engrish Flashcards
anonymity?
Condition of being nameless or unknown.
Anonymity often plays a significant role in online interactions and privacy concerns.
antagonism.
Hostility, active opposition.
Antagonism can occur in various contexts, including personal relationships and political debates.
coalesce?
To grow together; to combine.
Coalescing can refer to ideas, groups, or even physical substances.
colloquial
Conversational; used in informal speech or writing.
Colloquial language often varies significantly by region.
diminution
A lessening.
Diminution can apply to various contexts, such as size, intensity, or importance.
discerning.
Keenly perceptive; shrewd.
Discerning individuals often have a strong ability to judge well.
eulogy
High praise for a deceased person.
Eulogies are often delivered at funerals to honor the deceased.
euphemism
Use of an indirect expression in place of one that is harsh.
Euphemisms are often used to soften the impact of unpleasant truths.
indigent.
Poverty stricken.
Indigent individuals may require assistance and support from social services.
placid
Outwardly calm or composed; self-satisfied; peaceful.
Placid environments are often sought for relaxation and meditation.
repugnant
Disgusting; loathsome.
Repugnant behaviors or ideas often provoke strong negative reactions.
sequester.
To hide or keep away from others.
Sequestering can be used in legal contexts or to describe isolation for safety.
terse
Using only a few words but clear to the point; polished.
Terse communication can be effective in conveying messages succinctly.
untenable
That which cannot be maintained or occupied; incapable of being defended or held.
Untenable arguments or positions often lead to failure in debates.
placate.
To soothe.
Placating someone often involves addressing their concerns or grievances.
What does repudiate
Reject; to refuse to recognize, acknowledge or pay; to divorce or discard.
Repudiation can occur in personal relationships as well as in business agreements.
sectarian
Pertaining to a group within a larger group that is limited by common beliefs or interests.
Sectarian divisions can lead to conflict within societies.
tentative.
Made, done, or proposed experimentally; not definite or final; indicating timidity, hesitancy, or uncertainty.
Tentative plans may change based on circumstances.
unscathed?
Undamaged; unharmed.
Individuals can emerge unscathed from dangerous situations, both physically and emotionally.
vindictive.
Revengeful; unforgiving; bitter; spiteful.
Vindictive attitudes can lead to ongoing cycles of conflict.
