1-92 Flashcards
Yes.
- During WWII, the Axis powers were antisemitic.
- Most did not appreciate his antisemitic beliefs, and were quick to take him out of office.
S: Hate
A: Love
Antisemite(N)- Hostile or prejudice against Jewish people.
- I had to delineate them to understand what I was reading.
- Sometimes, you must delineate for the general public to understand.
S: Describe
A: Distort
Delineate(V)- Describe or portray something precisely.
- I disseminated my history knowledge for my peers.
- Many laws are rarely disseminated and come as a surprise when suddenly learned.
S: Spread
A: Censor
Disseminate(V)- Spread something, usually information, widely.
- The toddlers were quick to enervate their baby sitter.
- I was enervated by the sheer amount of work I had to do.
S: Exhaust
A: Invigorate
Enervate(V)- Cause someone to feel drained of energy.
- I felt a strong sense of foreboding as I read the letter.
- As my Father spoke, his trembling voice turned foreboding.
S: Anxiety
A: Calm
Foreboding(N)- A feeling something bad’s about to happen.
- He was impervious to the sickness that slowly engulfed him.
- I was impervious to the murder, since I didn’t know the victim.
S: Impenetrable
A: Affected
Impervious(ADJ)- Unable to be affected by…
- This day will be long remembered as an infamy.
- General Hans Nachtnebel committed many infamies.
S: Notoriety
A: Honor
Infamy(N)- Being known for being bad/evil. Or an evil deed.
- I had to intercede Ralf’s theater act.
- I had to ask Leroy to intercede for Ralf, since I was busy that day.
S: Mediate
A: Avoid
Intercede(V)- Intervene on behalf of another.
- The midwife was very helpful for my Mother.
- Our baby was born just fine, thanks to the help of our midwife.
S: Dowla
A: Undertaker
Midwife(N)- A person (usually a woman) to assist in childbirth.
- The police finally arrested the miscreants that roam my neighborhood.
- He was a miscreant, always causing trouble in the city.
S: Culprit
A: A good person
Miscreant(N)- A person who behaves poorly or against the law.
- The detective was non accredited and later fired.
- The non-acredited construction worker had failed to meet safety standards for the bridge.
A: Accredited
Non Accredited(ADJ)- Not recognized as meeting requirements.
- Our professor constantly over accentuates his topics.
- The two over accentuate their differences instead of their similarities.
S: Emphasize
A: Reduce
Over Accentuate(V)- To emphasize something too much.
- I have a predilection towards Italian food.
- My predilection of strategy games makes Risk a favorable option.
S: Liking
A: Dislike
Predilection(N)- A bias in favor of something.
- I had to reiterate for Ralf to understand what I was saying.
- Sometimes you have to reiterate in order for me to get the topic.
S: Partially
A: Whole
Reiterate(V)- Say something many times for emphasis.
- Ralf is mostly home schooled in a poor household, which is likely why he’s semi-literate.
- Some kids are naturally semi-literate.
S: Unschooled
A: Illiterate
Semi-literate(ADJ)- Poorly educated- Can’t read or write.
- Many soldiers are subservient towards their commanding officer.
- Some people aren’t so subservient towards their country, and are labeled as terrorist.
S: Submissive
A: Traitorous
Subservient(ADJ)- Prepared to be loyal and obey orders.
- The book was a superlative piece of literature.
- The banquet was superlative.
S: Excellent
A: Horrible
Superlative(ADJ)- Of the highest quality.
- The assembly was rather transient.
- I had a transient cold.
S: Evanescent
A: Eternal
Transient(ADJ)- Lasting for a short amount of time.
- My answer was unequivocal.
- Their reasoning was unequivocal.
S: Clear
A: Confusing
Unequivocal(ADJ)- Leaving no doubt.
- The majority of the school’s students were underprivileged.
- Homeless civilians are typically greatly underprivileged.
S: Deprived
A: Provided
Underprivileged(ADJ)- Someone not enjoying life as well as others would.
- I was ambivalent on the subject.
- Many are ambivalent when it comes to their political views.
S: Indecisive
A: Certain
Ambivalent(ADJ)- Having mixed feelings about something/someone.
- The aquatics lived peacefully and undisturbed.
- Humans live very different lives than those of aquatics.
S: Marine
A: Land-lover
Aquatics(ADJ)- An aquatic plant or animal.
- I did not have the audacity to interrupt her during the lecture.
- The audacity! How could she have done such a thing?
S: Boldness
A: Shyness
Audacity(N)- A willingness to take a bold risk.
- Our preacher gave us a benediction before we left church.
- Benedictions are commonly given after the Christmas service.
S: Praise
A: Curse
Benediction(N)- The bestowing of a blessing, especially at the end of a religious service.
- I was in the average percentile for my weight.
- Ralf was in the upper percentile for his height.
S: Fraction.
A: Whole.
Percentile(N)- The one hundred groups that a population can be divided into.
- Only a few people have circumnavigated the world.
- They circumnavigated the island in celebration.
S: Go around.
A: Stay still.
Circumnavigate(V)- To travel or sail all the way around something. ( Usually the world )
- We had to Counteract the enemy’s advance.
- He counteracted my punch.
S: Attack.
A: Help.
(contra) Counteract(V)- Act against something to neutralize it.
- The governor issued an edict in order to protect the local wildlife.
- We didn’t take well to the edict.
S: Statement
A: Question
Edict(N)- An official order issued by someone with authority.
- We had to go across a viaduct in order to get to the island.
- They were constructing a viaduct across the river.
S: Bridge
A: Empty space.
Viaduct(N)- A long bridge-like structure.
- After years of looking, we’d finally found the artifact.
- Museums have many artifacts within their displays.
S: Treasure
A: Dirt
Fac(t) Artifact(N)- An object made by a human being, typically of cultural or historical interests.
- The baby was sadly malformed.
- A malformed figure emerged from the shadows.
S: Distorted
A: Normally-shaped
Malformed (ADJ)- Abnormally formed; mishapened
- The soldiers were quick to fortify their base.
- I had to fortify the walls around my broken heart.
S: Protect
A: Attack
Fortify(V)- Provide a place with defensive works for protection against attack.
- He committed an infraction.
- I was disappointed in his infraction, we had a nice agreement.
S: Violation
A: Fulfillment
Infraction(N)- A violation of infringement or a law/agreement.
- Seth truly enjoys interjecting important conversations.
- I was forced to interject, so I didn’t forget what I was going to say.
S: Interrupt
A: Ignore
Interject(V)- Say something as an interruption.
- I adjudicated that the sewers were not up to date.
- The judge decided to adjudicate on a later date,
S: Decision
A: Unsure
Adjudicate(V)- Make a formal judgement/decision about a problem.
- However, this judge had committed malfeasance several times before.
- Most senators are committing malfeasance.
S: Wrongdoing.
A: Public service
Malfeasance(N)- Wrongdoing, especially by a public official.
- The matron organized the school dance.
- Many girls at the boarding school hated their matron.
S: Caretaker
A: Careless.
Matron(N)- A woman in charge of arrangements at a boarding school.
- Luckily, Ralf was granted remittance.
- Thankfully my debt was granted remittance.
S: Taken away.
A: Rejected.
Remittance(M)- A sum of money remitted.
- Based upon the postmortem, he was murdered by a knife.
- The detective, who was rather young, told them to perform a postmortem before he arrived on the scene.
S: Examination.
A: Blindness.
Postmortem(N)- The examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death.
- The ruby was beautifully multifaceted.
- I enjoyed the multifaceted features of the Gothic church’s architecture.
S: Various.
A: Singular.
Multifaceted(ADJ)- Having many facets(A particular aspect of something)
- The king patronized his jester after the show.
- He was a patronizing person towards everyone.
S: Look down on.
A: Look up to.
Patronize(V)- Treat in a way that’s kind or respectful but betrays a feeling of superiority.
- A portly man walked across the street.
- With all of the food that he eats, I have no idea how Ralf isn’t a portly guy.
S: Heavy-set.
A: Skinny.
Portly(ADJ)- Having a stout/fat body.
- They were an anti-corruption government.
- Under Teddy Roosevelt, we were an anti-corruption country.
S: Trust-buster
A: Corrupt.
Anti-corruption(ADJ)- Against corruption.
- My father was conscripted at a young age.
- I’m hoping I don’t get conscripted for WWIII.
S: Draft.
A: N/A
Conscript(N)- Enlist someone into the armed forces by law or rule.
- We passed a sectarian church on the way to school.
- His father was a sectarian preacher.
S: Several beliefs.
A: Single belief.
Sectarian(ADJ)- Denoting or concerning a sect or sects. ( sect is a group of people with somewhat different religious beliefs )
- Someday, Robots may become sentient.
- Humans are sentient beings, along with most living things.
S: Alive.
A: Brain-dead.
Sentient(ADJ)- Able to perceive or feel things.
- Some people are naturally introspective.
- He was described as being an introspective man.
S: Self-observant.
A: Outlook.
Introspective(ADJ)- Characterized or given by introspection. ( introspection is looking into oneself )
- Our house is made of a fragile infrastructure.
- “That infrastructure doesn’t look too safe…” The construction worker said.
S: Structure.
A: N/A.
Infrastructure(N)- The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities.
- Many of my films are mostly improvised.
- We had to improvise a scene in the theater once, but it didn’t turn out too well…
S: Unorganized.
A: Organized.
Improvise(V)-Create and perform ( music, theater, or something of similar nature ) without any preparation.
- My decision is irrevocable.
- The government made their laws irrevocable.
S: Indubitably.
A: Loose.
Irrevocable(ADJ)- Not able to be reserved, revoked, or changed. Set in stone.
- I can be misanthropic sometimes.
- There are many misanthropes out there.
S: Hater.
A: Human.
Misanthrope(N)- A person who dislikes mankind and avoids contact with humanity.
- Infections can trigger an autoimmune response.
- Sadly, Ralf is sick with an autoimmune disease.
S: N/A
A: N/A
Autoimmune(ADJ)- Related to a disease caused by antibodies.
- Venom is symbiotic with Eddie.
- I would consider parasites to be symbiotic with their human counterparts.
S: Connected.
A: Disconnected.
Symbiotic(ADJ)- Involving interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association.
- The pistol was an anachronism.
- Many historical artifacts can be considered anachronisms.
S: Specifically old.
A: General.
Anachronism(N)- A thing belonging or appropriate to a period other than that in which it exists, especially a thing that is conspicuously old-fashioned.
- My uncle studies electrodynamics.
- I’m not knowledgeable with electrodynamics, but do find interactions with electric currents to be intriguing.
S: Current studies.
A: Non-physical.
Electrodynamics(N)- A branch of physics that deals with the effects arising from the interactions of electric currents, or with themselves.
- Ralf’s sister was experiencing dysphoria concerning her gender.
- Many teens in the modern age find themselves struggling with identity, which has resulted in mass dysphoria.
S: Identity struggles.
A: Confidence.
Dysphoria(N)- A mental state in which one is unsatisfied with their identity.
- “It is better to light the candle than curse the darkness.” is an epigram.
- Another epigram is “Little strokes fell big oaks.”
S: A Modest Proposal
A: Autobiography
Epigram(N)- A short, satirical poem/story with a gritty end.
- Nurses and doctors will often write monographs.
- Additionally, scientists will write monographs.
S: N/A
A: N/A
Monograph(N)- A detailed written study of a single specialized subject or an aspect of it.
- Felipe has likely performed a hetero-phony.
- The same thing applies to Evanstein, who doesn’t appear to enjoy hetero-phonies.
S: Together
A: Apart
Hetero-phony(N)- The simultaneous performance of several voices in a choir.
- Bow and bow are homophones.
- Another pair of homophones are threw and through.
S: Knew/new
A: Similie
Homophone(N)- Words with the same pronunciation but different meanings.
- There’s a sectarian church on the corner.
- Sectarian groups can be considered dangerous.
Sectarian(ADJ)- Denoting or concerning a sect(s)
- Objects are not sentient, although some people believe that robots could be someday.
- While reptiles may be sentient, they do not share all of the same emotions as humans do.
Sentient(ADJ)- Able to feel or perceive things.
- Ralf can be introspective at times.
- Sometimes it is important to be introspective.
Introspective(ADJ)- The Examination of one’s mental state.
- Our school’s infrastructure is rather old.
- An infrastructure is often considered the most important part of a building.
Infrastructure(N)- The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities.
- If a plane is asymmetrical, it will likely not fly.
- I am not a fan of asymmetrical machinery.
Asymmetrical(ADJ)- Having parts or aspects that are not equal.
- CEO’s are rarely micromanagers.
- I can admit that I am sometimes a micromanager.
Micromanager(N)- A boss or manager who excessively supervises employees.
- You may misconstrue what Ralf means.
- I commonly misconstrue articles.
Misconstrue(V)- Interpret something wrongly.
- “Us gentlemen do indeed enjoy our monocles.”
- I’ve never worn a monocle.
Monocle(N)- A single eyeglass, kept in position by muscles around the eye.
- Ghosts are often amorphous.
- Some religious figures are amorphous.
Amorphous(ADJ)- Having no form.
- George Orwell is a pseudonym.
- Additionally, Dr. Seuss is also a pseudonym for the famous children’s book author.
Pseudonym(N)- A fictitious name, especially for an author.
- Bands are typically philharmonic.
- I wish I were as philharmonic as Al Bowlly and his orchestra.
Philharmonic(ADJ)- Devoted to music (chiefly used in the names of orchestras)
- Some people, Ralf for example, have extreme hydrophobia.
- I, on the other hand, have never really experienced hydrophobia.
Hydrophobia(N)- The fear of water.
- It only takes two hours for a plant to go through photosynthesis.
- Photosynthesis is important for a plant to survive.
Photosynthesis(N)- The process that plants go through to make food using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide.
- Pseudoscience angers many true scientists.
- Pseudoscience often bends the truth to an insane degree.
Pseudoscience(N)- A collection of beliefs or practices mistakenly being regarded as being based on scientific method.
- Psychosis is more common than you think.
- Many patients with psychosis are treated with various medications.
Psychosis(N)- A mental disorder characterized by disconnection from reality.
- Orthopedic surgeons use an arthroscope in their surgeries.
- I’ve never seen an arthroscope and sometimes question if they even exist.
Arthroscope(N)- An instrument for viewing the inside of joints.
- I would consider China a technocracy.
2.Technocracies can lead to negative consequences, especially with too much AI integration.
Technocracy(N)- The government or control of society or industry by an elite of technical expertise.
- The Shining is a telepathic power.
- Many superheroes have some form of telepathic powers.
Telepathic(ADJ)- Supposedly capable of transmitting thoughts to other people and knowing their thoughts.
- I don’t plan on studying thermodynamics for a major.
- Sonna mist is a result of thermodynamics.
Thermodynamics(N)- The branch of physical science that relates with interactions between heat and other forms of energy.
- Ralf rarely uses brevity in his wording.
- I try to use brevity whenever possible.
Brevity(N)- Concise and exact use of words in English.
- We are often susceptible to change.
- Ralf is rarely susceptible.
susceptible(Adj)- capable of being harmed
- We read a lot of empirical writings.
- There are a lot of empirical movies.
empirical(Adj)- evidence relating to real experiences
- I can’t decipher Seth’s text messages.
- Morse code can be difficult to decipher if you don’t have experience with it.
decipher(V)- To work out what a message says
- Ralf can be the obtustest in our friend group.
- In reality, some of the richest people are the obtustest.
obtustest(Adj)- The one most lacking sharpness (smart)
- I’m remorseful for my previous actions.
- There are several convicts who have faked their remorseful monolouges.
Remorseful(Adj)- Motivated by distress from a sense of guilt.
- Weeping is a cathartic release.
- Some find dancing to be a cathartic activity.
Cathartic(Adj)- Releasing to find relief from trapped emotions.
- His absolution is appreciated.
- “I give no absolution.”
Absolution(Adj)- The act of being formally forgiven.
- Ralf had a certain sense of equanimity during his trip to the hospital.
- I find myself in a situation where equanimity is difficult to come by.
Equanimity(Adj)- State of calmness in a difficult situation.
- Ralf can be feckless sometimes.
- It’s a decision choose to be feckless.
Feckless(adj)- Without desire to achieve anything, worthless
- I am rarely slovenly.
- There are too many slovenly people in today’s society.
Slovenly(Adj)- Someone who is untidy or messy
- Coins can be augmented via restoration.
- It would be rather difficult to augment a pillow.
Augment(V)- Increase in value by adding something to it
- Who would dare to decorate their home with such garishness?
- The cruise ship was rather garish, making it bland and depressing for children.
Garishness(N)- Tasteless, showless
