Vocabulary lesson 9
Definitions and samples
- induce (v.) to persuade; to cause
– Everyone knows that chamomile tea can be used to induce sleep.
- magnitude (n.) greatness in significance, size, or rank
– The size and magnitude of the attendance alone is mind-boggling.
- utmost (n.) the greatest amount or level; maximum
(adj.) most extreme; greatest
– They deserve our utmost respect and recognition for simply making the Olympic team.
- placate (v.) to pacify; to calm
– It took a lot to placate him but finally I did and promised I would print a correction and apology.
- ascertain (v.) to find out definitely; to learn with certainty
– It would be appreciated if you would ascertain this information in a timely manner.