504 Absolutely Essential Words is one of the best-selling vocabulary books in the market published by Barron’s Educational Series and written by Murray Bromberg, Julius Liebb and Arthur Traiger.
In this vocabulary book, there are 42 lessons and in each lesson, you learn 12 vocabulary items in 3 examples or sentences. Each lesson comes with exercises to test your word mastery. 504 Absolutely Essential Words includes some short quizzes and review exercises as well. This vocabulary book also includes answer keys at the end where you can check whether you have completed the exercises correctly.
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Identify 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 13 /aɪˈden.tɪ.faɪ/ (verb) to recognize someone or something, name, discern, ascertain, detect, pick out, classify, categorize, single out, label, recall, distinguish – consider two or more things as the same, connect, equate, link, associate, relate Forensic identification techniques to identify a corpse include the examination of ID cards, the…
Observant 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 13 /əbˈzɜː.vənt/ (adj) quick at noticing things, perceptive, sharp-eyed, alert, on guard, aware, watchful, heedful, circumspect, vigilant, hawk-eyed, attentive, eagle-eyed, on the qui vive Be observant. It’s normal for kids to go through some changes as they mature, but pay attention if you notice changes to her mood, behavior,…
Commence 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 13 /kəˈmens/ (verb) to start doing something, begin, initiate, set the ball rolling, launch into, inaugurate, originate, get the ball rolling, instigate, embark on The Planning Board Meeting will commence at 7:30 pm at which time the board will go into executive session to discuss pending litigation until approximately…
Revive 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 13 /rɪˈvaɪv/ (verb) to come back to life or existence or help someone or something to come back to life or existence again, bring around, recover, bring back, resuscitate, renew, revitalize, regain consciousness, restore, recuperate CPR may revive the person before the ambulance arrives. If they do revive: Generally,…
Famine 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 13 /ˈfæm.ɪn/ (noun) extreme food shortage leading to illness or death, drought, deprivation, shortfall, deficiency of something, scantiness, dearth, poverty, short supply, food scarcity, starvation, want, lack, paucity, insufficiency The ‘Great Leap Forward’-famine in China from 1959-61 was the single largest famine in history in terms of absolute numbers…
Journalist 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 13 /ˈdʒɜː.nə.lɪst/ (noun) a specialized writer, editor or reporter for a newspaper, magazine, television or radio, press officer, columnist, reporter, newscaster, correspondent, newsman, newspaperman, newspaperwoman, broadcaster, commentator, pressman As protests spread across the US, journalists are being attacked by police forces and even sustaining serious injuries Sheltered behind a…
Audible 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 12 /ˈɔː.dɪ.bļ/ (adj) that can be heard easily, able to be heard, clear, loud and clear, distinct, noticeable, detectable, perceptible, hearable, discernible I have an ASUS that is about 3 years old. The sound on it is barely audible. I ran the troubleshooter in control panel and got no…
Decrease 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 12 /dɪˈkriːs/ (noun & verb) to become less or smaller or make something become less or smaller, reduce, decline, lessen, dwindle, subside, deplete, shrink, diminish, abate, lower, wane, minimize, curtail, fall – reduction, cut, lessening, diminution, loss, shrinkage Food waste is a big problem in the United States. According…
Adequate 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 12 /ˈæd.ə.kwət/ (adj) sufficient, enough, satisfactory for a specific purpose, quite good, acceptable, requisite, reasonable, plenty, ample, suitable Performance measurement and metrics have an important role to play in setting objectives, evaluating performance, and determining future courses of actions. Performance measurement and metrics pertaining to Supply Chain Management (SCM)…
Urgent 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 12 /ˈɜː.dʒənt/ (adj) necessary to deal with immediately, essential, imperative, intense, grave, vital, needing immediate attention, pressing, exigent, acute, serious, critical, crucial, burning, compelling – earnest – persuasive, insistent, demanding, pleading, importunate Should the cut on your finger or the pain in your chest send you to the emergency…