A Flashcards
What is the definition of liquidation?
The process of selling off assets to pay debts.
What does uncharted refer to?
Areas or subjects that have not been mapped or explored.
Who is a petitioner?
An individual who presents a formal request or petition to a court.
What is a treaty?
A formal agreement between two or more sovereign states.
What does a survey involve?
The collection of data or information about a particular area or subject.
What is an encumbrance?
A claim or liability attached to a property, affecting its transferability.
To revoke means to _______.
[cancel or withdraw an agreement or decision].
What is a roster?
A list or register of names, typically for attendance or duty assignments.
Define ad hoc.
For a specific purpose or situation, often temporary.
What is a pipeline?
A system for transporting goods, especially liquids, through a network of pipes.
What is a task?
A specific piece of work or duty to be completed.
What does descriptor mean?
A word or phrase that describes or identifies something.
To embrace means to _______.
[accept or support something willingly].
What does petite refer to?
A term used to describe someone who is small and slender.
Friction in a physical context refers to _______.
[the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another].
What is a fraction?
A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, represented by one integer divided by another.
What does vaulted mean?
Arched or curved, often referring to a ceiling or roof structure.
To ferret out means to _______.
[discover or uncover something through investigation].
What does general refer to?
A term that can mean common, widespread, or not specific.
What is the meaning of the word ‘aberration’?
A departure from what is normal or expected.
True or False: ‘Belligerent’ means peaceful and friendly.
False
Fill in the blank: ‘A __________ is a person who is excessively concerned with minor details.’
pedant
What is the synonym of ‘cacophony’?
harsh discordance of sound.
Which word means ‘to make something less severe or intense’?
mitigate
What does ‘dichotomy’ refer to?
A division into two contrasting parts.
True or False: ‘Ephemeral’ refers to something that lasts for a long time.
False
What is the definition of ‘fortuitous’?
Happening by accident or chance, often in a beneficial way.
Fill in the blank: ‘To __________ is to criticize or reprimand someone.’
castigate
What is the meaning of ‘garrulous’?
Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.
Which word means ‘a person who is a beginner or novice’?
neophyte
What does ‘harangue’ mean?
A lengthy and aggressive speech.
True or False: ‘Ineffable’ means something that can be easily expressed in words.
False
What is the synonym of ‘juxtaposition’?
The act of placing things side by side for comparison.
Fill in the blank: ‘To __________ means to cancel or repeal a law or act.’
abrogate
What does ‘kaleidoscope’ imply metaphorically?
A constantly changing pattern or sequence of elements.
Which word means ‘to speak or write about something in detail’?
expound
What is the meaning of ‘languid’?
Weak or fatigued; lacking energy.
True or False: ‘Mundane’ refers to something extraordinary or rare.
False
Fill in the blank: ‘A __________ is an expression that has a meaning different from the literal interpretation.’
idiom
What does ‘nefarious’ mean?
Wicked or criminal.
Which word refers to a person who is a skilled practitioner in a particular field?
virtuoso
What is the definition of ‘obfuscate’?
To deliberately make something unclear or difficult to understand.
True or False: ‘Pernicious’ means having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual way.
True
Fill in the blank: ‘To __________ is to bring something back to its original state.’
restore
What does ‘quintessential’ mean?
Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.
Which word means ‘a person who is overly concerned with their appearance’?
vain
What is the meaning of ‘rhetoric’?
The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing.
True or False: ‘Sanguine’ means cheerfully optimistic or positive.’
True
Fill in the blank: ‘To __________ is to make something less intense or severe.’
alleviate
What does ‘taciturn’ mean?
Reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.
Which word refers to a formal agreement between two or more parties?
treaty
What is the definition of ‘ubiquitous’?
Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
True or False: ‘Vicarious’ means experienced through another person.
True
Fill in the blank: ‘A __________ is a person who opposes or fights against a system or government.’
dissident
What does ‘zealous’ mean?
Having or showing passion or enthusiasm for something.
Which word means ‘the act of taking back or withdrawing something’?
retraction
What is the meaning of ‘wheedle’?
To use flattery or coaxing to persuade someone to do something.
True or False: ‘Xenophobia’ refers to a fear or dislike of strangers or foreigners.
True
Fill in the blank: ‘To __________ means to examine something carefully and in detail.’
analyze
What does ‘yoke’ mean in a metaphorical sense?
To join or link together.
Which word means ‘to express disapproval of something or someone’?
deprecate
