May 17, 2017

word #1: harness
definition: to control something, usually in order to use its power (PUT INTO USE; UTILIZE)
part of speech: verb
sentence: The government has interest in harnessing wind and waves as new resouces of energy.
collocation: effectively/fully harness (adv. + verb)
                     harness for (verb + prep.)

word #2: impetus
definition:  a force that encourages a particular action or makes it more energetic or effective (STIMULUS; MOTIVATION)
part of speech: noun
sentence: The lyrics provided the main impetus for the protest.
collocation: impetus behind sb/sth (noun + prep.)
                     impetus for/towards (noun + prep.)

word #3: impose
definition: 1. to officially force a rule, tax, punishment, etc. to be obeyed or received
                   2. to force someone to accept something, esp. a belief or way of living
                   (FORCE)
part of speech: verb
sentence: The government has imposed a ban on the sale of arms.
collocation: impose on/upon (verb + prep.)
                      
word #4: imposing
definition: having an appearance that looks important or causes admiration; noticeable beacuse of large size, appearance, or importance
part of speech: adj.
sentence: He owns an imposing mansion in San Diego.
Synonyms: impressive; heavy

word #5: plausible
definition: possibly true; able to be believed (BELIEVABLE; POSSIBLE)
part of speech: adj.
sentence: People will not think it is plausible to explain all the differences in the same way.
collocation: make sth/find sth, judge sth, think sth plausible (verb + adj.)
               
word #6: prevalent
definition: existing commonly or happening frequently
part of speech: adj.
sentence: The flu is more prevalent among young children.
synonyms: widespread; most common

word #7: remnant
definition: a small amount of sth that is left from a large original piece or amount (REMAIN; LEFTOVER)
part of speech: noun
sentence: The flags are the surviving remnants from colonial days.
collocation: remnant from (noun + prep.)
                    a remnant from/of the past (a phrase)

word #8: repercussion
definition: the usually bad effect of an event, action, or decision (EFFECT; CONSEQUENCE)
part of speech: noun
sentence: The decrease in tourism could have serious repercussions for the local economy.
collocation: considerable,serious/economical,political/wide repercussion (adj. + noun)
                     repercussion for (noun + prep.)
                     have repercussion (verb + noun)

word #9: albeit
definition: despite the stated thing; although
part of speech: conjunction
sentence: I am adapting, albeit slowly, to new living environment.
synonyms: even though, although, though

word #10: allude
definition: to mention someone or something in a brief or indirect way
part of speech: verb
sentence: The speaker alluded to the problem of new policy.
synonyms: suggest; refer