Deck 6 Flashcards
infusion (n)
/ɪnˈfjuːʒ(ə)n/
- A drink, remedy, or extract prepared by soaking tea leaves or herbs in liquid
- The introduction of a new element or quality into something
instantiate (v)
/ɪnˈstanʃɪeɪt/
Represent as or by an instance
(be instantiated) (Of a universal or abstract concept) be represented by an actual example.
nascent (adj)
/ˈnas(ə)nt/
(Especially of a process or organization) just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential
inkling (n)
/ˈɪŋklɪŋ/
A slight knowledge or suspicion; a hint
mediocrity (n)
: /miːdɪˈɒkrɪti/
The quality or state of being mediocre
A person of mediocre ability
recrimination (n)
/rɪˌkrɪmɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n/
An accusation in response to one from someone else
addendum (plural addenda)
/əˈdɛndəm/ /əˈdɛndə/
An item of additional material added at the end of a book or other publication
platitude (n)
/ˈplatɪtjuːd/
A remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful
cornucopia (n)
/ˌkɔːnjʊˈkəʊpɪə/
A symbol of plenty consisting of a goat’s horn overflowing with flowers, fruit, and corn.
An abundant supply of good things of a specified kind
coliseum/colosseum (n)
/ˌkɒləˈsiːəm/
A large theatre, cinema, or stadium
stymie (v)
/ˈstʌɪmi/
Prevent or hinder the progress of
execrate (v)
/ˈɛksɪkreɪt/
- Feel or express great loathing for
2. Curse; swear.
repast (n)
/rɪˈpɑːst/
A meal
umbrage (n)
/ˈʌmbrɪdʒ/
- Offence or annoyance
2. Shade or shadow, especially as cast by trees.
diabolical (adj)
/dʌɪəˈbɒlɪk(ə)l/
- Characteristic of the Devil, or so evil as to recall the Devil
- Disgracefully bad or unpleasant
