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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Architect Architect (noun) /ˈɑː.kɪ.tekt/ US /ˈɑːr-/ a designer specialized in constructing buildings – designer – engineer – creator – inventor – draftsman: The construction project was a complete failure since two architects with different plans were working on it. Noun: architecture
Trifle Trifle (noun & verb) /ˈtraɪ.fļ/ noun: something of little or no importance – a small amount of something – triviality – bit – tad – slightly – cold dessert: The boss shouted, “Stop arguing over the trifles and focus on the main point.” Noun: trifler
Neutral Neutral (adj & noun) /ˈnjuː.trəl/ US /ˈnuː-/ adj: taking no clear side or position – unbiased – showing no distinctive quality – impartial – pale – colorless, unbiased, disinterested, dispassionate, impersonal In that argument, I was the only person who was totally neutral. Antonyms: biased, colorful Verb: neutralize Noun: neutralization Adverb: neutrally
Authority Authority (noun) /ɔːˈθɒr.ɪ.ti/ US /əˈθɔːr.ɪ.ţi/ the right or power to give commands or enforce rules – power – influence – someone in authority – source of reliable information, weight, confidence Only the CEO of the company has the authority to formulate new policies. Noun: authoritarian Noun: authoritarianism
Symbol Symbol (noun) /ˈsɪm.bəl/ something that stands for or represents something else – sign – representation – image, icon, mark – badge, logo A white flying pigeon is a symbol of peace and freedom. Adjective: symbolic Noun: symbolism
Wail Wail (noun & verb) /weɪl/ verb: to cry out loudly in a mournful and high-pitched manner – sob – weep – howl – complain – fuss, moan, scream The lost little child was wailing nonstop, searching for his mom. Noun: wailer
Vermin Vermin (noun) /ˈvɜː.mɪn/ US /ˈvɝː-/ small, troublesome and destructive animals and insects – pest – bug – an offensive term for an undesirable person, insect, fly, mosquito The cottage is so old and replete with various vermin.
Consider Consider (verb) /kənˈsɪd.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/ to think deeply about something – judge something – think through – reflect on – regard – contemplate, cogitate, ruminate The vice-president of the company was advised to consider the possibility of imminent bankruptcy. Antonym: disregard Noun: consideration Adjective: considered Noun: considerer
Encourage Encourage (verb) /ɪnˈkʌr.ɪdʒ/ US /-ˈkɝː-/ to give someone motivation, hope and confidence – inspire – hearten – urge – foster – assist – support: The idle student needs to be encouraged by his teacher and parents to become more active. Antonym: discourage Noun: encouragement Adjective: encouraging Adverb: encouragingly
Scowl Scowl (noun & verb) /skaʊl/ (noun & verb) to look at someone in an angry and threatening way – frown – glower – look daggers – dirty look The unruly student scowled at his serious teacher and sat down in silence. Antonym: smile Noun: scowler