Vocabulary Flashcards

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foundation (3)

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foun·da·tion noun basis or key standard that supports something Our relationship was built on a foundation of trust and honesty.

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dramatic (6)

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dra·mat·ic adjective something sudden or pronounced The Earth’s environment has gone through dramatic changes as a result of the Industrial Revolution and the abundant release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

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accommodate (11)

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ac·com·mo·date verb to give consideration; to allow for The schedule did not accommodate our band because our performance is too long.

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morosely (12)

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mo·rose·ly adverb in a sullen or gloomy manner He raked the leaves so morosely you would have thought he had been asked to pick them up individually.

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adjacent (17)

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ad·jac·ent adjective having a common boundary or edge; abutting, touching In my new house, the bedroom is adjacent to the bathroom.

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unadulterated (38)

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un·a·dul·ter·at·ed adjective not mixed with impurities We know this water is safe to drink because it is from an unadulterated spring.

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dispassionately (47)

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dis·pas·sion·ate·ly adverb done without emotion The girl’s enemy stared at her dispassionately, trying not to let on how much she hated the girl..