absurd = adj. clearly false, without reason
syn. ridiculous
Confidentially, I think his suggestion is absurd.
They are absurdly irrational about the issue.
abuse = n. the act of using or treating things in an incorrect way
syn. misuse
The constant abuse of the environment will have grave consequences in the future.
He received an abusive letter from an irate citizen.
allocation = n. a share; a part set aside for a special
purpose
syn. distribution
His allocation of materials was gradually used up.
Allocating
office space in the building was a difficult task.
balanced = adj. a state where everything is of the
same size or weight; an element on one side that counters an equal element on the other
syn. equalized
He made a balanced presentation of both points of view.
The museum contains a pleasant balance of paintings from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
conservation = n. the act of using carefully; setting aside
for future use
syn. preservation
Conservation
of forest land is the primary objective of the National Forest Service.The Republican party is generally known to be more conservative than the Democratic party.
fallacious = adj. having errors
syn. incorrect
His fallacious argument could not be defended.
It is a fallacy to think that money will bring you happiness.
feasible = adj. able to be done
syn. possible
It is a feasible design for the high-rise building.
Before they begin the project, a study must be done of its feasibility.
lack = n. a need for; an insufficient amount
syn. shortage
v. lack
There was an inordinate lack of rain last fall.
The brilliant mathematician lacked communication skills and other social amenities, so most people regarded him as an extremely unpleasant individual.
means = n. ways
syn. methods
He was told to finish the job by any means available to him.
One of the most convenient means of communicating with someone in writing is by email.
narrow = adj. small from one side to the other; limited
The canal was extremely narrow.
The driver narrowly escaped injury when his car went off the road.
preconception = n. an opinion formed in advance without
experience or knowledge of something
syn. bias, prejudice
It is difficult to overcome preconceptions if we are not open to new ideas.
His preconceived notions about Los Angeles disappeared after he visited the city.
robust = adj. showing good health; in good shape
syn. energetic
The robust economy is expected to continue growing quickly.
The new product is selling robustly.
steady = adj. firm; in a fixed position; without change; reliable,
dependable
syn. constant
Steady
growth is projected for companies involved in genetic engineering.The secretary has steadily earned respect for his work.
swift = adj. quick
syn. fast
The contestants were swift thinkers.
They swiftly agreed with the conclusion of the report.