6A Reading A

May. 08, 2023

abuse
to talk to or of in an offensive or unfair manner.
You can say what you like about me, but don't start abusing my friends.
synonyms: badmouth, chew out, excoriate, insult, malign, revile, tongue-lash,
vilify, wrong
antonyms: adulate, compliment, flatter, praise
related words: assassinate, attack, bully, defile, discredit, insult, misappropriate,
outrage, ravish, rough, scold, traduce, use, violate

contradict
to express opposition to the statement of (a person).
Her husband is forever contradicting her.
synonyms: contravene, controvert, counter, oppose
related words: antagonize, confound, disavow, protest, retort

exhibit
to reveal or manifest (emotions, symptoms, or the like).
They didn't exhibit any surprise when we told them the news.
She's exhibiting some of the early signs of the disease.
You've written a lot, but you haven't exhibited an understanding of the issues.
synonyms: demonstrate, display, express, manifest, reveal, show
related words: boast, demonstrate, express, flash, flaunt, illustrate, marshal, model,
open, produce, prove, reflect, register, show, sport

facilitate
to make less difficult; help in progress.
Her guidance counselor's advice facilitated her college application process.
His business connections facilitated his finding a new job.
The ramp facilitates entry for people who use wheelchairs.
antonyms: frustrate, hamper, hinder, impede, thwart
related words: moderate, precipitate, speed

furthermore
in addition to what has just been stated; in addition; moreover.
I will accept no more late papers in this class; furthermore, students who are
not in their seats when class begins will be marked absent.
Their plan was to assassinate the prime minister, and, furthermore, to
assassinate some of the cabinet members.
synonyms: moreover

mentally
in the mind or using the mind.
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We were amazed at how she could mentally calculate the sums.

During the whole bus ride, he was mentally preparing for his interview.

proof
evidence that proves the truth or existence of something.
synonyms: demonstration, evidence, substantiation
related words: case, confirmation, evidence, excuse, ground, mark, test, witness

reaction
a response to an influence or stimulus.
I was surprised by his calm reaction to the news of her suicide.
We all want to see her reaction when they announce the winner.
synonyms: response
related words: answer, attitude, behavior, effect, emotion, expression, idea, kick,
kickback, mechanism

specialist
a person who pursues a single interest or area of study.
related words: authority, connoisseur, doctor, expert

temporary
of brief or limited duration; impermanent.
My job is temporary, so I'll have to look for another soon.
I felt better when she told me the situation was only temporary.
They're living in temporary housing until their home is rebuilt.
synonyms: impermanent, passing, short-term
antonyms: chronic, continuous, fast, lasting, permanent, perpetual
related words: extemporaneous, makeshift, momentary, short, temporal, tentative

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