QB Penseum Mocabulary Study Notes Synonyms * Goal: im, target * Enthusiastic: eager, interested * Fortunate: lucky, felicitous * Terminate: conclude * Approximately: nearly, almost * Appreciate: enjoy, indulge in * Particular: specific, definite * Elaborate: explain, interpret * Rescue: saving, salvation * Biased: unfair, unjust * Descend: drop * Split: defied, break apart * Deceptive: false, fake * Conqueror: winner, champion * Distinguished: famous, well-known * Supplementary: extra, additional * Rapid: fast, quick * Occupation: job, profession * Emancipation: freedom, liberty * Acquire: learn, study * Panic: fear, horror * Subscribe: agree, consent Examples * The ultimate goal of the International Conference was total disarmament.* We were enthusiastic about a project for building a new bridge. * The fortunate old ladies were lucky enough to have good health conditions. * This organization had the right to terminate his employment at any time. * The classes contain approximately equal numbers of students. * In time, you'll appreciate the beauty and subtlety of the English language. * There was nothing in the document of particular importance. * We understand the situation, you needn't elaborate any further. * Rescue teams work desperately to restore the area shattered by the hurricane. * The methods they employed were heavily biased in favor of the upper classes. * As you descend, all of a sudden you see the hidden waterfall * These insects here are deceptive, it looks calm but is in fact very dangerous. * He is the greatest conqueror who has conquered himself. * The man was a loyal, distinguished, and very competent civil servant. * A supplementary volume has been published containing the health agenda. * There has been a rapid acceleration in the growth of the music industry. * In many societies, families are classified according to the father's occupation. * The Emanc # Study Notes: English Vocabulary Abandon * Definition: to leave or forsake someone or something, often in a careless or irresponsible manner * Example: People often abandon their pet animals when they go abroad. Comic * Definition: funny or entertaining, often in a lighthearted or humorous way * Example: She can always be relied on to provide comic relief at a boring gathering. Principally * Definition: mainly or chiefly * Example: The films were bought principally for their entertainment value. Obtain * Definition: to get or acquire something * Example: The police were capable of obtaining a set of fingerprints from the suspect.Garrulous * Definition: talkative or communicative, often to an excessive or annoying extent * Example: Her normally garrulous neighbor had little to say on the subject. Proceed * Definition: to go or move forward, often after a pause or delay * Example: The problems have been fixed and the work can now proceed. Dialogue * Definition: a conversation or exchange of speech or expression between two or more people * Example: There needs to be a constructive dialogue between management and staff. Remarkable * Definition: great or noteworthy, deserving of attention or admiration * Example: It was a remarkable achievement for such a young cricket player. Loyal * Definition: faithful or ardent in support or allegiance * Example: Even his most ardent supporters disagreed with this radical change. Satisfied * Definition: happy or pleased with something * Example: The catalog is full of testimonials from satisfied consumers. Abhor * Definition: to hate or strongly dislike something * Example: We abhor any form of cruelty towards wild animals. Possess * Definition: to have or own something, often referring to a quality or characteristic * Example: It is of great importance what kind of temperament you possess. Aid * Definition: help or support given to someone in need* Example: They have made an urgent request for international aid. Trip * Definition: a journey or tour, often for pleasure or business * Example: Her trip through the world made an interesting narrative. Conceal * Definition: to hide or mask something, often to keep it secret or out of sight * Example: He couldn't quite conceal the deep disappointment he felt. Exterior * Definition: outside # Study Notes: Vocabulary Engaging * Definition: Interesting and attractive, able to hold one's attention. * Example: His engaging personality made him popular with his colleagues. Isolate * Definition: To detach or separate from others. * Example: Doctors are still trying to isolate the gene that causes this abnormality. Retain * Definition: To keep or hold onto something. * Example: The renovated buildings have retained their traditional character. Assassinate * Definition: To kill or murder someone, usually a prominent figure. * Example: The plot to assassinate the president had started long before he was killed. ‘Sluggish * Definition: Lazy or inactive, lacking energy or motivation. * Example: After staying up all night, the tired student was sluggish when morning arrived. Proximate * Definition: Close or nearby in time or space.* Example: The proximate publication of his story made him both nervous and excited Miniature * Definition: Small or tiny in size. * Example: A miniature model of the castle was created with modeling clay. Glance * Definition: To quickly look or gaze at something * Example: His glance gave me the understanding that he disagreed with me. Adore * Definition: To love or worship someone or something. * Example: Her mother loves to adore her in public, even though she finds it embarrassing. Deafening * Definition: Very loud or noisy. * Example: We could hear the deafening sound of the explosions as the missiles hit. Originate * Definition: To make or create something, to have its beginning. * Example: Could life originate in environments where there is no sufficient oxygen? Label * Definition: To mark or imprint information on something. * Example: | read the information on the label before deciding which pickle to buy. Confess * Definition: To admit or acknowledge something, usually a wrongdoing * Example: | must confess to knowing nothing about computer science. Mischievous * Definition: Playful or naughty, often in a harmless or teasing way. * Example: Her appearance is mischievous, her mouth about to laugh. Parallel* Definition: Alike or similar, running or moving in the same direction and never intersecting. * Example: Stamp collecting and coin collecting are parallel kinds of hobbies. Finale * Definition: The complete or final # Study Notes Portion * Salaries take up a considerable portion of the company’s total budget. * A portion refers to a part or fragment of something. Error * The cause of the catastrophe was engine failure, not human error. * An error is a mistake or fault. Space * Keep your office space looking decent, particularly your desk. * Space refers to an area or room. Take place * The event or incident occurred or happened. * Take place means to occur or happen. Scheme * The scheme might work better with more auspicious circumstances. * A scheme refers to a plan or blueprint. Opportunity * Weak people wait for opportunity, but strong-minded people make it. * Opportunity refers to a chance or advantage. Deny * Those who deny liberty to others hardly deserve it for themselves. * Deny means to reject or avoid. Dilemma* They faced a dilemma about whether to accept the offer or not. * A dilemma refers to a predicament or plight. Affluent * Both authority and wealth aggregate within the affluent class. * Affluent means rich or wealthy. Circular * Venus orbits around the Sun in a circular orbit once every 225 Earth days. * Circular means round or global. Quiet * The authority asked us to remain calm after the fire alarm went off. * Quiet means silent or calm. Accurate * The model of the theme park is accurate down to the last detail * Accurate means right or correct. Blend * She blended the flower with the milk to make a smooth paste. * Blend refers to a mixture or compound. Sprint * This sports car could comfortably outpace its rivals in a sprint. * Sprint means to run or race. Worth * A handful of common sense is worth a mountain of learning. * Worth refers to the value or importance of something. Scared * He was scared that his mother would not allow him to go to the cinema with his friends. * Scared means frightened or alarmed. Desire* Most young learners have an insatiable desire for knowledge. * Desire means want or long for. Exhibit * The open art exhibition will permit new artists to exhibit their work. * Exhibit means to show or display. Comply * We adhere to the principles of equal rights and freedom of expression. * Comply means to observe or # Study Notes Contemplation * Definition: The act of thinking deeply or carefully about something * Example: He contemplated the meaning of the verse in the Bible for a long time. Blunt * Definition: Dull or insensitive. * Example: According to the report, his attackers beat him with a blunt instrument. Anxiety * Definition: A feeling of worry, trouble, or difficulty. * Example: The patient has exhibited symptoms of anxiety and overwhelming concern. Compassion * Definition: Kindness and sympathy towards others. * Example: Elderly people need time and compassion from their medical practitioners. Repulsive * Definition: Ugly or gross. * Example: The repulsive smell of the dead animal's body sent me running from the house. Depression * Definition: Feeling unhappy or sorrowful. * Example: He became severely depressed after his father's death. Utilize* Definition: To use or exercise. * Example: The Romans were the first to utilize concrete as a building material. Erroneous * Definitior : Wrong or incorrect. * Example: Their future economic predictions are based on some erroneous assumptions.