webster new world vocabulary of success

... the Wiley Publishing logo ,Webster s New World, the Webster s New World logo, and all related trademarks, logos, and trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of John Wiley & Sons, ... www.tailieuduhoc.org Webster s New World ® Essential Vocabulary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley, Hoboken, NJ Published by Wiley, Hoboken, NJ Published simultaneously in Canada No part of this publication ... variety of electronic formats. Some content that appears in print may not be available in electronic books. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data: Herzog, David Alan. Webster s New World...

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... the Wiley Publishing logo ,Webster s New World, the Webster s New World logo, and all related trademarks, logos, and trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of John Wiley & Sons, ... 12:32 PM Page 3 Webster s New World ® Essential Vocabulary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley, Hoboken, NJ Published by Wiley, Hoboken, NJ Published simultaneously in Canada No part of this publication ... (uh RIS tuh KRAT ik) adj. 1. of, characteristic of, or favoring rule by an elite group as a form of government; 2. of the upper class or nobility; 3. like a member of the upper class or nobility...

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... Tania was chary of hurting anyone’s feelings. • The cafeteria attendant was chary of the size of the portions she meted out. [charily adv.] [Syn. wary] chemical (KEM ik uhl) adj. 1. of or having ... According to Tom, Jerry’s account of the accident was a contradiction of the facts. • The history of Germany in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries is a series of contradictions. • Racism is ... the needs and wishes of his constituents. • Many new automobiles have windshield-wiper arms that articulate to clean more of the windshield than the older ones. • Bones of human legs are articulated...

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... sharpness, or harshness of speech, manner, or temper • The acrimony of the temper of a scorned woman is legendary both in litera- ture and in life. • Dylan greeted the news that his new DVD player did ... (uh RIS tuh KRAT ik) adj. 1. of, characteristic of, or favoring rule by an elite group as a form of government; 2. of the upper class or nobility; 3. like a member of the upper class or nobility ... property is seen as a good thing for Easton. • Tania’s acquisition of a new PDA made her very happy. • Ali’s acquisition of a new chauffeur pleased her to no end. [acquisitive adj., acquisitively...

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... representative of a wide area of the world; not local or provincial; 2. not bound by local habits, likes, or dislikes; 3. embodying worldly sophistication; fashionable; urbane • Max’s world travels ... HAF) n. on (or in) behalf of; in the interest of; speaking for; representing • Harriet spoke in behalf of the truth’s being known. • The lawyer appeared on behalf of his client, Mr. Jones. behavior ... contemporary of George Washington but outlived him by 10 years. [contemporaneous adj.] contemptuous (kuhn TEMP choo uhs) adj. full of scorn; full of contempt; disdainful • Ramses II was contemptuous of...

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... burst of wind; 2. a sudden burst of rain, smoke, fire, and so on; 3. an explosion of laughter or rage •A gust of wind blew Jake’s hat off. • Emily’s face was scorched by the sudden gust of heat ... swordsman of ancient Rome who fought for the entertainment of the public (not necessarily voluntarily) • Boxers are often referred to as gloved gladiators of the ring. • The more traditional image of ... pull of the sun and the moon. • The heights of the threads in a shag rug fluctuate, often in a discernible pattern. • Jan fluctuates the size of her weekly bank deposit according to the amount of...

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... putting off to a later time • In the bad old days of the draft, college students were able to get deferments until after graduation. • Deferment of jury duty is often obtainable by mothers of preschool ... process of picturing in words; describing; 2. a statement or passage that describes; 3. sort, kind, or variety of; 4. the act of tracing or outlining • James Michener’s description of the islands of ... pulling of a vehicle or load; 2. a taking of liq- uid into the mouth; drinking; 3. a rough or preliminary sketch of an artwork or a piece of writing; 4. an air current in a room; 5. the choosing of...

Ngày tải lên: 01/11/2013, 14:20

... essence of satirists. • Vanilla extract contains all the essence of a vanilla bean’s flavor but none of the grittiness of the seeds. essential (is EN shil) adj. 1. of the intrinsic nature of something; ... covered; 2. the scope or limits of anything; 3. a vast area • The extent of the cat’s run was about the length of a football field. • The extent of the pathologist’s range of interest extends beyond ... ambiguous] exploitation* (EKS ploy TAY shin) n. 1. a using of something or someone in an unethical manner for one’s own benefit or profit; 2. a use of the labor of others for profit without appropriate compensation •...

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... tiv) adj. 1. the act or process of finding new methods; 2. a new method, custom, device, etc. • Luther Burbank was an innovative person who bred many new varieties of fruits, vegetables, and flowers. • ... ee) n. the act of imitating artworks, money, signatures, etc. with the intent to deceive • Elmyr de Hory sold hundreds of pieces of art forgery to the galleries and museums of the world. • His ... between members of rival gangs has made it difficult to live in some parts of certain U.S. cities. • Hostility of the people toward the regime was the ultimate cause of the storming of the Bastille...

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... drowsiness; 2. lack of energy to an abnormal degree • A feeling of lethargy overtook Antoine as he neared the end of the long drive. • Often, lethargy is a sign of the onset of an illness. [lethargic ... The residents of Manhattan live on an island, yet their view of the world is far from insular. • One might expect a resident of a small town in Iowa to have an insular view of the world situation, ... religion. lofty (LAWF tee) adj. 1. very high in rank; 2. elevated, like a mountaintop • The rank of general is a lofty one. • Wanting to be a doctor or other professional is a lofty aspiration. • The loftiest...

Ngày tải lên: 01/11/2013, 14:20

... different from that of the rest of his group • One of the jobs of a cowboy on a drive is rounding up mavericks. •A maverick politician often votes against the official position of his party’s leadership. maxim ... because of their excellence of form or the value of their examples; 3. printed matter of any kind • The literature of the late twentieth century runs the gamut from the philos- ophy of the existentialists ... monarchs of England. • Elvis Presley is called the king, which makes him the monarch of rock. • Wal-Mart is the monarch of retail sales. monopoly (muh NAH pi lee) n. 1. exclusive control of a type of...

Ngày tải lên: 01/11/2013, 14:20

... works of Gilbert and Sullivan are generally lacking in profundity, yet they are very entertaining. • Do not underestimate the profundity of needing to solve the problem of global warming. profusion ... n.] [Syn. get] profundity (pruh FUHN di tee) n. 1. of great depth, especially intellectually; 2. a profound matter, idea, etc. • Some people find great profundity in the works of Salvadore Dali; ... district of many churches; 2. the mem- bers of the congregation of any church; 3. in Louisiana, the equivalent of a county in any other state • A British local government’s territory is often identical...

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... Essential Vocabulary 41_571656 appb.qxd 11/10/04 12:50 PM Page 386 Prefix/Suffix Meaning/Usage -otic 1. of or affected with (neurotic); 2. producing (hypnotic) oto- of the ear (ototic) -ous full of ... Some of them have been adopted and have found their way into everyone’s vocabulary, while some remain foreign yet are used often enough to be worth listing here. A disproportionate number of the ... (disperse, dismiss); 2. not or un- (dishonest); 3. lack of; opposite (disunion, disease) -dom 1. rank; dominion of (kingdom); 2. state of being (officialdom, martyrdom) -drome 1. arena (velodrome);...

Ngày tải lên: 01/11/2013, 14:20

... always be under the scrutiny of the electorate. • After extensive scrutiny of the pros and cons, the New Jersey Nets’ new owners decided to move the team to Brooklyn, New York. • For decades, U.S. ... having an excess of words • The professor’s verbosity made it difficult for some of his students to decide what was important and what was not. • Verbosity has been a trait of many politicians, ... theoretical, for example, an error of commission rather than one of omission. • A person who has invested money in a company has a substantive interest in the success of that organization. [-ly adv.]...

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