83-106/3-4-5 Flashcards
oblivion
a state of being forgotten; unaware of what is going on
omnipotent
all-powerful
odious
hateful; disgusting
obsolete
no longer in use/ worn out
onus
burden/ obligation
paradox
statement that seems to contradict itself
cure-all; remedy for everything
panacea
ostensible
apparent; on the surface; professed
penitent
sorry for wrongdoing and willing to make amends
paucity
shortage/ scarceness
stingy/cheap
parsimonious
pariah
outcast/ who is shunned by others
prolific
producing much/ fertile
procrastinate
delay
predict
prognosticate
precocious
showing advanced development at an early age
mixture/medlay
potpurri
arising or occurring after one’s death
posthumous
plausible
seemingly true; apparently believable
plagiarize
using another’s words as your own
slow to respond; not easily excited
phlegmatic
presue
to read carefully
perjury
lying under oath
thoughtful; thinking seriously
pensive
Inconclusive
If something is inconclusive, it does not provide a definite or decisive result or outcome.
Inconclusive can also mean not leading to a resolution or decision.
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.
the process of coordinating or aligning different elements or activities to occur
simultaneously or in a coordinated manner.
Synchronization:
IT also refers to the matching of the timing or rhythm of electronic devices or
systems
Synchronization:
Moderation:
Moderation is the quality or state of being moderate, balanced, or within reasonable limits.
the act of avoiding excess or extremes.
MODERATION
- IT is a statement or estimation about something that may happen in the future, based on
knowledge, experience, or analysis. - IT can also refer to the act or process of making such statements or estimations.
PREDICTION
UNBIASED
Unbiased means not having any preconceived opinions, preferences, or prejudices, and being fair
and impartial.
can also refer to something that is not influenced by personal feelings or external factors.
Repudiate
- To refuse to accept or support something, or to state that something is not true: “He repudiated all
accusations of wrongdoing.” - To refuse to be connected with or to accept responsibility for something: “The company repudiated
the actions of its former CEO.”
Having no special or distinctive features; common, usual, or average
Not exceptional or extraordinary; unremarkable
Ordinary
Difficult to find, achieve, or capture due to being cleverly or evasively deceptive
Hard to remember or recall; slipping from memory
ELUSIVE
INTERPRET
To explain or understand the meaning of something, often through analysis or translation`
o create or write a piece of music, literature, or poetry:
COMPOSE
To entrust or assign responsibility, authority, or power to another person or group
DELEGATE
RENOUNCE
To publicly or formally give up a claim, belief, or right.
To refuse or reject something, especially in a formal or explicit manner.
Involving or causing great damage, suffering, or destruction.
Extremely unsuccessful or disastrous.
Catastrophic
To authorize or send a representative to act on behalf of a larger group or organization
DELEGATE
To form or constitute something by combining various elements or parts
COMPOSE
Proclaim
To state or declare something in a firm and emphatic manner
To predict or prophesy future events or outcomes
To indicate or be a sign of something that will happen in the future
FORETELL
Secretive:
Characterized by an atmosphere of secrecy or confidentiality
