la reading skills vocabulary

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abberation

A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome or atypical.

synonyms: anomaly, deviation, abnormality

abolish

To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution; to eliminate or eradicate completely.

synonyms: eradicate, put an end to, terminate

access

The means or opportunity to approach or enter a place.

synonyms: entrance, entry, approach

acquire

Learn or develop (a skill, habit, or quality). Buy or obtain (an asset or object) for oneself.

synonyms: obtain, gain, earn, procure

astonishing

Extremely surprising or impressive; amazing.

synonyms: amazing, shocking

captivate

Hold the attention of someone by being extremely interesting or attractive.

synonyms: charm, enchant, beguile

charismatic

Quality of being charming, attractive, often associated with strong leadership and persuasive communication skills.

synonyms: stunning, attractive

commercialise

To manage or exploit in a way designed to make a profit.

synonyms: materialistic, mercenary

contend

Deal with or overcome a problem or difficulty.

synonyms: struggle

critical

Of great importance or saying someone or something is wrong

synonyms: crucial, important; condemn, reprove

dabble

To take part in an activity in a superficial or casual way.

synonyms: delight, amuse, trifile

debut

First public appearance or activity of someone or something

synonyms: appearance, premiere

demonstration

A practical exhibition and explanation of how something works or is performed.

synonyms: display, illustration, exhibition

determined

Made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it

synonyms: intend on, set on, bent on

devise

To create, plan, or invent something through careful thought and consideration, often involving a strategy or a method.

synonyms: construct, concoct, invent

dictate

To say or read aloud something for someone else to write down or to give orders or commands that must be followed.

synonyms: order, require, request

diminished

To make less or cause to make less.

synonyms: reduced, decreased, decline

distort

To twist out of the true meaning or proportion, to alter to give a false or unnatural picture or account.

synonyms: contort, deform, twist

divulge

To make known or reveal information that was previously kept secret or private.

synonyms: reveal, disclose, discover

endorse

To publicly declare support for someone or something, often in a formal manner.

synonyms: advocate, support

endure

To suffer through a difficult situation or to persist in a challenging circumstance without giving up.

synonyms: persist, tolerate, suffer

engagement

An arrangement to go somewhere or do something at a fixed time.

synonyms: agreement, appointment, commitment

essential

Basic thing you cannot live without.

synonyms: necessary, foundational, requirement

excesses

Actions far beyond the limit of what is acceptable; a lack of moderation.

synonyms: surplus, abundance

exorbitant

(of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high.

synonyms: expensive, costly, extortionate

exuberant

Joyously unrestrained and enthusiastic.

synonyms: vivacious, lively, bubbly, ecstatic

impose

To force something to be accepted or put in place, often in a way that is unwelcome or burdensome.

synonyms: inflict, order, enforce, demand

indulge

To allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something, often to excess or without restraint.

synonyms: spoil, satisfy, entertain

inspire

To fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to create or achieve something.

synonyms: stimulate, motivate, awaken

model

Something used as an example to follow or imitate.

synonyms: replica, embodiment, framework

option

One thing that can be chosen from a set of possibilities, or the freedom to make a choice.

synonyms: choice, alternative, recourse

perceive

Come to realise and understand or interpret in a particular way.

synonyms: discern, distinguish

pinnacle

Most successful point

synonyms: peak, summit, top

prohibit

Formally forbid by law, rule or other authority

synonyms: forbid, ban, bar

promote

Support or actively encourage or to further the progress of.

synonyms: encourage, further, advance

queasy

Nauseous or feeling sick

synonyms: squeamish, nauseous, sick

radical

Affecting the fundamental nature of something (far-reaching) or advocating thorough political/social change.

synonyms: thorough, revolutionary, progressive

regular

Happening or doing something often

synonyms: repeated, frequent, periodic, steady

remonstrate

Make a forcefully reproachful protest.

synonyms: protest, complain, take issue with

routinely

Part of a regular procedure rather than for a special reason

synonyms: commonly, habitually, usually, regularly, normally

scant

Barely sufficient or adequate.

synonyms: minimal, negligible, limited

susceptible

Likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.

synonyms: vulnerable, suggestible

swoon

Faint, especially from extreme emotion or be overcome with admiration/adoration

synonyms: conk, faint

tolerate

Accept or endure something unpleasant forbearingly.

synonyms: endure, condone, digest

transfix

Become motionless with terror/astonishment/awe.

synonyms: captivate, enchant

universal

Existing everywhere or involving everyone.

synonyms: global, ubiquitous, common

usurp

To take control of someone in or a position of power, especially without having the right to.

synonyms: seize, expropriate, overthrow

variety

The quality or state of being different or diverse, the absence of uniformity or monotony.

synonyms: diversify, classification

vulnerable

Capable of or susceptible to being attacked, damaged or hurt.

synonyms: accessible, defenseless, exposed

warp

To bend or twist out of shape, especially from a straight or flat form or distort from the truth or fact.

synonyms: corrupt, pervert