Advanced — Set 81

Set 81 of Advanced covers 5 words: consistently, artificially, solely, virtually, predominantly. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. consistently · adverb/kənˈsɪstən(t)li/

   happening without any change, in the same way

   Reports of dreaming from participants involved in the study, were consistently high during REM (rapid eye movement) sleep.

   Synonyms: regularly, always, frequently, systematically

2. artificially · adverb/ˌɑrdəˈfɪʃəli/

   in a way that is not done naturally

   Real estate prices are artificially inflated by limiting housing, which may lead to another mortgage crisis in the country.

   Synonyms: unnaturally, synthetically

3. solely · adverb/ˈsoʊ(l)li/

   not including anybody or anything else

   The manager was held solely responsible for the company's bankruptcy as he did not sufficiently evaluate the situation.

   Synonyms: only, exclusively, merely

4. virtually · adverb/ˈvərtʃ(əw)əli/

   used to stress that something is almost true

   It is virtually impossible to get a 2 year old child to focus on task for more than 10 minutes, due to their short attention span.

   Synonyms: essentially, nearly, practically

5. predominantly · adverb/priˈdɑmənən(t)li/

   for the most part of something

   Childcare workers are predominantly young women as they have better nurturing instincts and are more energetic when young.

   Synonyms: largely, mostly, mainly