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    VOCABULARY

    BUILDING
    DACAYANA, KEANA
    BSN 1-E
    7:30-9:00 am (TUE)
    ENG 100 - 90860
    A
    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?


    C
    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?
    D
     
     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?
    E
    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?


    I
    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?
    L
    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?
    M
    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?
    P
    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?
    S
    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?

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