Week 13

corroborate

verb (used with object)

corroborated, corroborating.

1.to make more certain; confirm:
He corroborated my account of the accident.

adjective

2.Archaic. confirmed.

comprehensive

adjective

1.of large scope; covering or involving much; inclusive:
a comprehensive study of world affairs.

2.comprehending or thoroughly understanding with one's mind; having an extensive mental range or grasp, as of a particular subject or many subjects.

3.Insurance. covering or providing broad protection against loss.

noun

4. Often, comprehensives. Also called comprehensive examination. an examination of extensive coverage given to measure a student's general progress, proficiency in his or her major field of study, or the like.

5.the detailed layout of an advertisement, showing placement of photographs, illustrations, copy, etc., as for presentation to a client.

zealous

adjective

1. full of, characterized by, or due to zeal; ardently active, devoted, or diligent.

Synonyms

enthusiastic, eager, fervid, fervent, intense, passionate, warm.

Antonyms

apathetic; lackadaisical.

coerce

verb (used with object)

coerced, coercing.

1.to compel by force, intimidation, or authority, especially without regard for individual desire or volition:They coerced him into signing the document.

2.to bring about through the use of force or other forms of compulsion; exact:to coerce obedience.

3.to dominate or control, especially by exploiting fear, anxiety, etc.:The state is based on successfully coercing the individual.

sanguine

adjective

1.cheerfully optimistic, hopeful, or confident:
a sanguine disposition; sanguine expectations.

2.reddish; ruddy:a sanguine complexion.

3.(in old physiology) having blood as the predominating humor and consequently being ruddy-faced, cheerful, etc.

4.bloody; sanguinary.

5.blood-red; red.

6.Heraldry. a reddish-purple tincture.

noun

7.a red iron-oxide crayon used in making drawings.

poignant

adjective

1.keenly distressing to the feelings:poignant regret.

2.keen or strong in mental appeal:a subject of poignant interest.

3.affecting or moving the emotions:a poignant scene.

4.pungent to the smell:poignant cooking odors.

Related forms

poignantly, adverb

unpoignant, adjective


unpoignantly, adverb

inundate

verb (used with object)

inundated, inundating.

1.to flood; cover or overspread with water; deluge.

2. to overwhelm:

inundated with letters of protest

Related forms

inundation, noun

inundator, noun

inundatory, adjective

superinundation, noun


uninundated, adjective

fruitless

adjective

1.useless; unproductive; without results or success:a fruitless search for the missing treasure.

2.bearing no fruit; barren.

Related forms

fruitlessly, adverb

fruitlessness, noun

garbled

verb (used with object)

garbled, garbling.

1.to confuse unintentionally or ignorantly; jumble:to garble instructions.

2.to make unfair or misleading selections from or arrangement of (fact, statements, writings, etc.); distort:to garble a quotation.

3.Archaic. to take out the best of.

noun

4.the act or process of garbling.

phlegmatic

adjective

1.not easily excited to action or display of emotion; apathetic; sluggish.

2.self-possessed, calm, or composed.

3.of the nature of or abounding in the humor phlegm.