Wordlist 7 The Autism Puzzle

Wordlist 7The Autism Puzzle

مرکز مطالعات و توسعه آموزش علوم پزشکی

1. Accurately (adv.)Definition: correct, exact and without any

mistakes Synonym: correctly, precisely, faultlessly,

Example: he answered all the questions accurately. 

Word Family:ac·cu·rate·ly, adverbac·cu·rate·ness, nounhy·per·ac·cu·rate, adjectivehy·per·ac·cu·rate·ly, adverbhy·per·ac·cu·rate·ness, noun

2. Appropriate (adj.)Definition: suitable or right for a particular

situation or occasionSynonym: suitable, proper, fitting,

Example: Is this film appropriate for small children? 

Word Family:ap·pro·pri·ate·ly, adverb

ap·pro·pri·ate·ness, nounap·pro·pri·a·tive·ness, noun

ap·pro·pri·a·tor, noun

3.Assess (v.)Definition: to judge or decide the amount, value, quality or importance of somethingSynonym: evaluate, judge, estimate Example: The insurers will need to assess the flood damage. Word Family:

as·sess·a·ble, adjectiveo·ver·as·sess, verb (used with object)

re·as·sess, verb (used with object)un·as·sess·a·ble, adjective

un·as·sessed, adjective

4. Capable (adj.)Definition: able to do things effectively and skilfully, and to achieve resultsSynonym: able, efficient, effective, proficient Example: We need to get an assistant who's capable and efficient. Word Family:

ca·pa·ble·ness, nounca·pa·bly, adverb

o·ver·ca·pa·ble, adjectivequa·si-ca·pa·ble, adjective

qua·si-ca·pa·b·ly, adverb

5. Clatter (v.)

Definition: to make continuous loud noises by hitting hard objects against each other, or to cause objects to do this Synonym: clank, clink, bang Example: Don't clatter the dishes - you'll wake the

baby up. Word Family:

clat·ter·er, nounclat·ter·ing·ly, adverb

clat·ter·y, adjective

6. Constrain (v.)Definition: to control and limit something Synonym: restrict, limit Example: The country's progress was constrained by a leader who refused to look

forward. Word Family:

con·strain·a·ble, adjectivecon·strain·er, noun

con·strain·ing·ly, adverbnon·con·strain·ing, adjectiveun·con·strain·a·ble, adjective

7. Disorder (v.)

Definition: a disturbance in physical or mental health or functions; malady or dysfunction Synonym: disease, illness, sickness Example: a mild stomach disorder.Word Family:

pre·dis·or·der, noun

8. Excel (v.)

Definition: to be extremely good at something Synonym: surpass, outdo Example: Rebecca always excelled in languages at school Word Family:

un·ex·celled, adjectiveun·ex·cel·ling, adjective

9. Extreme (adj.)Definition: very large in amount or degree Synonym: drastic, serious, sharpExample: extreme pain/stupidity/wealth  Word Family:

ex·treme·ness, nouno·ver·ex·treme, adjective

qua·si-ex·treme, adjectivesu·per·ex·treme, adjectivesu·per·ex·treme·ly, adverb

10. Flap (v.)

Definition: to wave something, especially wings when or as if flying Synonym: agitate, swing, wave Example: A small bird flapped its wings furiously and flew upwards. Word Family:

flap·less, adjectiveun·flap·ping, adjective

11. Grasp (v.)Definition: to quickly take something in your hand(s) and hold it firmly Synonym: grip, catch, seize, grab Example: Rosie suddenly grasped my hand.  

Word Family:grasp·a·ble, adjective

grasp·er, noungrasp·less, adjective

re·grasp, verb (used with object)un·grasp·a·ble, adjective

12. Harsh (adj.)Definition: unpleasant, unkind, cruel or unnecessarily severe Synonym: grating, rough Example: The children had had a harsh upbringing Word Family:

harsh·ly, adverbharsh·ness, noun

o·ver·harsh, adjectiveo·ver·harsh·ly, adverb

o·ver·harsh·ness, noun

13. Interact (v.)

Definition: to communicate with or react to Synonym: communicate Example: Dominique's teacher says that she interacts well with the other children. Word Family:

14. Marked (adj.)Definition: describes a change or difference in behaviour or a situation that is very obvious or noticeable Synonym: noticeable, striking, remarkable Example: There was a marked improvement in my

health when I gave up smoking. Word Family:

mark·ed·ly, adverbmark·ed·ness, noun

half-marked, adjectivewell-marked, adjective

15. Mature (adj.)Definition: Mature people behave like adults in a way that shows they are well developed emotionally Synonym: adult, grown-up ,Example: He's very mature for his age.  

Word Family:ma·ture·ly, adverb

ma·ture·ment, nounma·ture·ness, noun

ma·tur·er, nounhalf-ma·tured, adjective

16. Odd (adj.)

Definition: strange or unexpected Synonym: strange, peculiar, weird Example: Her father was an odd man. Word Family:

odd·ly, adverbodd·ness, noun

17. Participate (v.)Definition: to take part in or become involved in an activity Synonym: take part, engage in, joinExample: She never participates in any of our

discussions, does she?  Word Family:

par·tic·i·pat·ing·ly, adverbpar·tic·i·pa·tive, adjectivepar·tic·i·pa·tive·ly, adverb

par·tic·i·pa·tor, noun

18. Predominantly (adv.)

Definition: mostly or mainly Synonym: mainly, mostly, chieflyExample: a predominantly Muslim community  Word Family:

19. Pretend (v.)

Definition: to behave as if something is true when you know that it is not, especially in order to deceive people or as a game Synonym: make as if, fabricateExample: He pretended (that) he didn't

mind, but I knew that he did.  Word Family:

20. Relax (v.)Definition: to (cause someone to) become less active and more calm and happy, or to (cause a part of the body to) become less stiffSynonym: rest, sit back,Example: After work she relaxed with a cup of

tea and the newspaper.  Word Family:

re·lax·er, nouno·ver·re·lax, verbun·re·lax·ing, adjective

21. Spin (v.)Definition: to (cause to) turn around and around, especially fast Synonym: revolve, rotate, turn aroundExample: The Earth spins on its axis  Word Family:

spin·na·bil·i·ty, nounspin·na·ble, adjective

out·spin, verb (used with object), out·spun, out·spin·ning.

un·spin·na·ble, adjective

22. Sturdy (adj.)Definition: physically strong and solid or thick, and therefore unlikely to break or be hurtSynonym: strong, muscular, athleticExample: sturdy walking boots  Word Family:

stur·di·ly, adverbstur·di·ness, noun

un·stur·di·ly, adverbun·stur·di·ness, noun