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110 Chapter 4 Other Useful English WordsNOTE: Copious cannot be used to refer to a single large thing. Wecannot say “a copious piece of cake.” We can, however, refer to “a copiousamount of candy,” “copious office supplies,” or “a copious supplyof water.” These are all composed of many things, or continuousthings, and may be described as copious. Common Phrasecopious amount Related Wordcopiousness (noun) The copiousness of the corn harvest ensuredthat the tribe would survive the winter.16. cultivate (verb) kŭltə-va – tto grow deliberately; to developFruits and vegetables can be cultivated in greenhousesthroughout cold winters.Free time allows a person to cultivate interests and hobbies.The lobbyist cultivated contacts with important senators.The college student cultivated a relationship with his richaunt, who he hoped might pay his tuition. Related Wordscultivated (adjective) My cultivated professor read widely andattended many plays and lectures. (Cultivated and cultivationcan describe people who are cultured and have interests inhistory, art, classical music, literature, etc.)cultivation (noun) Cultivation of crops is difficult in the desert.Stefano’s musical cultivation impressed us.17. discretion (noun) dĭ-skrĕshəna. good judgment; the ability to keep secrets and avoidembarrassmentCriticizing your supervisor in public shows your lack ofdiscretion.Because her job demanded discretion, the nannyrefused to talk to reporters about the movie starwho employed her.b. power granted to make decisionsThe owner granted the coach the discretion to chooseteam members.Copyright © Cengage Learning. All Right Reserved.