VOCABULARY

BUILDING
DACAYANA, KEANA
BSN 1-E
7:30-9:00 am (TUE)
ENG 100 - 90860
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1.) adverse – acting against; preventing development

o Where there any adverse verdict during the company

meeting?
 
2.) afflict – To cause pain & distress

o Are the individuals afflicted with the flu were receiving an

antiviral treatment?

3.) averse – an active feeling of dislike

o Why are you averse to any change?

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4.) complement – To fill out; Complete

o Do you think the red roses and tulips

complement this flower arrangement?

5.) compliment – An expression of approval/ a

flattering remark

o Did you offer a kind compliment to the chef of

the restaurant?
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 6.) descent – A process of descending;
downward step

o Why do hikers have to be careful on their descent

down from the mountain?

7.) dissent– To differ in opinion

o  Why is voter abstention seen as the only form of

dissent in elections?
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8.) ensure – to make certain or guaranteed

o How can you be ensure that the information that

you provide is correct?

9.) explicit – Clearly and precisely expressed

leaving no room for confusion

o When will you be explicit about your goals?

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10.) implicit – Implied though not plainly expressed;
Complete

o When will you have implicit trust in a doctor's abilities?

11.) inflict – To give by ; impose punishment

o Who would want to inflict this amount of sadness to

anyone?

12.) insure – to protect and provide against loss or

harm

o Did you insure your luggage before leaving for the

flight?
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13.) loose - free from straits or obligation

o Why do you like wearing loose clothes?

14.) lose – to fail or suffer

oDid you lose a friend because of being busy in

your studies?
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15.) militate – to have an effect or weight

o Why do customer’s demand most likely

militate the product’s price?

16.) mitigate – to make less hard or

painful

o What will the government do to mitigate the

effect of tourism on the island?
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17.) persecute –To cause suffer; pursue in such a
way to injure

o Why do some people persecute those who do not

agree to their ideas?

18.) prosecute- To seek legal punishment of a

crime /violation of law
  
o How can people with greater power arrest and
prosecute someone who has broken no law?
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19.) suit – to put on specially required
clothing; an action in court that recover a
right or claim

o How do you like this black suit?

20.) suite- group of rooms occupied as a

unit

o Did you booked me a suite at a beach front

house?