Building an Enriched Vocabulary Lesson 2 abet Verb

Building an Enriched Vocabulary Lesson 2

abet Verb To encourage or assist, especially in wrong doing. Synonyms: egg on, further, help Example: Bonnie Parker abetted Clyde Barrow’s criminal activities and therefore she was charged as an accomplice.

adverse Adjective Hostile in purpose or effect; unfavorable Synonym: unfriendly, negative Example: The new medicine had many adverse effects including nausea and double vision.

allege Verb To claim that something is true but without offering any proof. Synonyms: claim, declare, affirm Example: The student in Block 1 alleged that her book had been stolen by the substitute teacher.

Apathy Noun A lack of feeling, emotion, or interest. Synonyms: Indifference, detachment, uninterested. Example: The mother’s apathy towards her new born baby caused the hospital staff to become concerned and call Social Services.

asylum Noun Any place offering protection Synonyms: sanctuary, refuge, haven Example: In the movie The Changeling, Angelina Jolie’s character was incarcerated in an asylum until she changed her story.

Avid Adjective Extremely eager, anxious, or enthusiastic. Synonyms: fanatical, passionate, gung ho. Example: Some avid skiers will jump mountain sides after being airlifted to the top by helicopter.

Blight Verb and noun 1. To check or destroy the growth of. 2. Something that impairs growth or causes ruin. Synonyms: blast, ruin, devastate or plague. Example: The blight of the corn crop caused the harvest to be half of what was expected.

bureaucracy Noun A complicated system of administrative agencies and officials. Synonym: government Example: Some people are discouraged from adopting foreign children because of the bureaucracy involved in the process.

Censor Noun and verb 1. An official who removes questionable or inappropriate material 2. To examine for and remove objectionable material Synonyms: delete, expunge. Example: Howard Stern is a radio host that must be censored often because of his vulgar comments.

Cogent Adjective Forceful and convincing; to the point. Synonyms: powerful, effective, persuasive. Example: The detective’s tactics were clever and cogent, therefore the accused man confessed readily.