Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

english vocab > English deck 5 > Flashcards

English deck 5 Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
Proverbs and Idioms flashcards
1
Q

Fierce argument. Also refutation of someone’s views. Eg. Her article is a fierce polemic against inequality in society. Eg. I managed to discuss the issue with Tor without resorting to polemics. Pic 1 = pole + mic Pic 2 = 2 people arguing. Pic 3 = they fighting with the poles and mic

A

Polemic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Agnostic

A

If you don’t believe in God. Or if you don’t believe and a unsure about something and unwilling to commit. Eg. Political agnostics. Eg. The VC firm is industry agnostic. Ie they don’t specialise in any one industry. Eg. I’m agnostic as to which industry I’ll purse in my new business venture. As long as it meets certain criteria.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

To show or describe something clearly and precisely. Eg. Tor clearly delineated the steps that must be taken to grow the company. Eg. The report clearly delineates the current state of the market. Eg. The characters in the story were clearly delineated. Picture. 1. = dee + Lynne + eating Picture 2. = big movie screen high resolution Combine pic. = dee and Lynne eating while watching movie.

A

Delineate

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

To preach Christianity / the word of God. The earliest attempt to xxxx the aborigines of Australia by a separate mission was that of the Church Missionary Society in 1825. I’ve tried to xxxxx the Internet to Buffett

A

Evangelise

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Sacrosanct

A

: too important and respected to be changed, criticized, etc. Eg. Israeli and Palestinians both view their national identities as xxxxx and more important than anything else. Eg. the government’s most xxxx institutions Eg The tradition is regarded as xxxxx

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Brevity

A

The quality of expressing a lot briefly and In few words. Ie tersness Eg. And that sentiment, in all its xxxx, summarizes the perpetual dilemma we face right now. For the sake of xxxx let me begin by saying. I enjoyed the xxxx of your newsletter this week.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Very bad and easily noticeable Eg. the public perception is that too many corporate executives have committed xxxx breaches of trust by cooking the books. Eg. The students work was marred with xxxxx spelling errors.

A

Egregious

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Egregious

A

Very bad and easily noticeable Eg. the public perception is that too many corporate executives have committed xxxx breaches of trust by cooking the books. Eg. The students work was marred with xxxxx spelling errors.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

A hinderance that makes it difficult to do something. The run would have been hard even without the xxxx of heavy rain He has a speech xxxx which makes it difficult to understand him

A

Impediment

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Proponent

A

a person who puts forward a proposition or proposal. a person who argues in favor of something. An advocate. Eg. Yes I was a xxxx of the Vietnam war. Eg. I’m a xxxx of electric cars.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Impediment

A

A hinderance that makes it difficult to do something. The run would have been hard even without the xxxx of heavy rain He has a speech xxxx which makes it difficult to understand him

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Polemic

A

Fierce argument. Also refutation of someone’s views. Eg. Her article is a fierce polemic against inequality in society. Eg. I managed to discuss the issue with Tor without resorting to polemics. Pic 1 = pole + mic Pic 2 = 2 people arguing. Pic 3 = they fighting with the poles and mic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Having or showing an evil character. He acted with depraved indifference to human suffering.

A

Depraved

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Exemption from punishment Eg. The xxxx enjoyed by military officials is what allowed for the civilian killings to occur Eg. Tor mistakingly believed he could insult people with xxxx

A

Impunity

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

: not allowing something (such as water or light) to enter or pass through : not bothered or affected by something Eg He looked at her, xxxxx to her tears … Eg. the trunk is encased in so hard a bark, as to be almost xxxx to a bullet Eg. the material for this coat is supposed to be xxxxx to rain> Eg. the rain forest is xxxxx to all but the most dedicated explorers>

A

Impervious

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Impunity

A

Exemption from punishment Eg. The xxxx enjoyed by military officials is what allowed for the civilian killings to occur Eg. Tor mistakingly believed he could insult people with xxxx

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Disparage

A

To describe someone or something as unimportant, Weak or bad. Few occupations are more xxxxed than 2nd hand car salesman. Voters don’t like political advertisements in which opponents xxxx one another. It’s a mistake to xxxx their achievements. The article xxxxxed polo as a game for the wealthy.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Acrimonious

A

Bitter and angry. Eg the debate was more xxxx than professional.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

: a very steep side of a mountain or cliff : a point where danger, trouble, or difficulty begins : a very steep or overhanging place : a hazardous situation; broadly : brink Eg. How did South Africa manage to turn back from the xxxx of apartheid. Eg. The Cambodian refugees where forced over the xxxx from which it would be almost impossible to turn back.

A

Precipice

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Reprobate

A

A depraved, unprincipled, wicked person. A person rejected by God and beyond hope of salvation. Rob going to meet his reprobate Friend JILLA in Bali this weekend.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

An important period or factor. That serves as a dividing line. Eg. Was a watershed year Pic 1 = water + shed Combined pic = water flowing and dividing the shed in half.

A

Watershed

22
Q

Mitigate

A

To make less severe. Eg. To xxxx consequences or to xxx the damage. Pic 1 = mit + gate Pic 2 = to reduce cold Combine pic = mit on gate keeps cold out.

23
Q

Evangelise

A

To preach Christianity / the word of God. The earliest attempt to xxxx the aborigines of Australia by a separate mission was that of the Church Missionary Society in 1825. I’ve tried to xxxxx the Internet to Buffett

24
Q

Slew (noun).

A

A large number of things. Eg. He has written a xxxx of books.

25
Q

Involved deeply in an argument conflict or difficult situation Eg I don’t want to be xxxxxed in your crazy schemes. Eg. He became xxxxed in a dispute between 2 guys he barely knew.

A

Embroiled

26
Q

Delineate

A

To show or describe something clearly and precisely. Eg. Tor clearly delineated the steps that must be taken to grow the company. Eg. The report clearly delineates the current state of the market. Eg. The characters in the story were clearly delineated. Picture. 1. = dee + Lynne + eating Picture 2. = big movie screen high resolution Combine pic. = dee and Lynne eating while watching movie.

27
Q

Reprobate

A

A depraved, unprincipled, wicked person. A person rejected by God and beyond hope of salvation. Rob going to meet his reprobate Friend JILLA in Bali this weekend.

28
Q

Tenuous

A

not certain, definite, or strong : flimsy, weak, or uncertain Eg He has a xxxxx grasp on reality The local theater has had a xxxxx existence in recent years. He could demonstrate only a xxxx claim to ownership

29
Q

To make less severe. Eg. To xxxx consequences or to xxx the damage. Pic 1 = mit + gate Pic 2 = to reduce cold Combine pic = mit on gate keeps cold out.

A

Mitigate

30
Q

Depraved

A

Having or showing an evil character. He acted with depraved indifference to human suffering.

31
Q

Precipice

A

: a very steep side of a mountain or cliff : a point where danger, trouble, or difficulty begins : a very steep or overhanging place : a hazardous situation; broadly : brink Eg. How did South Africa manage to turn back from the xxxx of apartheid. Eg. The Cambodian refugees where forced over the xxxx from which it would be almost impossible to turn back.

32
Q

A large number of things. Eg. He has written a xxxx of books.

A

Slew (noun).

33
Q

A depraved, unprincipled, wicked person. A person rejected by God and beyond hope of salvation. Rob going to meet his reprobate Friend JILLA in Bali this weekend.

A

Reprobate

34
Q

Vernacular

A

: of, relating to, or using the language of ordinary speech rather than formal writing : of or relating to the common style of a particular time, place, or group What is the xxxx and why was it’s use in writing important? The xxxxx is the everyday language people speak in a region. It is important because when authors began writing in xxxxxxx, many more people could read their work.

35
Q

A depraved, unprincipled, wicked person. A person rejected by God and beyond hope of salvation. Rob going to meet his reprobate Friend JILLA in Bali this weekend.

A

Reprobate

36
Q

Renegade

A

: a person who leaves one group, religion, etc., and joins another that opposes it : someone or something that causes trouble and cannot be controlled Eg. They are renegades from the Republican Party. Eg. He’s a renegade trader. Eg. There were pirates and renegades on the sea route.

37
Q

Bitter and angry. Eg the debate was more xxxx than professional.

A

Acrimonious

38
Q

: of, relating to, or using the language of ordinary speech rather than formal writing : of or relating to the common style of a particular time, place, or group What is the xxxx and why was it’s use in writing important? The xxxxx is the everyday language people speak in a region. It is important because when authors began writing in xxxxxxx, many more people could read their work.

A

Vernacular

39
Q

Polarise /polarising.

A

To cause people/opinions to form into different groups. Eg The war has xxxxxed the nation. Eg I think the new policy might xxxx the company even more than it is now.

40
Q

Embroiled

A

Involved deeply in an argument conflict or difficult situation Eg I don’t want to be xxxxxed in your crazy schemes. Eg. He became xxxxed in a dispute between 2 guys he barely knew.

41
Q

a person who puts forward a proposition or proposal. a person who argues in favor of something. An advocate. Eg. Yes I was a xxxx of the Vietnam war. Eg. I’m a xxxx of electric cars.

A

Proponent

42
Q

If you don’t believe in God. Or if you don’t believe and a unsure about something and unwilling to commit. Eg. Political agnostics. Eg. The VC firm is industry agnostic. Ie they don’t specialise in any one industry. Eg. I’m agnostic as to which industry I’ll purse in my new business venture. As long as it meets certain criteria.

A

Agnostic

43
Q

: a person who leaves one group, religion, etc., and joins another that opposes it : someone or something that causes trouble and cannot be controlled Eg. They are renegades from the Republican Party. Eg. He’s a renegade trader. Eg. There were pirates and renegades on the sea route.

A

Renegade

44
Q

Finagle

A

: to get (something) in a clever or dishonest way. Or : to trick (someone) in order to get something Eg. A con man xxxxx ed my neighbor out of four hundred dollars. Eg. let me look at my schedule and see if I can’t xxxxx a visit to the museum>

45
Q

To cause people/opinions to form into different groups. Eg The war has xxxxxed the nation. Eg I think the new policy might xxxx the company even more than it is now.

A

Polarise /polarising.

46
Q

The quality of expressing a lot briefly and In few words. Ie tersness Eg. And that sentiment, in all its xxxx, summarizes the perpetual dilemma we face right now. For the sake of xxxx let me begin by saying. I enjoyed the xxxx of your newsletter this week.

A

Brevity

47
Q

not certain, definite, or strong : flimsy, weak, or uncertain Eg He has a xxxxx grasp on reality The local theater has had a xxxxx existence in recent years. He could demonstrate only a xxxx claim to ownership

A

Tenuous

48
Q

: too important and respected to be changed, criticized, etc. Eg. Israeli and Palestinians both view their national identities as xxxxx and more important than anything else. Eg. the government’s most xxxx institutions Eg The tradition is regarded as xxxxx

A

Sacrosanct

49
Q

Watershed

A

An important period or factor. That serves as a dividing line. Eg. Was a watershed year Pic 1 = water + shed Combined pic = water flowing and dividing the shed in half.

50
Q

To describe someone or something as unimportant, Weak or bad. Few occupations are more xxxxed than 2nd hand car salesman. Voters don’t like political advertisements in which opponents xxxx one another. It’s a mistake to xxxx their achievements. The article xxxxxed polo as a game for the wealthy.

A

Disparage

51
Q

: to get (something) in a clever or dishonest way. Or : to trick (someone) in order to get something Eg. A con man xxxxx ed my neighbor out of four hundred dollars. Eg. let me look at my schedule and see if I can’t xxxxx a visit to the museum>

A

Finagle

52
Q

Impervious

A

: not allowing something (such as water or light) to enter or pass through : not bothered or affected by something Eg He looked at her, xxxxx to her tears … Eg. the trunk is encased in so hard a bark, as to be almost xxxx to a bullet Eg. the material for this coat is supposed to be xxxxx to rain> Eg. the rain forest is xxxxx to all but the most dedicated explorers>

english vocab (9 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions