《Verbal Advantage Level 4》.pdf

VERBAL ADVANTAGE Level IV B y C h a r l e s H a r r i n g t o n E l s t e r Verbal Advantage Level Four With Pronunciations, Synonyms, Antonyms and Related Information Listed in Order of Presentation, by Level and Number. The abbreviation N.B . stands for the Latin nota bene and means note well, take good note of. 1. PROVIDENT (PRAH-vi-dint) Thrifty, economical, saving or providing for future needs. Synonyms:prudent (Level l, Word 47),frugal (Level 2, Word 35). Related word:provide. 2. IMPUTE (im-PYOOT) To charge or attribute, especially with a fault or misconduct, lay the responsibility or blame upon, ascribe, assign. Usage tip: The verb to credit has a favorable connotation. The verbs to assign and to ascribe are neutral. The verb to impute often has a negative connotation: We usually ascribe good, but impute evil (Samuel Johnson). Corresponding noun: imputation, a charge or accusation. 3. ASTUTE (uh-ST(Y)OOT) Shrewd, clever, perceptive, discerning, acute, keenly aware, quick-witted. Synonyms: sagacious, perspicacious, sapient (SAY-pee-int). 4. NEOPHYTE (NEE-uh-fyt) A beginner, novice, amateur, tyro; specifically, a new member of or convert to a religion. N.B. This discussion distinguishes the words tyro, amateur, dilettante, novice, and neophyte. 5. ENIGMA (i-NIG-muh) A mystery, puzzle, riddle; perplexing problem; something or someone hard to understand or explain; anything baffling, inexplicable, or inscrutable. Verbal Advantage Level Four 6. CREDENCE (KREE-dins) Belief, acceptance, especially belief in a published report or acceptance of anothers opinion or testimony. Re