Extracted from lessons' notes - PART 3 Flashcards
weaponize
To adapt something for use as a weapon. Example: “They tried to weaponize the technology.”
PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a mental health condition triggered by a terrifying event. Example: “He was diagnosed with PTSD after the accident.”
theatrical
Related to acting, drama, or the theater. Example: “Her performance was very theatrical.”
sheltered
Protected from difficulties or unpleasant realities. Example: “They led a sheltered life in the countryside.”
in-demand
Highly sought after; popular. Example: “She is an in-demand graphic designer.”
supplement
To add to something to make it complete or better. Example: “He worked a second job to supplement his income.”
standstill
A situation in which all movement or activity has stopped. Example: “The negotiations reached a standstill.”
frett (fret)
To worry or be anxious. Example: “Don’t fret about the small details.”
idiom
A phrase or expression that has a meaning different from the literal meaning of its individual words. Example: “It’s raining cats and dogs” is an idiom meaning it’s raining heavily.”
hypothetical
Based on or serving as a hypothesis (a supposed or assumed idea). Example: “We discussed a hypothetical scenario where we won the lottery.”
plausible
Seeming reasonable or probable. Example: “Her explanation sounded plausible.”
legible
Clear enough to read. Example: “His handwriting is barely legible.”
condone
To accept or allow behavior that is morally wrong or offensive. Example: “We cannot condone such rude behavior.”
disposable income
Income remaining after deduction of taxes and living expenses, available to be spent or saved as one wishes. Example: “With more disposable income, they could afford luxury holidays.”
unanimous
Fully in agreement; when all parties agree. Example: “The decision was unanimous.”
supplementary
Provided in addition to what already exists. Example: “She took a supplementary course in mathematics.”
amputation
The action of surgically cutting off a limb. Example: “He underwent an amputation after the accident.”
selective amnesia
The tendency to forget things that are inconvenient or unpleasant to remember. Example: “He claimed selective amnesia during the trial.”
incentive
A thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something. Example: “The company offered financial incentives to boost productivity.”
accountability
The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility. Example: “There must be accountability for the project’s failures.”
transparency
The quality of being easily seen through; openness. Example: “The government promised more transparency in its dealings.”
sedentary
Spending much time seated; inactive. Example: “A sedentary lifestyle can lead to health problems.”
treacherous
Hazardous because of hidden or unpredictable dangers. Example: “The journey through the mountains was treacherous.”
scorched
Burned by flames or heat. Example: “The scorched earth was evidence of the fire.”
back burner
To delay dealing with something until a later time. Example: “We had to put our plans on the back burner due to the budget cuts.”
catastrophe
An event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering; a disaster. Example: “The earthquake was a catastrophe for the region.”
undermine
To weaken or damage something gradually. Example: “Her constant criticism undermined his confidence.”
courteous
Polite, respectful, or considerate in manner. Example: “The staff were courteous and helpful.”
legislate
To make or enact laws. Example: “The government plans to legislate against discrimination.”
pseudo
Not genuine; sham. Example: “The theory was dismissed as pseudo-science.”
interference
The action of interfering or the process of being interfered with. Example: “The interference from the other team disrupted our plans.”
revelation
A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one that is made known in a dramatic way. Example: “The book was a revelation to him.”
glimmer
A faint or wavering light or a faint sign of a feeling or quality. Example: “She saw a glimmer of hope in the distance.”
