251- separate (verb)
- To take apart
The day before, Christie's will offer two unmounted diamonds each weighing more than 35 carats as separate
lots, carrying high estimates of HK$80 million apiece.
sep·a·rate
adjective
ˈsep(ə)rət/
- 1.forming or viewed as a unit apart or by itself."this raises two separate issues"
synonyms: unconnected, unrelated, different, distinct, discrete; More
verb
ˈsepəˌrāt/
- 2.divide or cause to divide into constituent or distinct elements."the milk had separated into curds and whey"
noun
- 1.things forming units by themselves, in particular.
252- sequence (noun)
- Succession, connected line of
Heritage reeled off a 45-yard touchdown run on the ensuing play, cutting DeMatha's lead to 23-22 and setting up the nail-biting final sequence.
In mathematics, a sequence is an ordered collection of objects in which repetitions are allowed. Like a set, it contains members (also called elements, or terms). The number of elements (possibly infinite) is called the length of the sequence.
253- severe (adjective)
- Rigorous in restraint, punishment, or requirement; Stringent; Restrictive
There is bad news for teams that like to spend: They will be hit with more severe luxury taxes in the proposed collective-bargaining agreement.
se·vere
səˈvir/
adjective
254- sheer (adjective)
- Complete; Thorough; Utter
But the sheer volume of imports of crucial industrial raw materials like coal, iron ore, copper, aluminum and steel has also fallen this year.
sheer1
SHir/
adjective
- 1.nothing other than; unmitigated (used for emphasis)."she giggled with sheer delight"
synonyms: utter, complete, absolute, total, pure, downright, out-and-out, arrant,thorough, thoroughgoing, patent, veritable, unmitigated, plain
"the sheer audacity of the plan" - 2.(especially of a cliff or wall) perpendicular or nearly so."the sheer ice walls"
synonyms: precipitous, steep, vertical, perpendicular, abrupt, bluff, sharp
"a sheer drop"
adverb
- 1.perpendicularly."the ridge fell sheer, in steep crags"
- 2.archaiccompletely; right."she went sheer forward when the door was open"
noun
- 1.a very fine or diaphanous fabric or article.
255- shelter (verb)
- Something that provides cover or protection, as from the weather
The property includes a pool, an 1,816-square-foot guest house, an RV and tour bus garage, a gated entry and a storm shelter.
256- skepticism (noun)
- The entertainment of doubt concerning something
While acknowledging skepticism about the potential costs to contractors and boomerang costs to taxpayers, Obama aides argued that there will be no cost at all.
skep·ti·cism
ˈskeptəˌsizəm/
noun
- 1.a skeptical attitude; doubt as to the truth of something."these claims were treated with skepticism"
synonyms: doubt, doubtfulness, a pinch of salt; More
- 2.PHILOSOPHYthe theory that certain knowledge is impossible.
257- slaughter (noun)
- The killing of animals, especially for food
Others might be taken to Mexico or Canada for slaughter-a practice that is not currently allowed in the United
States.
258- solace (noun)
- Alleviation of grief or anxiety
Even if we turn to the Bible for solace in the midst of these sporting trials, we search fruitlessly to find the phrase we need most this summer: "This too shall pass."
260- sophisticated (adjective)
- Complex, subtle, refined
"It's a more sophisticated an analysis to be able to show that what we intuitively know to be true is true."
so·phis·ti·cat·ed
səˈfistəˌkādəd/
adjective
- (of a machine, system, or technique) developed to a high degree of complexity."highly sophisticated computer systems"
synonyms: advanced, modern, state of the art, the latest, new, up-to-the-minute;More
- (of a person or their thoughts, reactions, and understanding) aware of and able to interpret complex issues; subtle."discussion and reflection are necessary for a sophisticated response to a text"
- having, revealing, or proceeding from a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture."a chic, sophisticated woman"
synonyms: worldly, worldly-wise, experienced, enlightened, cosmopolitan,knowledgeable; More
261- sovereign (adjective)
- Having absolute authority in a certain realm
On July 15, it issued new rules requiring only registration instead of pre-approval for foreign central banks,
sovereign wealth funds and global financial organizations to trade Chinese bonds.
262- sovereignty (noun)
- Royal rank, authority, or power
"They need replacement or very thorough renovation to allow the United States to sustain an active presence and support our sovereignty up there."
sov·er·eign·ty
ˈsäv(ə)rən(t)ē/
noun
- supreme power or authority."how can we hope to wrest sovereignty away from the oligarchy and back to the people?"
synonyms: jurisdiction, rule, supremacy, dominion, power, ascendancy, suzerainty,hegemony, domination, authority, control, influence
"their sovereignty over the islands"- the authority of a state to govern itself or another state."national sovereignty"
synonyms: autonomy, independence, self-government, self-rule, home rule, self-determination, freedom
"the colony demanded full sovereignty" - a self-governing state.plural noun: sovereignties
263- spectrum (noun)
- A continuum of color formed when a beam of white light is dispersed so that its component wavelengths are arranged in order
The two-day festival for Labor Day weekend features performers with diverse backgrounds representing a
spectrum of "roots music," including bluegrass, Cajun and Delta blues.
264- spur (verb)
- To incite to action or accelerated growth or development; Stimulate
But workforce research increasingly shows that's not enough to spur the enthusiasm that high performance requires.
265- stark (adjective)
- Rigid in or as if in death
"Faith in the Future," his second solo album, is a collection of searching vignettes and bittersweet reflections often driven more by a stark beat and a keyboard hum than by overdriven guitars.
266- status (noun)
- Relative rank in a hierarchy of prestige; high prestige
Moody's Investors Service downgraded Hungary's sovereign debt to junk status, a decision that the government hotly criticized.
"European debt crisis escalates in Italy as rates rocket" | USA Today | Oct 11
267- stellar (adjective)
- Pertaining to the stars
Most intriguing: Can Amari Cooper, Agholor and the rest of this year's rookie wideouts possibly measure up to the stellar class of 2014? 8.
stel·lar
ˈstelər/
adjective
- of or relating to a star or stars."stellar structure and evolution"
- informalfeaturing or having the quality of a star performer or performers."a stellar cast had been assembled"
synonyms: all-star, star-studded
"a stellar cast" - informalexceptionally good; outstanding."his restaurant has received stellar ratings in the guides"
synonyms: marvelous, outstanding, superb, first-rate, out of this world, heavenly,dazzling
"a stellar performance"
268- stiff (adjective)
- Lacking in suppleness or responsiveness
With work expected to last through 2040, the competition was particularly stiff, and Lockheed's announcement shows that as defense spending tightens, contractors are willing to fight fiercely for work, especially with so much at stake.
stiff
stif/
adjective
- 1.not easily bent or changed in shape; rigid."a stiff black collar"
synonyms: rigid, hard, firm, inelastic, inflexible
"stiff cardboard"
noun
informal
- 1.a dead body.
- 2.NORTH AMERICANa boring, conventional person."ordinary working stiffs in respectable offices"
verb
informal
- 1.NORTH AMERICANcheat (someone) out of something, especially money."several workers were stiffed out of their pay"
269- sturdy (adjective)
- Marked by or reflecting physical strength or vigor
The high chair you found at a garage sale or thrift store may look sturdy, but for all you know, it was recalled three years ago because the screws sometimes come loose.
stur·dy
ˈstərdē/
adjective
noun
- 1.vertigo in sheep caused by a tapeworm larva encysted in the brain.
270- submarine (adjective)
- Existing, done, or operating beneath the surface of the sea; Underwater vessel used for war
In 1944, he was assigned the task of taking out German bunkers guarding a submarine base near the mouth of a French river.
271- succeed (verb)
- To accomplish what is attempted or intended
Carson's "philosophy of enabling people to succeed on their own' resonated with Nicholas Unkovic, a 64-year- old San Francisco attorney.
272- successor (noun)
- A person or thing that follows another, esp. a person who takes over another's job or position
Republican Gov. Larry Hogan, O'Malley's successor, created a commission last month to study possible reforms.
suc·ces·sor
səkˈsesər/
noun
273- susceptible (adjective)
- Easily influenced or harmed by something
Progressives like this sort of government meddling in the market, Will sniffed, when in fact it "is not just
susceptible to corruption, it is corruption.
sus·cep·ti·ble
səˈseptəb(ə)l/
adjective
- 1.likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing."patients with liver disease may be susceptible to infection"
synonyms: open to, receptive to, vulnerable to; More - 2.capable or admitting of."the problem is not susceptible of a simple solution"
274- suspension (noun)
- A hanging from a support; Temporary debarment
Second-year pro Bashaud Breeland must serve a one-game suspension, and then will return to action in Week
2.
275- tactics (noun)
- Any maneuvering or adroit management for effecting an object
"Obviously it's a blow but it's not something that will deter the Turkish army or Turkish security from proceeding with their tactics and strategies," said St.
276- taxation (noun)
- A levy, by government, of a fixed contribution
Accountants and professors specializing in taxation told Reuters that Keurig is positioned to benefit from the
1970s-era exemption for commodities trading.
tax·a·tion
takˈsāSH(ə)n/
noun
- the levying of tax.
- money paid as tax.
277- technology (noun)
- The knowledge relating to industries and manufactures
The sound quality also varies, and taken as a whole, the project also tells a story about musical technology
from the 1980s into the 2000s.
278- temporary (adjective)
- Lasting for a short time only
The southern edge of Naraha already hosts a soccer park called J-Village where temporary dormitories have been erected to house thousands of workers at the Dai-ichi plant.
tem·po·rar·y
ˈtempəˌrerē/
adjective
- 1.lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent."a temporary job"
synonyms: nonpermanent, short-term, interim; More
noun
- 1.a person employed on a temporary basis, typically an office worker who finds employment through an agency.
279- tend (verb)
- Take care of or look after
Turkey enthusiasts say that the upper-tier turkeys tend to be less dry and have more flavor, though some say the heritage turkeys can be a bit on the gamy side.
280- tenor (noun)
- A settled course or manner of progress
As a young journalist infatuated with the possibilities that lay within Cube's hyperarticulated tenor and Dre's minimalist funk, I had to stop covering gangsta rap for a while.
ten·or1
ˈtenər/
noun
- a singing voice between baritone and alto or countertenor, the highest of the ordinary adult male range.
- a singer with a tenor voice.
- a part written for a tenor voice.
281- testament (noun)
- A will
Elections do have consequences and this latest display by a Commission appointed by our current state leaders is a testament to that.
282- testimony (noun)
- A solemn declaration usually made orally by a witness under oath in response to interrogation by a lawyer or authorized public official
The only real evidence against Stinson was the testimony of Johnson and Rawson, who claimed they could match bite marks on the victim's body to Stinson, to the exclusion of everyone else.
tes·ti·mo·ny
ˈtestəˌmōnē/
noun
- a formal written or spoken statement, especially one given in a court of law.
- evidence or proof provided by the existence or appearance of something."his blackened finger was testimony to the fact that he had played in pain"
synonyms: testament to, proof of, evidence of, attestation to, witness to; More - a public recounting of a religious conversion or experience.
283- thwart (verb)
- To oppose successfully; Defeat the hopes or aspirations of
The Brotherhood sees any alternative to the current plan as an attempt to thwart their ambitions before the elections even start.
thwart
THwôrt/
verb
- 1.prevent (someone) from accomplishing something."he never did anything to thwart his father"
noun
- 1.a structural crosspiece sometimes forming a seat for a rower in a boat.
preposition & adverb
archaicliterary
- 1.from one side to another side of; across."a pink-tinged cloud spread thwart the shore"
284- transfer (verb)
- To convey, remove, or cause to pass from one person or place to another
Jeremy Reitz, a 5-foot-11 senior tailback and Joliet Catholic transfer, was the lone bright spot offensively for
East with 170 yards on 16 carries.
285- transport (verb)
- To take something or somebody from one place to another in a vehicle
He also used the helicopter to transport gasoline, water and food to our people in New Orleans.
"Portrait of Katrina: A Photographer Reflects" | New York Times | Sep 6
286- tremendous (adjective)
- Extremely large in amount, extent, or degree; Enormous
"Shoe has a tremendous amount of pain tolerance, so you knew something must be going on," pitching coach
tre·men·dous
trəˈmendəs/
adjective
- very great in amount, scale, or intensity."Penny put in a tremendous amount of time"
synonyms: huge, enormous, immense, colossal, massive, prodigious, stupendous,monumental, mammoth, vast, gigantic, giant, mighty, epic, titanic,towering, king-size(d), jumbo, gargantuan, Herculean; More - informalextremely good or impressive; excellent."the crew did a tremendous job"
synonyms: excellent, splendid, wonderful, marvelous, magnificent, superb,sublime, lovely, delightful, too good to be true; More
287- turbulent (adjective)
- Causing unrest, violence, or disturbance
Still, their views provide insights into the direction the White House race might take as the turbulent summer fades into fall.
tur·bu·lent
ˈtərbyələnt/
adjective
- characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not controlled or calm."the country's turbulent 20-year history"
synonyms: tempestuous, stormy, unstable, unsettled, tumultuous, chaotic; More - (of air or water) moving unsteadily or violently."the turbulent sea"
synonyms: rough, stormy, tempestuous, storm-tossed, heavy, violent, wild, roiling,raging, seething, choppy, agitated, boisterous "turbulent seas" - technicalof, relating to, or denoting flow of a fluid in which the velocity at any point fluctuates irregularly and there is continual mixing rather than a steady or laminar flow pattern.
288- underlying (adjective)
- Basic; fundamental
Indeed less than four weeks before the law even passed, Paul Ryan had deftly exposed all the "gimmicks and smoke-and-mirrors" underlying this claim right to the president's face.
un·der·ly·ing
ˌəndərˈlīiNG/
289- unilateral (adjective)
His union, which represents electricians and telecommunications specialists who worked for the Turnpike
Authority, may fight any unilateral change, Dumas said.
290- unprecedented (adjective)
- Having no previous example; Novel; Unparalleled
If we shy away from this challenge, and continue the current policy course, we will end up with an
unprecedented global upheaval accompanied with a recession.
un·prec·e·dent·ed
ˌənˈpresədən(t)əd/
adjective
- never done or known before."the government took the unprecedented step of releasing confidential correspondence"
synonyms: unheard of, unknown, new, novel, groundbreaking, revolutionary,pioneering, epoch-making; More
291- upright (adjective)
- In a vertical position; Erect
The same manufacturer's Clavinova is a high-end electronic upright with concert-piano action and sampled sound that seamlessly blends with acoustic instruments -but can be set to be heard over headphones.
up·right
ˈəpˌrīt/
adjective
- 1.vertical; erect."the posts must be in an upright position"
- 2.(of a person or their behavior) strictly honorable or honest."an upright member of the community"
synonyms: honest, honorable, upstanding, respectable, high-minded, law-abiding,right-minded, worthy, moral, ethical, righteous, decent, scrupulous,conscientious, good, virtuous, principled, of principle, noble,incorruptible "an upright member of the community"
adverb
- 1.in or into a vertical position."she was sitting upright in bed"
noun
- 1.a post or rod fixed vertically, especially as a structural support."the stone uprights of the parapet"
292- urgency (noun)
- The pressure of necessity
The urgency is most obvious in Stockholm, where the line for apartment rentals has swollen to more than half a million people, with 30,000 added this year.
ur·gen·cy
ˈərjənsē/
noun
- 1.importance requiring swift action."the discovery of the ozone hole gave urgency to the issue of CFCs"
- 2.an earnest and persistent quality; insistence."Emilia heard the urgency in his voice"
293- urgent (adjective)
- Needing immediate attention, action or decision
In July last year, as tens of thousands of unaccompanied minors crossed the border, Francis called the situation a "humanitarian emergency" that "requires, as a first urgent measure, these children be welcomed and protected."
ur·gent
ˈərjənt/
adjective
- (of a state or situation) requiring immediate action or attention."the situation is far more urgent than politicians are admitting"
synonyms: acute, pressing, dire, desperate, critical, serious, grave, intense, crying,burning, compelling, extreme, exigent, high-priority, top-priority; "the urgent need for more funding"- (of action or an event) done or arranged in response to a pressing or critical situation."she needs urgent treatment"
- (of a person or their manner) earnest and persistent in response to a pressing situation."an urgent whisper"
synonyms: insistent, persistent, importunate, earnest, pleading, begging "an urgent whisper"
294- utility (noun)
- Fitness for some desirable practical purpose
Cable, where it existed, was owned by local utility companies with little interest in investing in what was, for them, an ancillary business.
In economics, utility is a measure of preferences over some set of goods and services. The concept is an important underpinning of rational choice theory. Utilityis an important concept in economics and game theory, because it represents satisfaction experienced by the consumer of a good.
295- variable (adjective)
- Having a tendency to change
"Is it absolutely necessary to broaden the scope to cover people who are not in the top bracket, and not in the top bracket of variable remuneration?" Mijs said.
296- vendor (noun)
- Seller
The vendor, who declined to provide his name, said he suspected the shooting was the result of a late night bar fight.
297- venture (noun)
- Risk; Expose to risk; Dare; Undertake a risk
ULA was created in 2005 after nearly two years of negotiations between the two companies, which overcome opposition from the Federal Trade Commission, arguing the venture would result in significant savings.
298- verge (noun)
- Border; Edge, rim, or margin; : very near to
Mr. Jobs was pushed out of Apple in 1985 and returned in 1997, when the company was on the verge of collapse.
299- virtual (adjective)
- In essence; Existing in essence though not in actual form; For practical purposes
With access to multiple near instant virtual data copies, quality issues and time delays get substantially reduced.
vir·tu·al
ˈvərCH(əw)əl/
adjective
- almost or nearly as described, but not completely or according to strict definition."the virtual absence of border controls"
- COMPUTINGnot physically existing as such but made by software to appear to do so."a virtual computer"
synonyms: simulated, artificial, imitation, make-believe; More - carried out, accessed, or stored by means of a computer, especially over a network."a virtual library"
300- visionary
(adjective) - Having or showing foresight or wisdom
"Sam's a real visionary who wants to tell the truth," said Gute, who worked on a "crazy three-and-half-year journey" to put the film together.
vi·sion·ar·y
ˈviZHəˌnerē/
adjective
- 1.(especially of a person) thinking about or planning the future with imagination or wisdom."a visionary leader"
synonyms: inspired, imaginative, creative, inventive, ingenious, enterprising,innovative; More - 2.of, relating to, or able to see visions in a dream or trance, or as a supernatural apparition."a visionary experience"
noun
- 1.a person with original ideas about what the future will or could be like.
301- vulnerable
(adjective) - That can be hurt, wounded or injured
Under Susan Sargeant's direction, the actresses nimbly transform from vulnerable children to formidable, frequently emotionally abusive nuns, with only a flowing headpiece over the schoolgirl uniform to mark the physical difference.
vul·ner·a·ble
ˈvəln(ə)rəb(ə)l/
adjective
- susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm."we were in a vulnerable position"
synonyms: helpless, defenseless, powerless, impotent, weak, susceptible "he was scared and vulnerable"- (of a person) in need of special care, support, or protection because of age, disability, or risk of abuse or neglect."employees must be better trained in how to deal with vulnerable young people"
- BRIDGE(of a partnership) liable to higher penalties, either by convention or through having won one game toward a rubber.
302- warranted (adjective)
- Justified; Authorized
He said there are rare circumstances when giving opioids to children is warranted, but he said the FDA's decision does nothing to expand access to those patients, given that doctors already are free to prescribe the drug in those situations.
war·rant
ˈwôrənt,ˈwärənt/
verb
past tense: warranted; past participle: warranted
- justify or necessitate (a certain course of action)."that offense is serious enough to warrant a court marshal"
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