1031 vocabulary journal (week8)
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1. textile (n.) KK[ˋtɛkstaɪl]
a fiber, filament, or yarn used in making cloth
They import fine silk textiles from China.
Synonyms: fabric, cloth
2. threshold (n.) KK[ˋθrɛʃhold]
the plank, stone, or piece of timber that lies under a door
He had never crossed the threshold of a bar before.
Synonyms: brink, cusp
3. trauma (n.) KK[ˋtrɔmə]
an injury (as a wound) to living tissue caused by an extrinsic agent
She never fully recovered from the traumas she suffered during her childhood.
4. tyranny (n.) KK[ˋtɪrənɪ]
a government in which absolute power is vested in a single ruler
The organization helps victims of domestic tyranny.
Synonyms: absolutism, autarchy
5. undo (v.) KK[ʌnˋdu]
to make of no effect or as if not done
He has undone the good work of his predecessor.
Synonyms: demoralize, emasculate
6. dynamic (adj.) KK[daɪˋnæmɪk]
of or relating to physical force or energy
It’s an exciting and dynamic performance.
Synonyms: vigorous, energetic, flush
7. reconcile (v.) KK[ˋrɛkənsaɪl]
to restore to friendship or harmony
It can be difficult to reconcile your ideals with reality.
Synonyms:settle, harmonize
8. render (v.) KK[ˋrɛndɚ]
to cause to be or become
His stammer rendered him unfit for a teaching job.
Synonyms:cause, make, do, effect
9. shrewd (adj.) KK[ʃrud]
marked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen
His shrewd eyes looked across at his wife.
Synonyms:keen, clever, sharp, smart
10. preface (n.) KK[ˋprɛfɪs]
the introductory remarks of a speaker or author
The book has a preface written by the author.
Synonyms:introduction, preamble, foreword
11. provincial (adj.) KK[prəˋvɪnʃəl]
a person of local or restricted interests or outlook
His art is primitive and provincial.
Synonyms: illiberal, insular
12. quench (v.) KK[kwɛntʃ]
to become calm
He quenched his thirst with a glass of water.
Synonyms:stop, extinguish, stifle
13. intrude (v.) KK[ɪnˋtrud]
to thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
Excuse me, sir. I don't mean to intrude, but you have a phone call.
Synonyms:obtrude, break in, interfere
14. lament (v.) KK[ləˋmɛnt]
to express sorrow, mourning, or regret for often demonstratively
The widow lamented the death of her only child.
Synonyms:mourn, sorrow, grieve
15. mellow (adj.) KK[ˋmɛlo]
warmed and relaxed by or as if by liquor
Her voice sounded mellow.
Synonyms:mature, ripe, developed
16. spurious (adj.) KK[ˋspjʊrɪəs]
outwardly similar or corresponding to something without having its genuine qualities
That was spurious sympathy.
Synonyms: bogus, fake, false
17. lounge (n.) KK[laʊndʒ]
a room in a private home or public building for leisure activities
→She had entered the arrivals' lounge when I got to the airport.
18. glisten (v.) KK[ˋglɪsn]
to give off a sparkling or lustrous reflection of or as if of a moist or polished surface
The leaves glisten with dew.
Synonyms:sparkle, glitter, shine
19. detain (v.) KK[dɪˋten]
to keep back
They were detained by the police for questioning.
Synonyms:delay, retard
20. dismay (v.) KK[dɪsˋme]
to cause to lose courage or resolution
The teacher was dismayed at the students' lack of response.
Synonyms:bewilder, disturb, embarrass
21. dispatch (v.) KK[dɪˋspætʃ]
to send off or away with promptness or speed; especially: to send off on official business
Rescue workers were immediately dispatched to the area.
Synonyms:send, transmit
22. coherent (adj.) KK[koˋhɪrənt]
having clarity or intelligibility
→He proposed the most coherent plan to improve the schools.
Synonyms:consistent, logical
23. ecstasy (n.) KK[ˋɛkstəsɪ]
a state of overwhelming emotion
We were in ecstasies at the thought of going home.
Antonyms: depression
24. meticulous (adj.) KK[məˋtɪkjələs]
marked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details
He is meticulous about keeping accurate records.
Synonyms: careful, conscientious
25. inquisitive (adj.) KK[ɪnˋkwɪzətɪv]
given to examination or investigation
She was very inquisitive about other people's affairs.
Synonyms:curious, prying, snooping
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