1. Consider
Deem to be
At the moment, artemisinin-based therapies are considered the
best treatment, but cost about $10 per dose - far too much for impoverished
communities.seattle times (feb 16, 2012)
2. Minute
Infinitely or immeasurably small
The minute stain on the document was not visible to the naked
eye.
3. Accord
Concurrence of opinion
The committee worked in accord on the bill, and it eventually
passed.
4. Evident
Clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
That confidence was certainly evident in the way smith handled
the winning play with 14 seconds left on the clock.
5. Practice
A customary way of operation or behavior
He directed and acted in plays every season and became known for
exploring elizabethan theatre practices.
6. Intend
Have in mind as a purpose
“lipstick, as a product intended for topical use with limited
absorption, is ingested only in very small quantities,” the agency said on its
website.
7. Concern
Something that interests you because it is important
The scandal broke out in october after former chief executive
michael woodford claimed he was fired for raising concerns about the company's
accounting practices.
8. Commit
Perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
In an unprecedented front page article in 2003 the times
reported that mr. Blair, a young reporter on its staff, had committed
journalistic fraud.new york times (feb 15, 2012)
9. Issue
Some situation or event that is thought about
As a result, the privacy issues surrounding mobile computing are
becoming ever-more complex.
10. Approach
Move towards
Spain’s jobless rate for people ages 16 to 24 is approaching 50
percent.new york times (feb 15, 2012)
11. Establish
Set up or found
A small french colony, port louis, was established on east
falkland in 1764 and handed to the spanish three years later.
12. Utter
Without qualification
No one can blame an honest mechanic for holding a wealthy snob
in uttercontempt.ingersoll, robert green
13. Conduct
Direct the course of; manage or control
Scientists have been conducting studies of individual genes for
years.
14. Engage
Consume all of one's attention or time
We had nearly two hundred passengers, who were seated about on
the sofas, reading, or playing games, or engaged in conversation.field, henry
m. (henry martyn)
15. Obtain
Come into possession of
He delayed making the unclassified report public while awaiting
an army review, but rolling stone magazine obtained the report and posted it
friday night.new york times (feb 11, 2012)
16. Scarce
Deficient in quantity or number compared with the demand
Meanwhile, heating oil could grow more scarce in the northeast
this winter, the energy department warned last month.new york times (jan 21,
2012)
17. Policy
A plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
Inflation has lagged behind the central bank’s 2 percent target,
givingpolicy makers extra scope to cut rates.
18. Straight
Successive, without a break
After three straight losing seasons, hoosiers fans were just
hoping for a winning record.seattle times (feb 15, 2012)
19. Stock
Capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares
In other words, apple’s stock is cheap, and you should buy
it.forbes (feb 16, 2012)
20. Apparent
Clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
But the elderly creak is beginning to become apparent in
mccartney’s voice.
21. Property
A basic or essential attribute shared by members of a class
Owing to these magic properties, it was often planted near
dwellings to keep away evil spirits.parsons, mary elizabeth
22. Fancy
Imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind
For a time, indeed, he had fancied that things were
changed.weyman, stanley j.
23. Concept
An abstract or general idea inferred from specific instances
As a psychologist, i have always found the concept of speed
dating fascinating.scientific american (feb 13, 2012)
24. Court
An assembly to conduct judicial business
When brown pleaded not guilty to assaulting rihanna, their
violent past came out in court.slate (feb 16, 2012)
25. Appoint
Assign a duty, responsibility, or obligation to
In 1863 he was appointed by the general assembly professor of
oriental languages at new college.various
26. Passage
A section of text, particularly a section of medium length
His interpretation of many obscure scriptural passages by means
of native manners and customs and traditions is particularly helpful and
informing.sheets, emily churchill thompson
27. Vain
Unproductive of success
An attempt was made to ignore this brilliant and irregular book,
but invain; it was read all over europe.various
28. Instance
An occurrence of something
In many instances large districts or towns would have fewer
representatives than smaller ones, or perhaps none at all.clarke, helen
archibald
29. Coast
The shore of a sea or ocean
Martello towers must be built within short distances all round
the coast.wingfield, lewis
30. Project
A planned undertaking
The funds are aimed at helping build public projects including
mass transit, electricity networks, water utility and ports, it said.
31. Commission
A special group delegated to consider some matter
The developers are now seeking approval from the
landmarkscommission.new york times (feb 16, 2012)
32. Constant
A quantity that does not vary
In 1929, hubble independently put forward and confirmed the same
idea, and the parameter later became known as the hubble constant.nature (nov
15, 2011)
33. Circumstances
One's overall condition in life
The circumstances leading up to the shootings was not
immediately available.
34. Constitute
Compose or represent
Oil and natural gas constituted almost 50 percent of russian
government revenue last year.
35. Level
A relative position or degree of value in a graded group
Only last month did the men’s and women’s unemployment rates
reach the same level.new york times (feb 19, 2012)
36. Affect
Have an influence upon
The central bank will start distributing low-interest loans in
early march to individuals and small- and medium-sized companies affected by
the flooding.
37. Institute
Set up or lay the groundwork for
Corporations have to be more and more focused on instituting
higher labor standards.washington post (feb 7, 2012)
38. Render
Give an interpretation of
But authorities had rendered the weapon and the explosive device
inoperable, officials said.chicago tribune (feb 17, 2012)
39. Appeal
Be attractive to
To get traditional women’s accessories to appeal to men, some
designers are giving them manly names and styles.new york times (feb 19, 2012)
40. Generate
Bring into existence
Qualities such as these are not generated under bad working
practices of any sort.hungerford, edward
A well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the world
Testing that theory begins saturday night, as the capitals take
on tampa bay in another important contest.washington post (feb 18, 2012)
42. Range
A variety of different things or activities
Like american community colleges, admission at an open
university is not competitive, but the schools offer a range of programs,
including doctoral degrees.
43. Campaign
A race between candidates for elective office
At the same point in 2004 — as an incumbent facing re-election —
mr. Bush had taken in about $145.6 million for his campaign.new york times (feb
18, 2012)
44. League
An association of sports teams that organizes matches
"when i broke into the big leagues until a month ago, gary
kept in touch," mets third baseman david wright said.seattle times (feb
17, 2012)
45. Labor
Any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
More labor is entailed, more time is required, greater delay is
occasioned in cleaning up, and the amount of water used is much greater.hoskin,
arthur j.
46. Confer
Have a meeting in order to talk something over
Ms. Stewart said mrs. Bachmann conferred with her family and a
few aides after her disappointing showing on tuesday evening.new york times
(jan 4, 2012)
47. Grant
Allow to have
He had been granted entry into the white house only for the
daily briefing, later that afternoon.new york times (feb 17, 2012)
48. Dwell
Think moodily or anxiously about something
But it is hardly necessary to dwell on so normal an
event.vinogradoff, paul
49. Entertain
Provide amusement for
The first super bowl in 1967 featured college marching
bandsentertaining the crowds at halftime.
50. Contract
A binding agreement that is enforceable by law
Contracts with utilities will be signed starting next month, he
said.
51. Earnest
Characterized by a firm, humorless belief in one's opinions
Too much praise cannot be given to the earnest and efficient
missionaries who founded and have maintained this mission.miller, george a.
52. Yield
Give or supply
It is a very important honey plant, as it yields an
exceptionally pure nectar and remains in bloom a long time.parsons, mary
elizabeth
53. Wander
Move or cause to move in a sinuous or circular course
While each animal wandered through the maze, its brain was
working furiously.new york times (feb 16, 2012)
54. Insist
Be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
Interior department officials insisted that they had conducted
an extensive scientific inquiry before moving ahead with the spill response
plan.new york times (feb 17, 2012)
55. Knight
A person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry
The knight was gallant not only in war, but in love
also.crothers, samuel mcchord
56. Convince
Make realize the truth or validity of something
But though he listened he was not convinced.reade, charles
57. Inspire
Serve as the inciting cause of
His surprising performance inspired an outpouring of fan
adoration that has been dubbed "linsanity."chicago tribune (feb 19,
2012)
58. Convention
A large formal assembly
Last year, the industry’s main trade convention, the inside
self-storage world expo, organized workshops in las vegas focusing on lien laws
and auction sales.new york times (feb 17, 2012)
59. Skill
An ability that has been acquired by training
He says many new drivers are terrified of motorway driving
because they do not have the skills or confidence needed.
60. Harry
Annoy continually or chronically
There’s something uplifting about hearing a string instrument
when i’m feeling ragged or harried.new york times (feb 9, 2012)
Involving fiscal matters
Meanwhile, universities have raised tuition every year, putting
many students in a financial bind.new york times (feb 20, 2012)
62. Reflect
Show an image of
Teens ranting over chores and whatnot can often reflect deeper
feelings of alienation or perceived uncaring on the part of parents.
63. Novel
An extended fictional work in prose
Before robert barr publishes a novel he spends years in thinking
the thing out.anonymous
64. Furnish
Provide with objects or articles that make a room usable
Instead, according to court documents, the money went toward
furnishingmansions, flying in private jets, and retaining a $120,000-a-year
personal hairstylist.businessweek (feb 1, 2012)
65. Compel
Force somebody to do something
But the flames grew too large, compelling firefighters to call
off the rescue.new york times (feb 18, 2012)
66. Venture
Proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
Clearly he would not venture to descend while his enemy
moved.strang, herbert
67. Territory
The geographical area under the jurisdiction of a state
On friday, west africa regional group ecowas condemned the
rebels, urging them to end hostilities and surrender all occupied territory.
68. Temper
A characteristic state of feeling
Oscar wilde, to do him justice, bore this sort of rebuff with
astonishing goodtemper and sweetness.anonymous
69. Bent
Fixed in your purpose
The business-oriented constituency of the republican party,
jacobs said, has been weakened by a faction bent on lowering taxes and cutting
spending.
70. Intimate
Marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
The female spider can choose when to cut off intimate relations
by eating her partner, or kicking him out.scientific american (jan 31, 2012)
71. Undertake
Enter upon an activity or enterprise
An autopsy has reportedly been undertaken but the results are
not expected for several weeks.
72. Majority
More than half of the votes in an election
Republicans need just four seats in the senate to take control
as themajority party.
73. Assert
Declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
In your talk you asserted the pill's risks of blood clotting,
lung artery blockage, heart attack and stroke are minimal.
74. Crew
The men and women who man a vehicle
Several pilots and crew members would have to escape at once,
while safety divers watched, ready to rescue anyone who became stuck.new york
times (feb 6, 2012)
75. Chamber
A natural or artificial enclosed space
"today," said the old man, "you must push through
with me into my most solitary chamber, that we may not be
disturbed."carlyle, thomas
76. Humble
Marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful
“challenging yourself, playing up against stronger, tougher, and
overall better competition will keep you humble.”Washington post (jan 17, 2012)
77. Scheme
An elaborate and systematic plan of action
Some companies in the globe district of arizona have started
extensive underground schemes for mining large tonnages very cheaply by
"caving" methods.hoskin, arthur j.
78. Keen
Demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
Not one of his movements escaped her keen observation; she drank
in every shiver.wingfield, lewis
79. Liberal
Having political views favoring reform and progress
Romney’s actually done well in open primaries where fiscally
conservative yet socially liberal independents have backed him over his
opponents.
80. Despair
A state in which all hope is lost or absent
There were wounded love, and wounded pride, and despair, and
coming madness, all in that piteous cry.reade, charles
The periodic rise and fall of the sea level
In the case of mobile connectivity, a rising tide does not lift
all boats.slate (feb 9, 2012)
82. Attitude
A complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings
"behaviours have changed and attitudes have changed,"
mr taylor said.
83. Justify
Show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for
He felt sure that if the circumstances justified it, the
necessary proceedings could be taken.”Anonymous
84. Flag
A rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
Palestinian president mahmoud abbas declared three days of
mourning and ordered flags flown at half staff.new york times (feb 16, 2012)
85. Merit
Any admirable or beneficial attribute
Thus far in our inquiry extraordinary merits have been offset by
extraordinary defects.ayres, harry morgan
86. Manifest
Reveal its presence or make an appearance
A too rapid transformation of existing conditions might very
easily lead to an economic crisis, symptoms of which are already beginning to
manifestthemselves.vay, p?Ter
87. Notion
A general inclusive concept
Does that old notion that defense wins championships still hold
up these days?Seattle times (jan 13, 2012)
88. Scale
Relative magnitude
And there might not be much money, so fashion shows are done on
a much smaller scale.seattle times (feb 17, 2012)
89. Formal
Characteristic of or befitting a person in authority
A formal decision to call off the search is likely on wednesday,
rescue officials said.new york times (jan 31, 2012)
90. Resource
A new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
“economists assume that, under normal conditions, markets will
allocateresources efficiently,” he added.
91. Persist
Continue to exist
Old ideas, long after the conditions under which they were
produced have passed away, often persist in surviving.ingersoll, robert green
92. Contempt
Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
And with his backhanded contempt for all things ordinary, blake
is making some of the catchiest, most difficult music in recent memory.
93. Tour
A route all the way around a particular place or area
He typed in “south park” and took senior executives on a tour of
web sites offering pirated episodes.new york times (feb 8, 2012)
94. Plead
Enter a defendant's answer
Aria pleaded not guilty, but he acknowledged that he had
violated some laws.new york times (feb 18, 2012)
95. Weigh
Be oppressive or burdensome
So far, the political turmoil has not appeared to have
discouraged visitors, but prolonged strife could weigh on tourism.new york
times (feb 11, 2012)
96. Mode
How something is done or how it happens
Speaking of science, he says, in language far in advance of his
times: ‘there are two modes of knowing—by argument and by experiment.adams, w.
H. Davenport (william henry davenport)
97. Distinction
A discrimination between things as different
But such a distinction is quite external; at heart the men may
be very much alike.anonymous
98. Inclined
At an angle to the horizontal or vertical position
Such an inclined passage following a seam of coal is known as a
slope.hoskin, arthur j.
99. Attribute
A quality belonging to or characteristic of an entity
The authors found that when the available prospects varied more
inattributes such as age, height, occupation and educational background, people
made fewer dating proposals.scientific american (feb 13, 2012)
100. Exert
Make a great effort at a mental or physical task
School boards may come to exert even greater influence over what
students read.forbes (jan 23, 2012)
Source: Vocabulary.com