200-250 Flashcards
Implode
burst inward
“Their economy is in danger of imploding.”
Inadvertent
Involontaire, Unintentional
“Ordinarily an act is said to be ‘ inadvertent ‘ if it is done unintentionally.”
Inasmuch
En ce sens que/ to introduce a phrase that explains why or how much something described in another part of the sentence is TRUE/insofar as.
“Inasmuch as funding is not available, building plans have been delayed.”
Incendiary
arson OR likely to cause violence or strong feelings of anger:
“He gave an incendiary speech at last night’s rally.”
Inchoate
only recently or partly formed, or not completely developed or clear, unorganised.
In chaos state
“We permit active abandonment because until the last act, there is always a genuine chance that the inchoate criminal does not “really” mean it.”
Incipient
just beginning, in a very early stage. inchoate.
“signs of incipient public frustration”
Dans le stade to chaos, recipient , same
Incongruous
Incongru, contraire aux usages, à la bienséance.
bizare, nombre congrus fait café avec , pas normal
“It seems incongruous to have a woman as the editor of a men’s magazine.”
Inconsequential
not important, sans importance
“Most of what she said was pretty inconsequential.”
Incorporate
Intégrer, constituer
combine, unite; form a legal corporation, give physical form to
“The film incorporates elements of fantasy and science fiction.”
Hyperbole
Exaggeration,a way of speaking or writing that makes someone or something sound bigger, better, more, etc. than they are.
But the best way to do that is surely not by uncritical hyperbole but by sympathetic and searching advocacy of the music.
Idiosyncrasy
characteristic or habit peculiar to an individual; peculiar quality, quirk(bizarrerie)
“Naturally, it would be preferable to control for national idiosyncrasies while accounting for the suspected general phenomenon.”
Illiberality
Manque de libéralité, de générosité. Narrowminded; bigoted(fanatique), strictness
“an illiberal society that viewed any artistic depiction of the nude as inherently indecent”
Impend
Imminent, going to happen soon:
qui pend, ex épée
“The player announced his impending retirement from international football.”
Impair
Nuire, make less effective
Les nombres impaires étranges (odd) nuisent
“It has been known for nearly 100 years that memory is impaired by bilateral damage to either of two brain regions …”
Impartial
not supporting any of the sides involved in an argument, unbiaised
Impede
Gener, to interfere with or slow the progress of
Empecher syn. Decision will impend to impede
“Although he’s shy, it certainly hasn’t impeded his career in any way.”
Implication
CAN MEAN an occasion when you seem to suggest something without saying it directly, imply
From what she said, the implication was that they were splitting up.
Implicit
suggested but not communicated directly
“He interpreted her comments as an implicit criticism of the government.”
OR complete and without any doubts:
“All her life she had implicit faith in socialism.”
Gregarious
Sociable, liking to be with other people,living in group.
Greg plein de potes, greg ensembles
gegerre avec ses potes
“In contrast to sentinel species, gregarious nuclear species can also positively affect the foraging efficiency of other flock participants.”
Guile
Ruse, cunning,clever but sometimes dishonest behaviour that you use to deceive someone,sly(sournoi)
Guillermo
“There were many occasions when we witnessed his guile, timing and cunning approach to the issue of getting the business done.”
Hackneyed
idea that has been said or used so often that it has become boring, no original, commonplace, rebattue.
trompe miel, courant, no original
“What matters is that his music seldom sounds hackneyed.”
Hardy
Bold(audacieux), brave, robuste, strong enough to bear extreme conditions or difficult situations.
Hard, y for finish . Hargly hardy
“Units gain experience and levels, becoming hardier and more dangerous.”
Haven
a safe or peaceful place OR port (harbor)
Hearken
Ecouter
Oh, did you hear ken?
“13 And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda.”
