1121 vocabulary journal (week11)
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1. concur (v.) KK[kənˋkɝ]
to express agreement
The brothers rarely concur on any issues.
Antonyms: differ, disagree
2. precursor (n.) KK[priˋkɝsɚ]
one that precedes and indicates the approach of another
Country music was undoubtedly one of the precursors of rock and roll.
Synonym:forerunner
3. excursion (n.) KK[ɪkˋskɝʒən]
a usually brief pleasure trip
We took the weekend excursion to the seashore.
Synonyms: trip, journey, outing, tour
4. viaduct (n.) KK[ˋvaɪə͵dʌkt]
a long elevated roadway usually consisting of a series of short spans supported on arches, piers, or columns
The viaduct takes the road over the railroad tracks
Synonyms:overpass, bridge
5. surmise (v.) KK[sɚˋmaɪz]
a thought or idea based on scanty evidence
I surmise that he will take the job.
Synonyms: assume, conjecture, daresay, imagine
6. madden (v.) KK[ˋmædn]
to make intensely angry
I was nearly maddened by the deafening noise of firecrackers.
Antonyms: delight, gratify, please
7. implement (n.) KK[ˋɪmpləmənt]
a device used in the performance of a task
The store supplies agricultural implements.
Synonyms:tool, utensil, instrument
8. wellspring (n.) KK[ˋwɛl͵sprɪŋ]
a source of continual supply
The tour guide was a wellspring of information.
9. dominion (n.) KK[dəˋmɪnjən]
control, or the right to rule over something
The ancient Romans had dominion over a large part of that area.
Synonyms:rule, control, command, power
10. herder (n.) KK[ˋhɝdɚ]
one that herds
Abby became a herder of sheep.
Synonym:herdsman
11. peculiar (adj.) KK[pɪˋkjuljɚ]
different from the usual or normal
He looked at me with a very peculiar expression.
Synonyms: aberrant, aberrated, abnormal
12. devise (v.) KK[dɪˋvaɪz]
to form in the mind by new combinations or applications of ideas or principles
They have devised a new method for converting sunlight into electricity.
Synonyms:plan, invent
13. anonymous (n.) KK[əˋnɑnəməs]
not named or identified
An anonymous author wrote this book.
Synonyms:nameless, unnamed
14. amplify (v.) KK[ˋæmplə͵faɪ]
to expand (as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis
Let me amplify my earlier remarks.
Antonyms: abbreviate, abridge, condense, shorten
15. absurd (adj.) KK[əbˋsɝd]
ridiculously unreasonable, unsound, or incongruous
It is absurd to go out in such terrible weather.
Synonyms:foolish, ridiculous, ludicrous
16. permanent (adj.) KK[ˋpɝmənənt]
continuing or enduring without fundamental or marked change
Prolonged exposure to the sun can cause permanent skin damage.
Synonyms: ceaseless, dateless, deathless, endless, eternal
17. disseminate (v.) KK[dɪˋsɛmə͵net]
to spread abroad as though sowing seed
The Internet allows us to disseminate information faster.
Synonyms: broadcast, circulate, spread
18. incur (v.) KK[ɪnˋkɝ]
to become liable or subject to
I incurred his dislike from that day on.
Synonyms:contract, catch
19. ponder (v.) KK[ˋpɑndɚ]
to weigh in the mind
She pondered long and deeply over the matter.
Synonyms: chew over, cogitate, consider, contemplate
20. fabricate (v.) KK[ˋfæbrɪ͵ket]
to make up for the purpose of deception
Only the largest parts were fabricated at the factory.
Antonyms: demount, disassemble, dismantle
21. rigorous (adj.) KK[ˋrɪgərəs]
manifesting, exercising, or favoring rigor
He made a rigorous study of the plants in the area.
Synonyms: austere, authoritarian, flinty, hard
22. tramp (v.) KK[træmp]
to walk, tread, or step especially heavily
We tramped through the wood.
Synonyms: barge, clomp, clump
23. submission (n.) KK[sʌbˋmɪʃən]
an act of submitting to the authority or control of another
I shall give up my claim, in submission to your wishes.
Synonyms: compliance, conformity, obedience, subordination
24. senate (n.) KK[ˋsɛnɪt]
an assembly or council usually possessing high deliberative and legislative functions
This proposal was approved by both the House and the Senate.
25. parlor (n.) KK[ˋpɑrlɚ]
a room used primarily for conversation or the reception of guests
She was lying on a small settee in the parlor.
Synonyms:establishment, joint, place, salon
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