Friday, October 29, 2010

6. intensify v.

 To increase in power;to act with increased strength
Jacob’s long absence intensified his certainty that he should marry
Rose.
Parts of speech intensification n,intense adj

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

5. fertilize v.

To supply with nourishment for plants by adding helpful
substances to the soil
This farm fertilizes tomatoes more than any other crop.

4. cultivation n.

 Preparing the land to grow crops; improvement for
agricultural purposes
With the development of land cultivation, hunters and gatherers
were able to settle in one place.

Monday, October 25, 2010

3. aggregate

3. aggregate adj. Gathered into or amounting to a whole
It is impossible to judge last year’s performance without knowing
the aggregate sales numbers.
Usage tips Aggregate is often followed by a term like sum, total, or
numbers.
Parts of speech aggregate v,aggregate n

2. adversely

2. adversely adv. In a harmful way;negatively
Excessive rainfall early in the spring can adversely affect the plant-
ing of crops.
Usage tips Adversely is often followed by affect.
Parts of speech adversity n,adverse adj

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Example

"she was adversely affected by the new regulations"

2. Adversely

Adversely adv. In a harmful way;negatively
Excessive rainfall early in the spring can adversely affect the planting of crops.
"she was adversely affected by the new regulations"