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Chapter 1

Advancing Vocabulary Skills, Unit One, Chapter 1

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detriment /ˈdet.rə.mənt/ noun: something that causes damage, harm, or loss Example: Loni's purple hair may be a detriment when she goes for a job interview. Synonyms: barrier; obstacle; disadvantage
dexterous /ˈdekst(ə)rəs/ adjective: skillful in using the hands or body Example: The juggler was so dexterous that he managed to keep five balls in motion at once. Synonyms: skilled; able; proficient
discretion /dəˈskreSH(ə)n/ noun: good judgement or tact in actions or speaking Example: Ali wasn't using much discretion when he passed a police car at eighty miles an hour. Synonyms: wisdom; perception; good sense
facetious /fəˈsēSHəs/ adjective: lacking serious intent; playfully joking Example: My boss always says, "You don't have to be crazy to work here, but it helps." I hope she's just being facetious. Synonyms: humorous; funny; superficial
gregarious /ɡrəˈɡerēəs/ adjective: enjoying and seeking the company of others Example: Melissa is so gregarious that she wants to be with other people even when she's studying. Synonyms: sociable; friendly; outgoing
optimum /ˈäptəməm/ adjective: best possible; most favorable; most desirable Example: The road was so icy that the optimum driving speed was only about ten miles an hour. Synonyms: best; ideal
ostentatious /ˌästənˈtāSHəs/ adjective: meant to impress others Example: My show-off aunt has some ostentatious jewelry, such as a gold bracelet that's so heavy she can hardly lift her arm. Synonyms: flashy; showy; pretentious
scrupulous /ˈskro͞opyələs/ adjective: careful about moral standards Example: The judge was scrupulous about never accepting a bribe or allowing a personal threat to influence his decisions. Synonyms: conscientious; ethical; principled; careful; honest
sensory /ˈsensərē/ adjective: having to do with seeing, hearing,feeling, tasting, or smelling Example: Since our sensory experiences are interrelated, what we taste is greatly influenced by what we smell. Synonyms: of the sense
vicarious /vəˈkerēəs,vīˈkerēəs/ adjective: experienced through the imagination; not experienced directly Example: I don't like taking risks myself, but I love the vicarious thrill of watching death-defying adventures in movies. Synonyms: imagined; indirect
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