Broadcasting Vocabulary Part 2 Flashcards
Affliction
something that causes pain or suffering.
“a crippling affliction of the nervous system”
pain or suffering.
“poor people in great affliction”
Contrived
deliberately created rather than arising naturally or spontaneously.
“the ending of the novel is too pat and contrived”
Magnanimous
mag - na - nuh - muhs
a noble and courageous spirit
“They were very magnanimous in defeat, saying the better team won on the day.”
being generous and forgiving
Mitigated
make less severe, serious, or painful.
“he wanted to mitigate misery in the world”
Pronate / Pronated
turn or hold (a hand, foot, or limb) so that the palm or sole is facing downward or inward.
“the patient is asked to maintain this position while the examiner attempts to pronate the foot”
walk or run with most of the weight on the inside edge of the feet.
supinated
(of a hand, foot, or limb) turned or held so that the palm or sole is facing upward or outward.
“the hand is in a supinated position”
demystify
make (a difficult or esoteric subject) clearer and easier to understand
“this book attempts to demystify technology”
“And hopefully this demystifies that crazy jargon that gets thrown around..”
Just because the party looks different, doesn’t mean it’s over”
you can still enjoy life if you’re not at a bar every night
Hyperbolic
of, relating to, or marked by language that exaggerates or overstates the truth :
“The film was a hyperbolic and exuberant drama-documentary of gangster rituals, amorality, and violence.”
magnified / distorted / melodic
Relegated / Relegation
consign or dismiss to an inferior rank or position.
“they aim to prevent women from being relegated to a secondary role”
downgrade / lower
Premeditated
(of an action, especially a crime) thought out or planned beforehand.
“The assault was premeditated and particularly brutal.”
planned / deliberate / calculated / intentional
Besmirch
damage the reputation of (someone or something) in the opinion of others.
“he had besmirched the good name of his family”
tarnish / stain / slander
Sycophant
a person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.
“because he is high-ranking, he’s surrounded by sycophants”
lackey / groupie / bootlicker / flatterer / creep
Unparalleled
having no parallel or equal; exceptional.
“the sudden rise in unemployment is unparalleled in the postwar period”
Prerequisite
pri-REK-wuh-zit
a thing that is required as a prior condition for something else to happen or exist.
“sponsorship is not a prerequisite for any of our courses”
Remiss
lacking care or attention to duty; negligent.
“it would be very remiss of me not to pass on that information”
Vacuous
having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless.
“a dull and vacuous movie”
“He had a vacuous expression on his face.”
blank / deadpan / idle
assertion
a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief
“his assertion that his father had deserted the family”
declaration / contention / claim
preemptive / preemptively
serving or intended to preempt or forestall something, especially to prevent attack by disabling the enemy.
OR
If something is pre-emptive, it is done before other people can act, especially to prevent them from doing something else:
“She preemptively offered her resignation before a formal discussion about her future could be arranged”
“Up to 150 roads were preemptively closed due to the flooding, though all of seven deaths in the state occurred in traffic accidents”
predispose / predisposed
make someone liable or inclined to a specified attitude, action, or condition.
“lack of exercise may predispose an individual to high blood pressure”
“Some people are genetically predisposed to diabetes.”
Turmoil
a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.
“Her mind was in a state of constant turmoil.”
regime
a government, especially an authoritarian one
“The new regime is sure to fall.”
barometer
something which reflects changes in circumstances or opinions.
“furniture is a barometer of changing tastes”
“Reyes has been the barometer for whether the mets win or lose throughout his career, but no more so than this month”
fixate / fixated
cause (someone) to acquire an obsessive attachment to someone or something.
“she has for some time been fixated on photography”
(preoccupied with/by, immersed in, infatuated, gripped by)
comparatively
to a moderate degree as compared to something else; relatively.
“inflation was comparatively low”
- “This restaurant is comparatively cheaper than the one we went to last week.”
- “He finished the project comparatively faster than everyone else in the group.”
- “The weather today is comparatively better than it was yesterday.”
- “Her new job is comparatively less stressful than her previous one.”
- “This laptop is comparatively lighter, making it easier to carry around.”
It’s a useful word when you want to highlight a difference or similarity in relative terms!
(correspondingly, in accordance with, identically, proportionally)
ascertain
find (something) out for certain; make sure of.
“an attempt to ascertain the cause of the accident”
(discover, deduce, verify, establish)
artificial / artificially
made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally, especially as a copy of something natural.
“her skin glowed in the artificial light”
2.
(of a person or their behavior) insincere or affected.
“an artificial smile”
(false, insincere, contrived, hollow)
prudent / prudence
acting with or showing care and thought for the future - good judgement
“no prudent money manager would authorize a loan without first knowing its purpose”
or
“It would have to be done with very great prudence.”
sagacity / shrewdness
viable
capable of working successfully; feasible.
“the proposed investment was economically viable”
practical / applicable
levity
humor or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect.
“as an attempt to introduce a note of levity, the words were a disastrous flop”
lightheartedness / carefulness
ec·lec·tic
deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.
“universities offering an eclectic mix of courses”
(wide-ranging, wide, broad, diversified)
dastardly
wicked and cruel.
“pirates and their dastardly deeds”
(heinous, wicked, evil, iniquitous, vicious)
valiant
possessing or showing courage or determination.
“she made a valiant effort to hold her anger in check”
(intrepid, courageous, brave, heroic)
futility
- : the quality or state of being futile. 2. : a useless act.
“As the opposing team trailed by ten runs in the ninth inning, attempting a comeback seemed futile in the face of the dominant pitching performance in the baseball game.”
(fruitlessness, vanity, ineffectuality, hollowness)
linchpin
a person or thing vital to an enterprise or organization.
“regular brushing is the linchpin of all good dental hygiene”
(anchor, backbone, keystone, mainstay)
crescendo
(kruh - shen - dow)
the loudest point reached in a gradually increasing sound.
“the port engine’s sound rose to a crescendo”
“The tension in the stadium builds to a crescendo as the home team loads the bases in the bottom of the ninth inning, trailing by only one run. The crowd is on their feet, eagerly anticipating a game-winning hit.”
(height, apex, peak)
ascending
1.
increasing in size or importance.
“The hot air balloon began its ascending journey into the clear blue sky.”
“As the game progresses, we’re witnessing the young rookie’s skills ascending to new heights with each at-bat. His confidence at the plate is palpable, and he’s quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with in this lineup.”
gratuitous
1.
uncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted.
“gratuitous violence”
“And here we witness yet another gratuitous display of power as the batter effortlessly launches that ball into the upper deck! What a spectacle!”
(unjustified)
Here are some everyday sentences with “gratuitous”:
1. The movie was good, but some of the violence felt a bit gratuitous. 2. I didn’t appreciate his gratuitous comments about my appearance. 3. Adding that extra scene felt like a gratuitous attempt to extend the movie’s runtime. 4. She apologized for her gratuitous remarks that hurt her friend’s feelings. 5. The documentary was powerful, but some scenes seemed gratuitous and unnecessary. 6. His gratuitous praise made it seem like he was trying too hard to impress. 7. There was a lot of gratuitous information in the presentation that could have been left out. 8. They received a warning for the gratuitous use of swear words on social media. 9. The extra fees added to the bill seemed a bit gratuitous. 10. His gratuitous advice wasn’t really helpful and felt more like criticism.
dramatic / dramatization / dramatized
draa - muh - tuh - zay - shn
a play or movie adapted from a novel or depicting a particular incident.
“the film is a dramatization of a true story”
“And now, folks, let’s be clear, that reaction was a bit of a dramatization by the outfielder. The ball was well within his reach, but he made it look like a Herculean effort for the cameras.”
(adaptation / performance)
pertinent
relevant or applicable to a particular matter; apposite.
“she asked me a lot of very pertinent questions”
“Amidst all the excitement, let’s not forget the pertinent fact that the visiting team’s ace pitcher has yet to allow a hit through five innings. Can the home team find a way to crack his dominance?”
(Relevant, To The Point)
