to take in; to retain (syn. ingest, soak up /ant. discharge, repel)
The new paper towels I bought were easily able to absorb the spilled water.
avid
with strong interest (syn. enthusiastic, eager / ant. indifferent)
Paul is an avid tennis fan. He likes to play tennis, watch tournaments, and read tennis magazines.
bawdy
lewd, indecent
The drunken man’s behavior was intolerably bawdy.
burgeoned
to grow or develop rapidly
The merchant city burgeoned as shipments of valuable goods came in.
conservative
liking routine; afraid of change (syn. old-fashioned, traditional / ant. liberal, avante garde)
My grandfather is so conservative that he hasn't bought new clothes in twenty-five years.
demographics
a portion of a population
We need to get the demographics of the city to predict how much it will expand in several years.
frantic
frenzied, wild with excitement
I was frantic to find out if we were going to have a child.
illegalize
outlaw
The senator made a call to illegalize dangerous drugs.
momentum
the quantity of motion of a body
After we started our project, we picked up good momentum on our way to completing it.
notion
a general understanding
We had the notion that you were taking charge.
patent
an official document granting a privilege
We had to apply for a patent for the new invention so that no one else could steal our idea.
performance
the act of performing, executing
The performance of the sports player was poor after he sprained his ankle.
plots
The pattern of events or main story in a narrative or drama
The general plot of the book describes how the hero rescues the princess from danger.
prim
particular
When eating with distinguished guests, it is important to be prim about your attire.
propriety
the quality of being proper or appropriate
The boy’s good manners gave him a sense of propriety.
provocative
to arouse or stimulate
The girl’s provocative dress caught the attention of many men in the club.
racy
slightly improper or indelicate
At times, language can be the basis of racy comments between culture.,
regime
a government with power
The dictator’s regime held the people of the country virtually powerless.
sensationalized
to make sensational
The movie critics sensationalized the movie so that people would be encouraged to go watch it.
trends
current style
We can find recent trends in music, clothing, and food.
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