Deck 3: Advanced Flashcards
Welcome to this Advanced Sample Set: This 20-card set is from our Advanced Series. It is designed for those with a solid general English competency who are now ready to extend their skills further.
What Is Needed: The most essential skill for your advancement is Being An Active Learner.
In how you Listen, Think and Write. Even how your eyes dart back and forth between phrases, always making connections. One way of sharing this activeness is through comment writing.
The Simpliest of Examples: In an earlier card we referred to those that were raised in a vocabulary desert. That phrase an active learner just gets.
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Please Write A Comment: Recall that at the beginning of making a comment you start with an ALL CAP IDENTIFIER. This time write a comment using an animal identifier as your personal daemon. In the comment explain why you choise this animal and what you like about having it as a part you.
Rating: Do you understand these two pages.
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Consequence(s) noun
con·se·quence — ˈkän(t)-sə-ˌkwen(t)s
Something that follows from an action or condition as a result:
— When a tornado touches down, destruction is likely the consequence.
— When people do something wrong, like rob a bank, the consequence will probably be prison time.
— There are many economic consequences of war.
And in negation. — It is a minor matter of no consequence.
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Consequence(s)
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Implausible
im·plau·si·ble — (ˌ)im-ˈplȯ-zə-bəl
Something farfetched or unlikely.
— You do not need a PhD in meteorology to find this forecast wildly implausible.
— I guess I was worried the truth might sound a bit pretentious, silly, or implausible.
—The editor thought the conspiriacy theory was just too implausible to published in the paper.
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Origin: Implausible breaks down into ‘im’, meaning “not,” and plausible, meaning “likely.” So it simply means “not likely.”
Implausible / adjective
im·plau·si·ble — (ˌ)im-ˈplȯ-zə-bəl
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Calm, Peaceful, Tranquil, Placid, Serene & Still
These adjectives describe the absence of any disturbance.
With Calm and Peaceful one is emotionally untroubled:
— The other children tried to annoy him but Kabir remained calm.
With Tranquil it describes a more lasting calm:
— Anne looked forward to a tranquil life in the country.
With Placid there is a calm in a pleasant, lazy way:
— We spent an idle, placid weekend at the shore.
With Serene there is a spiritual calmness.
— The artist captured her serene expression in the portrait.
Finally with Still is free from disturbance, peaceful.
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Write A Comment: Pick your two favorite words of the six and write your own sentence using them. Try to make the sentence reflective of your connection to that word.
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a Diligent / Dilgently
dil·i·gent — ˈdi-lə-jənt
Diligent comes from the Latin diligere, which means “to value highly, take delight in,” but in English it has always meant careful and hard-working.
— A diligent search of the records revealed new evidence.
— If you want to write the history of your family, you’ll have to be very diligent in tracking down and interviewing all of your relatives.
— If you’re a diligent worker, you don’t just bang away at your job; you earnestly try to do everything right.
— What is most important in choosing a good lawyer, is to find one you can trust and who will diligently fight for you.
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— Stick with it, work diligently and you’ll arrive at the end.
— Although being lucky and talented doesn’t hurt, it’s the diligent person who eventually succeeds.
Diligent adj / Dilgently adv
dil·i·gent — ˈdi-lə-jənt
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Lackadaisical
lack·a·dai·si·cal — ˌla-kə-ˈdā-zi-kəl
It means lacking in spirit or liveliness.
— A person with a lackadaisical attitude shows no enthusiasm and puts forth a half-hearted effort.
— In light of studies linking smoking and cancer, can we really afford to be so lackadaisical about smoking?
Note: Lackadaisical is not just laziness; it’s more of a dreamy, laid-back approach.
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Pronunciation Dilemma? Mr.Gerry always has had trouble with these four and five-syllable words, he gets the 3rd/4th syllable mixed up. ;(
A Postitive Side? Being lackadaisical has its positive side that one is are not spreading anxiety and stress. But I wouldn’t want a lackdaisical jet pilot flying my plane ;)
Lackadaisical
lack·a·dai·si·cal — ˌla-kə-ˈdā-zi-kəl
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a Scrutinize
scru·ti·nize — ˈskrü-tə-ˌnīz
If you want to examine something closely and go over every single detail, then you should scrutinize it.
— The drawback to buying on line is that you can’t scrutinize the merchandise as you can when buying it in person.
— Gymnasts and their trainers scrutinize every muscle to maximize their performance.
— Make sure you scrutinize the wedding invitation and the schedule for any specific dress requirements.
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Scrutinizing is very different from glancing or gazing. It’s even more than a long, hard look. To scrutinize something, you must look at it critically, investigating every nook and cranny. An active learner does a lot of scrutinizing ;)
Scrutinize
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a Dilemma / noun
di·le·ma — də-ˈle-mə
Dilemma is from a Greek for “double proposition.” it now means any time you having a problem with no satisfactory solution.
— A dilemma is a tough choice. When you’re in a difficult situation and each option looks equally bad, you’re in a dilemma.
— He faced the dilemma of taking a cut in pay or losing his job..
— If you’re at the mall choosing between red or blue socks, that’s not really a dilemma. But if you have to choose whether to save your cat or your dog from a burning building, that’s an awful dilemma.
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Comment Question: Do you have a dllemma in your life? Think on it.
Now, write a comment sentence using dilemma that shares a bit of your dilemma. Commenting on this one is optional but remember Writing is a big part of English Proficiency.
Dilemma / noun
di·lem·ma — də-ˈle-mə
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Substantiate / Substantial
sub·stan·ti·ate — səb-ˈstan(t)-shē-ˌāt
To substantiate is to give support to a claim. Substantiate is related to the word substantial, which means “solid.”
— To substantiate a claim is to make it solid or believable.
— If the evidence given in support of an argument is weak and unconvincing, that evidence can be described as insubstantial.
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— If you stop financing new car purchasing mean substantial saving on interest charges. Paying cash for used car is best.
Substantiate / Substantial
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Caveat
ca·ve·at — ˈka-vē-ˌät
A caveat is a warning. When someone adds a caveat to something they’re telling you to beware — maybe what they’re telling you comes with certain conditions or maybe there’s something dangerous lurking.
For example when your new friend gives you directions to her house, and then says, — “The caveat is that when it snows the driveway turns into an ice rink,”
Also, — The broker’s investment advice comes with a caveat: that the stock market is impossible to predict with absolute accuracy.
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Also: Caveat is also a legal term for when a lawyer asks for a break in proceedings. — If a lawyer issues a caveat, she’s filing a formal notice to suspend a trial until her client gets a hearing.
Caveat
ca·ve·at — ˈka-vē-ˌät
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Spurious
spu·ri·ous — ˈspyu̇r-ē-əs
Something false or inauthentic is spurious. Anytime you see the word spurious, you’re dealing with things that can’t be trusted or accepted at face value.
— A spurious claim is one that’s not backed up by the facts.
— A spurious argument relies on faulty reasoning and maybe some lies.
— Politicians often accuse each other of saying things that are spurious and meant to deceive the voters.
— While the FDA has cracked down on spurious claims about coral calcium, the myth continues to prevail that it is the best source of calcium.
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Note: As long as you’re honest, clear, and not trying to trick anyone, nobody can say you’re being spurious.
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a Ephemeral
ephem·er·al / i-ˈfe-mə-rəl
Anything short-lived and fleeting is ephemeral, like a fly that lives for one day or texts flitting from cell phone to cell phone.
— Fame is often ephemeral, lasting only so long as the public remembers.
— New words are constantly being coined. Some will prove ephemeral, but others are here to stay.
— Nevada’s topography and climate have led to the formation of two kinds of lakes, the ephemeral and the perennial.
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Connecting The Dots: Flowers that grow for only one season are called annuals; we could just as easily have called them ephemerals. In contrast, perennials grow for many seasons from the same root structure.
Ephemeral
ephem·er·al — i-ˈfe-mə-rəl
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a Evanescent
ev·a·nes·cent / ˌe-və-ˈne-sᵊnt
Meanings :: tending to vanish like vapor; being “fleeting” or “temporary.”
— At multiple depths, as far as I could see, there were evanescent trails of phosphorescent green bubbles, the wake of speeding fish.*
— As a writer, she had that admirable faculty for seizing the most evanescent shades of difference in feelings and putting words to them.
— The vital principle in the wheat berry is extremely evanescent; consequently, it is doubtful whether wheat twenty years old can reproduce.
Pronunciation: Emphasize the third syllable and note that the c is silent.
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— In the beautiful witcher’s evanescent delicacy she felt something as profound as when she felt close to the great white bear.
Evanescent
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Acquiesce v.
ac·qui·esce — a-kwē-ˈes
To consent or comply passively or without protest.
— Even the few who were smart enough to acquiesce to the changes the new dictator of the government put in place by no means liked it.
— Throughout this dual existence, the writer, Mr. Dodgson, stubbornly refused to acquiesce to being publicly called “Lewis Carroll,” which was his pen name when he wrote “Alice in Adventures in Wonderland.”
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Acquiesce v.
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Complacent
com·pla·cent - - - kəm-ˈplā-sᵊnt
Pleased or contented with oneself in an untroubled or uncritical manner; self-satisfied:
— The complacent face of one who has won too often.
It is also marked by self-satisfaction, especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies.
— Only the dangerously complacent or naïve could assume that we have safely put the Covid crisis behind us.
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Complacent
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Conscientioous
con·sci·en·tious — kän(t)-shē-ˈen(t)-shəs
If someone is conscientious, that person strives to do what’s right and to carry out their duties.
— Her conscientious attitude as the lead attorney instilled confidence in her clients.
— To be conscientious, you must be willing to do the right thing even when it’s complicated.
— A decision guided by or done with a sense of right or proper is a conscientious decision.
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Write A Comment Describe the term conscientious objector in referring to military service.
Conscientious/Conscientiously
Conscientiousness
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Fervid
fer·vid — ˈfər-vəd
Fervid describes heated emotions like anger, love, or desire.
— You might hear a politician deliver a fervid speech if they are especially worked up over an issue.
— The Christian fervid attacks on image worship led to the expulsion of that sect of Hinduism.
— His fervid appeals enabled him to collect over a hundred thousand dollars for the refugees.
Fervid is an adjective but has a static quality compared to our second word, Fervent. / ˈfər-vənt
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Fervent
fer·vent — ˈfər-vənt
Use fervent to describe a person or thing with strong feelings or enthusiasm. Its meaning is like Fiery but less graphic.
—If you have a fervent desire to become an actress, you’ll stop at nothing to realize your dream.
— The mystic dance of the dervishes is the outward expression of the body caused by a Sufi’s fervent love of God.
Fervent vs. Fervid: These words are very close in meaning and usage, with fervent having a more dynamic quality.
Fervid / Fervent
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Palpable
pal·pa·ble — ˈpal-pə-bəl
Capable of being touched or felt or easily perceived; obvious.
— The attraction between the actors was palpable even off camera.
— There was palpable tension in the room.
— The excitement in the stadium was palpable.
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Palpable / adj.
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Alleviate / verb
al·le·vi·ate — ə-ˈlē-vē-ˌāt
alleviated; alleviating; alleviates
Alleviate has this sense of lightening burdens such as physical pain or emotional duress.
— Practicing yoga every morning alleviates my back pain without prescription medication.
— Restless leg syndrome, deep vein thrombosis, or any circulatory problem is alleviated by compression legwear.
— If you want a bigger challenge, try alleviating traffic congestion or world hunger. ;)
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Alleviate / verb
al·le·vi·ate — ə-ˈlē-vē-ˌāt
alleviated / alleviating / alleviates
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Longevity
lon·gev·i·ty / län-ˈje-və-tē
Something with longevity has the ability to last for a long time. While tortoises are not known for their quickness, their longevity is amazing.
At the root of longevity is the word long. So when you see longevity, think “a long time.”
— Washing machine producers are trying to increase their product’s longevity.
— Human beings longevity seems to have topped out at about 120 years.
— Don’t forget to seal the wood with deck sealant for longevity.
