[ 69 ] Gre VoCABULArY C CommeNsUrAte (kuh-MEN-se-ruht) CoGeNt (KOH-juhnt) CodA (KOH-duh) 7031_ GREVOC_ Flash Review[FIN].indd 69 5/10/11 2:55 PM [ 70 ] Gre VoCABULArY Gre VoCABULArY C the conclusion of a work of music, literature, drama, or film, often formally different from the rest of the work We knew how the story was going to turn out long before the play reached its coda. Synonyms: conclusion, ending, finale very convincing and appealing to reason; relevant The senator was not able to give a cogent argument in favor of his re-election. Synonyms: apt, compelling, persuasive, telling equal or corresponding in measure, degree, intensity, or duration If your effort is commensurate with your desire, you are likely to succeed. Synonyms: comparable, equivalent, proportionate 7031_ GREVOC_ Flash Review[FIN].indd 70 5/10/11 2:55 PM [ 71 ] Gre VoCABULArY C CompLAisANt (kuhm-PLEY-suhnt) CompLACeNt (kuhm-PLEY-suhnt) CompeNdiUm (kuhm-PEN-dee-uhm) 7031_ GREVOC_ Flash Review[FIN].indd 71 5/10/11 2:55 PM [ 72 ] Gre VoCABULArY Gre VoCABULArY C a summary of a larger work or body of knowl- edge; a complete list of items The thin volume included a compendium of all the different kinds of birds he had seen visiting the woods in his backyard. Synonyms: abstract, digest, overview, survey satisfied with one’s own condition It is easy to be complacent with one’s own good fortune rather than to use it to better the lives of others. Synonyms: self-satisfied, smug, unconcerned inclined to please The girl was shy but complaisant, and soon warmed up to the company. Synonyms: agreeable, gracious, obliging 7031_ GREVOC_ Flash Review[FIN].indd 72 5/10/11 2:55 PM [ 73 ] Gre VoCABULArY C CoNCiLiAtorY (kuhn-SI-lee-uh-taw-ree) CompLiANt (kuhm-PLAHY-uhnt) CompLemeNt (KOM-pluh-ment) 7031_ GREVOC_ Flash Review[FIN].indd 73 5/10/11 2:55 PM [ 74 ] Gre VoCABULArY Gre VoCABULArY C something that completes or perfects For her, coffee is a necessary complement to breakfast. Synonyms: counterpart, enhancement, supplement conforming, submissive Stand firmly on your ground—don’t be so compliant! Synonyms: docile, obedient, obliging, yielding tending to gain goodwill, overcome distrust Upon hearing her conciliatory words, no one was in the mood to argue anymore. Synonyms: appeasing, civil, placating 7031_ GREVOC_ Flash Review[FIN].indd 74 5/10/11 2:55 PM [ 75 ] Gre VoCABULArY C CoNteNtioN (kuhn-TEN-shuhn) CoNNoisseUr (ko-nuh-SUHR) CoNfoUNd (kuhn-FOUND) 7031_ GREVOC_ Flash Review[FIN].indd 75 5/10/11 2:55 PM [ 76 ] Gre VoCABULArY Gre VoCABULArY C to confuse thoroughly The directions confounded her so completely that she ended up on the wrong side of town. Synonyms: baffle, bewilder, frustrate, perplex one who understands, appreciates, and can make judgments of an art or matter of taste Though he claimed to be a connoisseur of twentieth century art, he could not even tell a Picasso from a Pollock. Synonyms: aficionado, expert, specialist opposition, strife; an idea proposed and held in debate or argument The constant mishaps of her lackadaisical brother became a source of contention with her husband. Synonyms: conflict, discord, quarrel 7031_ GREVOC_ Flash Review[FIN].indd 76 5/10/11 2:55 PM [ 77 ] Gre VoCABULArY C CoNtUmACioUs (kon-too-MEY-shuhs) CoNtrite (kuhn-TRAHYT) CoNtiGUoUs (kuhn-TI-gyoo-wuhs) 7031_ GREVOC_ Flash Review[FIN].indd 77 5/10/11 2:55 PM [ 78 ] Gre VoCABULArY Gre VoCABULArY C in contact, adjoining The state of Alaska is contiguous with Canada but not with the United States. Synonyms: adjacent, bordering, neighboring, touching feeling or showing sorrow for wrongdoing Though he was contrite after their argument, she was not easily willing to forgive. Synonyms: apologetic, penitent, remorseful, sorry stubbornly rebellious The contumacious little girl refused to listen to reason and to wear a jacket or shoes. Synonyms: headstrong, obstinate 7031_ GREVOC_ Flash Review[FIN].indd 78 5/10/11 2:55 PM [...]... to express disagreement, object G RE VRE V OCABURY RY G OCABULA LA Everyone else was enthusiastic about the project, but she demurred, saying it would never succeed Synonyms: oppose, refuse 7 031 _ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 92 [ 92 ] 5/10/11 2:55 PM D denigrate (de-ni-GREYT) denouement GRE VO CABULA RY (DEY-noo-mawn) derision (di-RI-zhuhn) [ 93 ] 7 031 _ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 93 5/10/11 2:55... widespread 7 031 _ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 102 [ 102 ] 5/10/11 2:55 PM D digression (dahy -GRE- shuhn) dilettante (DI-luh-tahnt) dirge GRE VO CABULA RY (duhrj) [ 1 03 ] 7 031 _ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 1 03 5/10/11 2:55 PM D a turning away from the main course or subject This paragraph is a digression from the main topic of the essay, but it is more interesting to me than anything else Synonyms: departure,... as to forfeit the game rather than face your fiercest opponent Synonyms: cowardly, fearful, timid 7 031 _ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 82 [ 82 ] 5/10/11 2:55 PM C credulous (KRE-juh-luhs) culpable (KUHL-puh-buhl) cynicism GRE VO CABULA RY (SI-nuh-si-zuhm) [ 83 ] 7 031 _ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 83 5/10/11 2:55 PM C willing to believe; originating in credulity As a teacher, he was far too credulous,... it sold only a few dozen copies G RE VRE V OCABURY RY G OCABULA LA Synonyms: misrepresentation, slander 7 031 _ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 98 [ 98 ] 5/10/11 2:55 PM D diaphanous (dahy-A-fuh-nuhs) diatribe (DAHY-uh-trahyb) dichotomy GRE VO CABULA RY (dahy-KO-tuh-mee) [ 99 ] 7 031 _ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 99 5/10/11 2:55 PM D extremely fine or delicate to the point of transparency; insubstantial... film was the object of much derision from critics, but audiences loved it Synonyms: disdain, mockery, scorn 7 031 _ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 94 [ 94 ] 5/10/11 2:55 PM D derivative (di-RI-vuh-tiv) desiccate (DEH-si-keyt) GRE VO CABULA RY desuetude (DEH-swi-tood) [ 95 ] 7 031 _ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 95 5/10/11 2:55 PM D derived from something else, lacking in originality His first album was... graduated, many of their rituals were forgotten and soon fell into desuetude Synonyms: disuse, inactivity 7 031 _ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 96 [ 96 ] 5/10/11 2:55 PM D desultory (DE-suhl-tohr-ee) deterrent (di-TUHR-uhnt) detraction GRE VO CABULA RY (di-TRAK-shuhn) [ 97 ] 7 031 _ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 97 5/10/11 2:55 PM D lacking a plan or sense of purpose, disconnected His desultory ways were... negativism, pessimism, sarcasm 7 031 _ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 84 [ 84 ] 5/10/11 2:55 PM C cynosure GRE VO CABULA RY (SI-no-shor) [ 85 ] 7 031 _ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 85 5/10/11 2:55 PM C center of attraction The movie star is an unapologetic cynosure; she always expects all eyes to be on her Synonyms: hotshot G RE VRE V OCABURY RY G OCABULA LA 7 031 _ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 86 [ 86 ] 5/10/11... or superior The children treated their grandparents with deference Synonyms: compliance, courtesy, esteem, regard 7 031 _ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 90 [ 90 ] 5/10/11 2:55 PM D defunct (di-FUHNGKT) delineate GRE VO CABULA RY (di-LI-nee-eyt) demur (di-MUHR) [ 91 ] 7 031 _ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 91 5/10/11 2:55 PM D no longer working or in use; no longer existing The organization had been defunct... do nothing right, whereas I had never seen her do anything wrong Synonyms: bifurcation, difference, separation 7 031 _ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 100 [ 100 ] 5/10/11 2:55 PM D didactic (dahy-DAK-tik) diffidence (DI-fi-duhns) diffuse GRE VO CABULA RY (di-FYOOS) [ 101 ] 7 031 _ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 101 5/10/11 2:55 PM D tending or intended to inform or teach Because our values are so different... he looked far older than his years G RE VRE V OCABURY RY G OCABULA LA Synonyms: depravity, intemperance, revelry 7 031 _ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 88 [ 88 ] 5/10/11 2:55 PM D decorum (di-KOHR-uhm) default (di-FAWLT) deference GRE VO CABULA RY (DEH-fuh-ruhns) [ 89 ] 7 031 _ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 89 5/10/11 2:55 PM D propriety and good taste Please conduct yourselves with decorum during our visit . PM [ 73 ] Gre VoCABULArY C CoNCiLiAtorY (kuhn-SI-lee-uh-taw-ree) CompLiANt (kuhm-PLAHY-uhnt) CompLemeNt (KOM-pluh-ment) 7 031 _ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 73 5/10/11 2:55 PM [ 74 ] Gre VoCABULArY. timid 7 031 _ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 82 5/10/11 2:55 PM [ 83 ] Gre VoCABULArY C CYNiCism (SI-nuh-si-zuhm) CULpABLe (KUHL-puh-buhl) CredULoUs (KRE-juh-luhs) 7 031 _ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd. quarrel 7 031 _ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd 76 5/10/11 2:55 PM [ 77 ] Gre VoCABULArY C CoNtUmACioUs (kon-too-MEY-shuhs) CoNtrite (kuhn-TRAHYT) CoNtiGUoUs (kuhn-TI-gyoo-wuhs) 7 031 _ GREVOC_ Flash Review[ FIN].indd