Enska CC Flashcards
Blue collar
Manual worker
Exclaim
Shout (of surprise)
Asymmetrical
Uneven
Lofty
Tall, high
Transcend
Surpass, go beyond
Discrepancy
Difference
(In) equity
Unfairness
Aversion
Strong dislike
Alternate
Switch between things
Barter
Trade
Indignant
Aggrieved, acting unfair
Agitated
Seeming nervous or upset
Hurl
Throw
Measly
Very small or few
Devour
Eat hungrily
Distasteful
Unpleasant
Petty
Little importance, trivial/minor
Resentment
Bitterness
Baffled
Shocked, surprised or confused
Anthropologist
Expert in human behaviour and communication
Egocentric
Self centerd
Inkling
Small idea
Gesture
Use hands or symbols to communicate
Repercussions
Reaction
Conspicuous
Looks suspicious
Generic
Common
Disreputable
Scandalous
Menageries
a collection of wild animals kept in captivity for exhibition
Sustain
Comfort, help, assist
Prohibit
Forbid or prevent
Correspond
Agree with
Discard
Get rid of, throw away
Pristine
In its original condition
Ideally
In a perfect world
Irretrievably
Incapable of being recovered or regained
Particle
Small piece of anything
Consult
Ask, seek information or advice
Exponentially
Increasing more and more rapidly
Accumulation
Gradual gathering of something
Indicate
Show, point out, advisable
Determine
Control, decide
Concentrate
Focus
Dissect
Analyse, cut up
Property
Possession, quality
Degrade
Demean
Captivate
Enthral, charm
Soar
Fly or rise high in the air
Neglect
Fail to take care of properly
Marvel
Wonder, miracle
Extend
Expand, enlarge
Demonize
Portray as wicked or threatening
Scarce
In short supply
Amateur
Non professional
Eliminate
Remove, get rid of
Aristocratic
Noble, titled, upper class
Detection
Observation, discovery
Analytical
Systematic, logical
Aesthetic
Appreciation of beauty
Hazardous
Dangerous, risky
Trivial
Of little value
Profound
Heartfelt, intense
Usher
Escort
Abundance
A very large quantity of something
Accelerate
Speed up
Torrent
a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid.
Outstrip
Surpass, exceed
Surge
Gush, outpouring
Generate
Produce or create
Heartening
increasing cheerfulness or confidence; encouraging.
Phase out
A gradual stopping
Convert
change the form, character, or function of something.
Futile
Pointless
Propose
Suggest
Combat
Fight, battle
Prepetrate
carry out or commit (a harmful, illegal, or immoral action).
Embody
Personify, incorporate
Garner
Gather, collect
Consensus
Agreement, harmony
Hence
For this reason
Conclusive
having or likely to have the effect of proving a case; decisive.
Methodology
a system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.
Dispute
Disagreement or argument
Distinguish
Recognize
Observe
Notice
Epidemic
Outbreak, plague
Propagate
Breed, grow
Discern
recognize or find out
Objective
of a person or their judgement) not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts.
Rational
Reasoned, logical
Compelling
Captivating, convincing
Betterment
Improvement
Pessimism
a tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.
Concession
Comprise
Deplete
use up the supply or resources of. Consume
Ensue
Result
Collective
Group of people acting together
Efficiency
Organised, order
Petroleum
Fossil fuel
Extrapolate
Estimate or conclude
Predecessors
a person who held a job or office before the current holder.
Retreat
Withdraw
Halt
Stop
Progressive
Continuing
Diversify
make or become more diverse or varied.
Entail
Necessity
Innovation
the action or process of innovating.
Relentless
Persistent
Resume
Restart, begin again
Stagnation
A state of not moving
Unrest
a feeling of disturbance and dissatisfaction
Autocratic
taking no account of other people’s wishes or opinions; domineering.
Xenophobia
Racism
Intractable
Hard to control or deal with
Insoluble
Impossible to solve
Vital
Essential
Amid
In the middle of
Flurry
Swirl
Literate
able to read and write.
Fraction
A small or tiny part of something
Sanitation
conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water
Populist
a person, especially a politician, who strives to appeal to ordinary people
Index
Guide
Aggravate
Annoy