Unit 7 Flashcards Preview

abrupt

sudden,

unexpected,

unforeseen

Seat belts in cars protect passengers from injuries caused by abrupt stops.

astonish

amaze,
astound,
stagger,
surprise

The announcement that the factory was closing forever astonished the employees; they had not known their jobs were in danger.

classify

categorize,
class,
group

The stamp collector classified her stamps by countries— she put all the stamps from France together, all the stamps from Spain together, and so on

complex

complicated,
intricate

Because income tax forms are so complex, many people hire professionals to prepare their tax returns.

consent (to)

agree to,
assent to,
give permission for,
sanction

Only applicants who consented to a drug test were considered for the job.

eager (for)

keen (on),
enthusiastic,
avid

I am always eager to read the latest story by my favorite mystery writer.

endure

tolerate,
bear,
put up with

We’ll have to endure a few more weeks of cold, gray winter before spring arrives.

exclaim

call out

cry out

“ Wow!” “ Ooooh!” “Aaah!” the crowd exclaimed as the colorful fireworks burst in the sky.

horizontal

flat

parallel

level

The surgery left a horizontal scar that runs from one side of my stomach to the other.

recollect

remember,
recall,
call to mind

I couldn’t recollect my aunt’s phone number, so I had to call the phone company’s information number.