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1. proficient (adj.) KK[prəˋfɪʃənt]
well advanced in an art, occupation, or branch of knowledge
He has become very proficient at computer programming.
Synonyms:skilled, expert, adept, apt, clever, masterful
2. homogeneous (adj.) KK[͵homəˋdʒinɪəs]
of the same or a similar kind or nature
All departments have homogeneous training standards.
3. heinous (adj.) KK[ˋhenəs]
hatefully or shockingly evil
These murders were especially heinous.
4. expedient (adj.) KK[ɪkˋspidɪənt]
suitable for achieving a particular end in a given
They found it expedient to negotiate with the terrorists.
Synonyms: advisable, desirable, judicious, politic, prudent
5. flimsy (adj.) KK[ˋflɪmzɪ]
lacking in physical strength or substance
She felt cold in her flimsy dress.
Synonyms:light, frail, weak, delicate
6. abase (v.) KK[əˋbes]
to lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem
A man who uses bad language will only abase himself.
Synonyms: debase, bastardize, canker
7. abash (v.) KK[əˋbæʃ]
to destroy the self-possession or self-confidence
When the child saw all the room filled with strangers, he was much abashed.
Synonyms: embarrass, confound, confuse, discomfit
8. abdicate (v.) KK[ˋæbdə͵ket]
to relinquish (as sovereign power) formally
The king abdicated the throne.
Synonyms: abnegate, cede, relinquish, renounce, resign
9. aberration (n.) KK[͵æbəˋreʃən]
the fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
For her, such a low grade on an exam was an aberration.
Synonyms: insanity, dementia, derangement, lunacy
10. abortive (adj.) KK[əˋbɔrtɪv]
imperfectly formed or developed
It’s such an abortive attempt to recover the sunken pirate ship.
Synonyms: unsuccessful, vain
11. abscond (v.) KK[æbˋskɑnd]
to depart secretly and hide oneself
The suspect absconded to Canada.
Synonyms: escape, break out (of), clear out, flee
12. absolve (v.) KK [əbˋsɑlv]
to set free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt
They absolved her from the promise.
Synonyms: exculpate, acquit, clear, exonerate, vindicate
13. admonish (v.) KK[ədˋmɑnɪʃ]
to express warning or disapproval to especially in a gentle, earnest, or solicitous manner
My mother admonished me against arrogance.
Synonyms: rebuke, chide, reprimand
14. adverse (adj.) KK[ædˋvɝs]
acting against or in a contrary direction
The expedition encountered adverse weather conditions.
Synonyms: counter, disadvantageous, hostile
15. aisle (n.) KK[aɪl]
the side of a church nave separated by piers from the nave proper
He followed the usher down the aisle.
Synonyms:passageway, artery, channel
16. allay (v.) KK[əˋle]
to subdue or reduce in intensity or severity
The injection allayed his pain.
Synonyms: moderate, lessen, relieve, calm
17. bounty (n.) KK[ˋbaʊntɪ]
something that is given generously
He is famous for his bounty to the poor.
Synonyms: reward, price
18. bourgeois (adj.) KK[bʊrˋʒwɑ]
relating to, or characteristic of the social middle class
This is a typical bourgeois neighborhood.
Synonyms:middle-class, propertied, landed, working-class
19. brace (v.) KK[bres]
to waylay especially with demands or questions
It is urgent that we brace against typhoons.
20. domicile (n.) KK[ˋdɑməs!]
a dwelling place
You will need to report your change of domicile to your insurance company.
Synonyms:abode, residence, residency, dwelling
21. impede (v.) KK[ɪmˋpid]
to interfere with or slow the progress of
The attempt to rescue the climbers was impeded by bad weather.
Synonyms: hinder, obstruct, curb, inhibit
22. ethereal (adj.) KK[ɪˋθɪrɪəl]
lacking material substance
The windows give the church an ethereal glow.
synonyms:light, airy, delicate
23. explicit (adj.) KK[ɪkˋsplɪsɪt]
fully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity
The doctor gave me explicit instructions on when and how to take the medicine.
Synonyms:clear, distinct, definite
24. dolorous (adj.) KK[ˋdɑlərəs]
causing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief
Now and again the hunter could hear a long-drawn dolorous whine of some unseen coyote.
Synonyms:grieving, heartbroken
25. dogma (n.) KK[ˋdɔgmə]
something held as an established opinion
They rejected the dogma that the earth is the center of the universe.
Synonyms: canon, doctrine
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