely discriminated between urgent issues and thosethat could wait.Parts of speech discriminatory adj, discriminate adj
notion n. A belief; a fanciful impulseThe notion that older office equipment is unreliable is inaccurate.One morning, she suddenly took the notion to paint her kitchen red.Usage tips Notion can be followed by a that clause or a to phrase.
oppress v. To keep down by force; to weigh heavily onFactory management oppressed workers through intimidation.Parts of speech oppression n
distinctly adv. ClearlyI distinctly remember saying that we would meet at noon.Parts of speech distinction n, distinct adj
erudite adj. Highly educatedEven though Stella was only a freshman, she was considered eruditeby both her classmates and her professors.
fortify v. To strengthenThe high-priced drink had extra vitamins and minerals to fortifythe body.
parochial adj. Restricted in outlook; relating to the local parishMarla moved from her rural community to get away from itsparochial thinking.Sending your children to a parochial school can cost as much assending them to college. beschränkt, engstirnig
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rigor n. Strictness; difficult situations that come from following rulesstrictlyThe wrestler followed his diet with rigor.The rigors of military life toughened the young men quickly.
roster n. roster n. A list, especially of namesTwo of the names on the roster were misspelled.
secular adj. Worldly rather than spiritual; not related to religionFew private schools in the United States are secular.
suspend v. To cause to stop for a period; to hang as to allow freemovementThe trial was suspended when the judge learned that one of the jurymembers knew the defense lawyer.The circus acrobat was suspended in midair.Parts of speech suspension n, suspension adj
allegiance n. LoyaltyMy allegiance to my country is based on respect for its principles.Usage tips Allegiance is commonly followed by a to phrase.
cease v. cease v. StopThe lightning continued even after the thunder had ceased.Usage tips Cease is found in official statements, not usually ineveryday speech.
in the trenches adv’l. In the middle of the hardest fighting or workWith their unrealistic view of this war, our generals don’t knowwhat things are like out in the trenches.Usage tips Creates an image of soldiers fighting in a long, dug-outplace in the battlefield.
annex n. annex v. To make something (usually land) part of another unitBardstown grew by annexing several farms at the north edge oftown.
apex n. apex n. The highest pointGregory knew that his running skills had to be at their apex duringthe tournament.Usage tips Apex is often used to describe the high point of someone’sabilities.
devise devise v. To find an original way to make an object or a planThe soldiers devised a way to cross the river into enemy territorywithout being seen.
prevailing prevail prevailing adj. Strongest or most commonThe prevailing attitude among our neighbors is to be friendly butnot too friendly. vorherrschend, überwiegen, üblich prevail Herrschen, Oberhand gewinnen
severely adv. severely adv. Harshly; extremelyCommanders severely punished any soldier who criticized the battleplan.
to coincide coincide v. Happen or exist at the same timeThe Viking attacks on western Europe coincided with an abnor-mally warm period in the Earth’s climate.Usage tips Coincide is often followed by a with phrase.Parts of speech coincidence n, coincidental adj, coincidentally adv
to diminish v. diminish v. Make something smaller or weaker; become smaller orweakerThe Protestant Reformation diminished the power of the RomanCatholic Pope.Mr. Partridge’s influence in the company diminished after he relo-cated to a branch office.
longitude longitude n. A system of imaginary lines running from north to southalong the Earth’s surface, where each line is numbered from 0º to180 ° west or east
Orwellian adj . Frightening and overcontrolled by a government thatinterferes in nearly every aspect of personal lifeBiometric devices like eye-scanners allow an Orwellian level of gov-ernment knowledge about everyone’s location.
reconciliation n. Coming back together peacefully after having beenenemiesSouth Africa avoided a bloodbath after apartheid by setting up aTruth and Reconciliation Commission.Parts of speech reconcile v, reconciliatory adj
allocate v. To give out different amounts for different purposesThe budget allocates $58 billion to the military and only about $2 billion to education.Usage tips Things that can be allocated are things that can be“spent”—money, time, energy, etc. --> verteilen zuteilenParts of speech allocation n
equity equity n. The value of one’s share in an investmentBarnard’s equity in the business was one-third, or about $350,000.Usage tips In this meaning, equity is always singular and usuallyfollowed by an in phrase.
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