EC3 Flashcards
overt
overtly (adverb)
covert (ant)
open, public (syn)
In Relevance Theory, ostensive communication refers to overt communication, where the speaker intentionally helps the hearer recognize the intended meaning of an utterance to minimize misunderstandings.
covert
covertly (adverb)
overt (ant)
secret, hidden (syn)
In the 1950s, the CIA initiated MKUltra, a covert experimental program centered on clandestine mind-control research, employing drugs and torture to devise advanced interrogation techniques.
paucity
pauce (adj)
abundance (ant)
scarcity, dearth (syn)
Despite the paucity of information about the cosmos and its origins, astrophysicists estimate its formation occurred approximately 13.8 billion years ago.
rudimentary
rudiments (noun)
rudimentariness (noun)
advanced (ant)
basic, elementary, limited (syn)
Although scientists have successfully traced life forms back to their origins with the help of the theory of evolution, we still have only a rudimentary understanding of how life first emerged, making it one of the most fascinating unanswered questions today.
warrant
warrantable (adj)
ban, disallow, unauthorized (ant)
justify, call for, authorized (syn)
The rising rates of prescription drug abuse in the USA warrant urgent policy intervention, as they justify the need for stricter regulations on prescription practices and better access to addiction treatment.
antithesis
antithesize (verb)
antithetical (adj)
antithetically (adverb)
opposite (syn)
epitome, identical (ant)
Kopernik’s heliocentric model is the antithesis of the geocentric theory, as it asserts that the Earth and planets revolve around the Sun, rather than the Sun revolving around the Earth.
epitome
epitomize (verb)
epitomic (adj)
epitomically (adverb)
embodiment, essence, prototype (syn)
antithesis, follower? (ant)
Marie Curie’s research on radioactivity, including her discovery of radium and polonium, is the epitome of scientific dedication and innovation, showcasing how her perseverance led to groundbreaking advances in physics. chemistry and medicine.
erudite (adj)
eruditely (adverb)
erudition (noun)
knowledgeable, intellectual (syn)
ill-educated (ant)
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson’s erudite discussions on astrophysics effortlessly engage lay audiences, as he skillfully conveys complex cosmic concepts in an accessible and captivating manner.
exacerbate
exacerbation (noun)
exacerbatingly (adverb)
exacerbation (noun)
worsen, aggravate (syn)
soothe, reduce (ant)
Having a phone nearby while studying is likely to increase distractions, exacerbating the already difficult task of staying focused.
pedantic
pedantically
pedanticalness
perfectionist, overscrupulous (syn)
disorderly, careless (ant)
Pedantic tendencies often lead to an overemphasis on trivial details, diverting attention from more significant issues and hindering productive discussions.
