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Broadcasting Vocabulary Part 2 Flashcards

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Affliction

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something that causes pain or suffering.
“a crippling affliction of the nervous system”

pain or suffering.
“poor people in great affliction”

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Contrived

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deliberately created rather than arising naturally or spontaneously.

“the ending of the novel is too pat and contrived”

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Magnanimous

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a noble and courageous spirit

“They were very magnanimous in defeat, saying the better team won on the day.”

being generous and forgiving

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Mitigated

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make less severe, serious, or painful.
“he wanted to mitigate misery in the world”

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Pronate / Pronated

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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.

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supinated

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(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”

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demystify

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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..”

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Just because the party looks different, doesn’t mean it’s over”

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you can still enjoy life if you’re not at a bar every night

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Hyperbolic

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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

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Relegated / Relegation

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consign or dismiss to an inferior rank or position.
“they aim to prevent women from being relegated to a secondary role”

downgrade / lower

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Premeditated

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(of an action, especially a crime) thought out or planned beforehand.

“The assault was premeditated and particularly brutal.”

planned / deliberate / calculated / intentional

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Besmirch

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damage the reputation of (someone or something) in the opinion of others.
“he had besmirched the good name of his family”

tarnish / stain / slander

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Sycophant

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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

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Unparalleled

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having no parallel or equal; exceptional.

“the sudden rise in unemployment is unparalleled in the postwar period”

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Prerequisite

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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”

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Remiss

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lacking care or attention to duty; negligent.
“it would be very remiss of me not to pass on that information”

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Vacuous

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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

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assertion

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a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief

“his assertion that his father had deserted the family”

declaration / contention / claim

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preemptive / preemptively

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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”

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predispose / predisposed

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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.”

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Turmoil

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a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.

“Her mind was in a state of constant turmoil.”

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regime

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a government, especially an authoritarian one

“The new regime is sure to fall.”

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barometer

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an instrument measuring atmospheric pressure, used especially in forecasting the weather and determining altitude.

OR

A barometer is a scientific instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure, also called barometric pressure.

“Reyes has been the barometer for whether the mets win or lose throughout his career, but no more so than this month”

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fixate / fixated

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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)

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comparatively

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to a moderate degree as compared to something else; relatively.
“inflation was comparatively low”

(correspondingly, in accordance with, identically, proportionally)

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ascertain

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find (something) out for certain; make sure of.
“an attempt to ascertain the cause of the accident”

(discover, deduce, verify, establish)

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artificial / artificially

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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)

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prudent / prudence

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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

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viable

A

capable of working successfully; feasible.
“the proposed investment was economically viable”

practical / applicable

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levity

A

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

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ec·lec·tic

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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)

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dastardly

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wicked and cruel.
“pirates and their dastardly deeds”

(heinous, wicked, evil, iniquitous, vicious)

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valiant

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possessing or showing courage or determination.
“she made a valiant effort to hold her anger in check”

(intrepid, courageous, brave, heroic)

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futility

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  1. : 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)

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linchpin

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a person or thing vital to an enterprise or organization.
“regular brushing is the linchpin of all good dental hygiene”

(anchor, backbone, keystone, mainstay)

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crescendo

(kruh - shen - dow)

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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)

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ascending

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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.”

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gratuitous

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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)

39
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dramatic / dramatization / dramatized

draa - muh - tuh - zay - shn

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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)

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pertinent

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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)

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confounding

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cause surprise or confusion in (someone), especially by acting against their expectations.
“the inflation figure confounded economic analysts”

OR

“The pitcher’s confounding array of pitches is keeping the opposing batters off balance all night. They just can’t seem to anticipate what’s coming next.”

(astonish, amaze)

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prosperity

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Prosperity refers to a state of being successful or thriving, typically in terms of financial well-being, but it can also encompass overall success, growth, and flourishing in various aspects of life.

“The small town experienced a period of unprecedented prosperity after the opening of a new manufacturing plant, bringing jobs and economic growth to the community.”

(fortune / thriving / affluence / riches / wealth / success)

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calamity

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an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster.
“the journey had led to calamity and ruin”

(disaster / catastrophe / tragedy)

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camaraderie

kaam - ra - dr - ee

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mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.
“a genuine camaraderie on the hockey team”

(companionship / fellowship)

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totality

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something that is total or constitutes a total; the total amount; a whole. the state of being total; entirety.

“We need to consider this very serious issue in its totality.”

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objective / objectively

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in a way that is not influenced by personal feelings or opinions.

“events should be reported objectively”

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sub standard

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1.
below the usual or required standard.

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impotent

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unable to take effective action; helpless or powerless.

49
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representation

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the description or portrayal of someone or something in a particular way or as being of a certain nature.

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Vernacular

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the language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region.
“he wrote in the vernacular to reach a larger audience”

(native language, everyday language)

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iteration

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the repetition of a process or utterance.
“what is the use of this constant iteration of the same things?”

(repetition. repeat. replay. replication.)

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impede

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delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder.
“the sap causes swelling that can impede breathing”

(hinder, delay, obstruct)

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prone

A

likely to or liable to suffer from, do, or experience something, typically something regrettable or unwelcome.

“years of logging had left the mountains prone to mudslides”

(susceptible, vulnerable, liable)

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Temporarily

tem - pr - eh - ruh - lee

A

for a limited time only; not permanently.

55
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Enable

A

give (someone or something) the authority or means to do something.
“the evidence would enable us to arrive at firm conclusions”

OR

“And with that single to left field, the runner advances to third, enabling the team to have runners on the corners with just one out.”

(authorized, warrant, sanction)

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Inhibit

A

hinder, restrain, or prevent (an action or process).
“cold inhibits plant growth”

(impede, hinder, hamper)

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Lamenting

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Mourn

express one’s deep grief about.
express regret or disappointment over something considered unsatisfactory, unreasonable, or unfair.
“she lamented the lack of shops in the town”

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subsequently

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after a particular thing has happened; afterward.
“Mel’s offhand remark subsequently became their rallying cry”

(later, a later date, afterwards)

59
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Callous

A

showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.
“his callous comments about the murder made me shiver”

heartless / uncaring / unfeeling

60
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efficacious

A

(of something inanimate or abstract) successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective.
“the vaccine has proved both efficacious and safe”

“I’ve found that meditation is really efficacious for reducing my stress levels.”

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chas·tise

A

rebuke or reprimand severely.
“he chastised his colleagues for their laziness”

“After the meeting, the manager was chastising us for missing the deadline.”

(punish, discipline)

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“when push comes to shove”

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when one must commit oneself to an action or decision.
“when push came to shove, I always stood up for him”

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