15 Jan Flashcards
colossal
extremely large or great.
hurtle
move or cause to move at high speed, typically in an uncontrolled manner.
conspicuous
clearly visible.
attracting notice or attention.
superfluous
unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
redundant;surplus
accrescent
: growing continuously specifically : growing larger after flowering —used especially of a calyx.
fathomless
unable to be measured or understood; extremely deep.
impenetrable;enigmatic;useless
metaethics
the exploration into the meaning of moral judgement
utilitarianism
What Is Utilitarianism? Utilitarianism is a theory of morality that advocates actions that foster happiness or pleasure and oppose actions that cause unhappiness or harm. When directed toward making social, economic, or political decisions, a utilitarian philosophy would aim for the betterment of society as a whole.
inapt
not suitable or appropriate in the circumstances.
pyrocognition
the behavioural and cognitive abilities required to harness the potential of fire
homo coquens
the cooking human
forage
(of a person or animal) search widely for food or provisions.
primate
A primate is any mammal of the group that includes lemurs, lorises, tarsiers, monkeys, apes, and humans.
kin
one’s family and relations.
one’s family and relations.
cognitive
conscious intellectual activity
brimming
be full to the point of overflowing.
be full of a particular quality, feeling, etc.
quirk
(Entry 1 of 2) 1a : an abrupt twist or curve. b : a peculiar trait : idiosyncrasy. c : accident, vagary a quirk of fate. 2 : a groove separating a bead or other molding from adjoining members.
sorcery
the use of magic, especially black magic.
perches
an object on which a bird alights or roosts, typically a branch or horizontal bar.
(of a bird) alight or rest on something.
lockstep
a way of marching with each person as close as possible to the one in front.
close adherence to and emulation of another’s actions.
steward
a person employed to look after the passengers on a ship, aircraft, or train.
a person responsible for supplies of food to a college, club, or other institution.
(of an official) supervise arrangements or keep order at (a large public event) (verb)
manage or look after (another’s property) (verb)
bugbear
a cause of obsessive fear, anxiety, or irritation.
an imaginary being invoked to frighten children, typically a sort of hobgoblin supposed to devour them.
doxing someone
Doxing (sometimes written as Doxxing) is the act of revealing identifying information about someone online, such as their real name, home address, workplace, phone, financial, and other personal information. That information is then circulated to the public — without the victim’s permission.; cyber bullying
detractor
a person who disparages someone or something.
critic
bellwether
the leading sheep of a flock, with a bell on its neck.
something that leads or indicates a trend.
muzzle
the projecting part of the face, including the nose and mouth, of an animal such as a dog or horse.
brandishing
wave or flourish (something, especially a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement.
swing;twirl
amygdala
The amygdala is a cluster of almond-shaped cells located near the base of the brain. … The amygdala is part of the brain’s limbic system. The limbic system is a group of complex, interconnected structures within the brain that are responsible for a person’s emotional and behavioral responses.
lacuna
an unfilled space; a gap.
a cavity or depression, especially in bone.
indolent
wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.
(of a disease or condition) causing little or no pain.
tragicomic
of, relating to, or resembling tragicomedy. 2 : manifesting both tragic and comic aspect
totalitarian
relating to a system of government that is centralized and dictatorial and requires complete subservience to the state.
castigation
A castigation is a harsh verbal reprimand. No one likes to be on the receiving end of castigation. The word comes from the Latin castigus which means “to make pure.” Try to remember during castigation that the castigator is, in their own misguided way, trying to make you a better person
international igonimy
The meaning of IGNOMINY is deep personal humiliation and disgrace
desolate
feeling or showing great unhappiness or loneliness.
(of a place) uninhabited and giving an impression of bleak emptiness.
converge
the act of converging and especially moving toward union or uniformity
mongering
the act of encouraging a particular activity, especially one that causes trouble: They accused him of rumour-mongering/scandal-mongering
exonerate
(of an official body) absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing.
release someone from (a duty or obligation).
crescendo
the loudest point reached in a gradually increasing sound.
the highest point reached in a progressive increase of intensity.
skewer
subject to sharp criticism or critical analysis.
gag
choke or retch.
stop up;block
adept
very skilled or proficient at something.
behemoth
a huge or monstrous creature.
pathological
involving or caused by a physical or mental disease.
