21 Dec Flashcards
bulwark
a defensive wall.
bastion
languish
(of a person, animal, or plant) lose or lack vitality; grow weak.
be forced to remain in an unpleasant place or situation.
convalescent
a person who is recovering after an illness or medical treatment.
assay
An assay is a process of analyzing a substance to determine its composition or quality. The term is often used in the mining industry to refer to tests of ore or minerals. The term assay is also used in the environmental, chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Assaying is also important in futures markets.
cognate
related,connected
quartet
a group of four people playing music or singing together
a set of four people or things
regression
a return to a former or less developed state.
garb
clothing, especially of a distinctive or special kind.
obliteration
eradication; efface
pro bono
Pro bono publico (English: “for the public good”; usually shortened to pro bono) is a Latin phrase for professional work undertaken voluntarily and without payment
extrapolate
extend the application of (a method or conclusion) to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue or similar methods will be applicable.
unabated
without any reduction in intensity or strength.
underpinning
a set of ideas, motives, or devices which justify or form the basis for something.
a solid foundation laid below ground level to support or strengthen a building
transgression
an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offence.
snubbed
rebuff, ignore, or spurn disdainfully.
insult
hang fire
delay or be delayed in taking action or progressing
surmount
overcome (a difficulty or obstacle).
wayward
difficult to control or predict because of wilful or perverse behaviour.
stubborn,obstinate,obdurate,wilful
black swan
The black swan theory or theory of black swan events is a metaphor that describes an event that comes as a surprise, has a major effect, and is often inappropriately rationalized after the fact with the benefit of hindsight
innocuous
not harmful or offensive
emaciated
abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or a lack of food.
atoll
a ring-shaped reef, island, or chain of islands formed of coral.
elusive
difficult to find, catch, or achieve.
difficult to remember; shifty
caveat
warning
concerted
ointly arranged or carried out; coordinated.; joint;
(of music) arranged in several parts of equal importance.
manzyu
man- people
zyu-rule
incarcerate
imprison or confine.
recourse
a source of help in a difficult situation.
