7001 - 8000 Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 23

Word Type Used in a Sentence Synonym
drastic adj. The doctor took drastic measures to save the man. severe or radical in nature
drizzle verb That afternoon it began to drizzle. to rain gently in fine, mist-like drops
dual adj Most planes have dual controls for safety. Composed of two usually like parts
dub verb They will dub the music on the video. to transfer recorded material
dubious adj. I am dubious that he knows what is right. uncertainty or doubt; undecided
eccentric adj. He became known as an eccentric scientist. departing from conventional norm
ecology noun New species can upset the ecology relationship between organisms and the environment
edible adj. That one is an edible mushroom. fit to be eaten
egocentric adj. He turned into an egocentric monster. caring only about oneself; selfish
ejaculate verb The ejaculate on the dress convicted him of the crime. human semen