13-15 Flashcards
MODERATION
the act of avoiding excess or extremes
the act of avoiding excess or extremes
Repudiate
Unpredictable
Not able to be predicted or anticipated; uncertain or erratic in behavior or outcome
proclaim
To state or declare something in a firm and emphatic manner
Recant
To publicly withdraw or take back a previously held belief, statement, or opinion, especially under pressure
Not able to be predicted or anticipated; uncertain or erratic in behavior or outcome
Unpredictable
foretell
To predict or prophesy future events or outcomes
Hibernation
Hibernation is a state of inactivity or dormancy in animals, during which their metabolic rate slows down to conserve energy, typically during the winter months
- Hibernation can also refer to a period of rest or withdrawal from normal activities
Unbiased
- Unbiased means not having any preconceived opinions, preferences, or prejudices, and being fair and impartial.
- Unbiased can also refer to something that is not influenced by personal feelings/external facts
Inconclusive
it does not provide a definite or decisive result or outcome.
Straightforward
Straightforward refers to something that is simple, clear, and easy to understand or follow. Straightforward refers to something that is simple, clear, and easy to understand or follow.
Discernible:
it can be perceived, recognized, or understood, usually with some effort or careful observation.
fabricate
to invent or create something, typically with deceitful intent
to feel uncertain or unsure about something or someone
doubt
to consider or discuss something based on incomplete information
speculate
without previous thought or preparation; casually or spontaneously.
offhand
persistent
continuing to exist, endure, or pursue despite obstacles or setbacks.
increase in size; enlarge; swell
expand
make different; change; vary
alter
ripe/ full grown or developed
mature
worthy of respect; holy
sacred
change; alter*; bring up to date
revise
pledge
promise
happening by chance; not planned or expected; not calling attention to itself
casual
pursue
follow; proceed alon
unanimous
in complete agreement
fortunate
having good luck; lucky
pioneer (p
one who goes first or prepares a way for others
innovative
having new ideas
person having the worst of any struggle; one who is expected to lose
underdog
confused completely; puzzled
bewildered
push with force
thrust
turning or swinging round and round; spinning
whirling
a noisy quarrel or fight
brawl
an exact copy; make an exact copy of; repeat
exactly
duplicate
person who is on the other side of a fight, game, or discussion; person fighting, struggling or speaking against another
opponent
evil/wicked/savage
vicious
acting or done with strong, rough force
violent
coarse and savage; like a brute; cruel
brutal
person who wants and tries to get the same thing as another; one who tries to equal or do better than another
rival
unruly
hard to rule
person who prepares a publication; one who corrects a manuscript and helps to improve it
editor
misty; smoky; unclear
hazy
a flash or beam of light
gleam
vessel
a ship; a hollow container; tube containing body fluid
move from one place to another
migrate
one who writes for, edits, manages, or produces a newspaper or magazine
journalist
starvation; great shortage
famine
revive
bring back or come back to life or consciousnes
commence
begin; start
observant
quick to notice/ wachful
recognize as being, or show to be, a certain person or thing; prove to be the same
identify
