2-5 Flashcards
What does aberration mean?
Deviating from the right path or usual course of action
Aberration is often used in contexts where there is a deviation from what is expected.
Define belittle.
To make something seem less important
Belittling can be a form of criticism that undermines someone’s achievements.
What does immaterial mean?
Insignificant; unimportant
Immaterial is often used in legal contexts to refer to evidence that does not affect the outcome of a case.
What is the meaning of judicious?
Careful; showing sound judgment
Judicious decisions are considered wise and well-thought-out.
Define lackluster.
Lacking brightness; dull; lacking liveliness, vitality, or enthusiasm
A lackluster performance may fail to impress an audience.
What does it mean to facilitate?
To make easy; to bring about
Facilitating a process involves removing obstacles to make it smoother.
What does galvanize mean?
To arouse suddenly; to startle
Galvanizing can refer to motivating a group to take action.
Define hackneyed.
Used too often; trite; commonplace
Hackneyed phrases tend to lose their impact due to overuse.
What is an iconoclast?
A person who attacks cherished beliefs or established institutions
Iconoclasts often challenge societal norms and traditions.
What does jargon refer to?
The specialized vocabulary of members of a group
Jargon can make communication easier among specialists but confusing for outsiders.
What does kindle mean?
To catch fire
Kindle can also refer to igniting interest or enthusiasm.
Define labyrinth.
A maze
A labyrinth can be both a physical structure and a metaphor for complex situations.
What does malicious mean?
Spiteful; intentionally mischievous or harmful
Malicious actions are often driven by ill intent.
What is nomenclature?
A systematic naming in an art or science
Nomenclature is essential for clarity in scientific communication.
What does obliterate mean?
To destroy leaving no traces
Obliterating evidence can be crucial in criminal cases.
Define debilitate.
To weaken
Debilitating conditions can significantly impair an individual’s ability to function.
What does eclectic mean?
Consisting of selections from various sources
Eclectic approaches often draw on diverse methodologies or styles.
What is a fallacy?
False idea; mistaken belief
Fallacies can undermine arguments and reasoning in debates.
Define garbled.
Confused; mixed up
Garbled messages can lead to misunderstandings in communication.
What does haphazard mean?
Not planned; random
Haphazard actions often result in chaotic outcomes.
