Extracted from lessons' notes - PART 3

Question 1

weaponize

Answer 1

To adapt something for use as a weapon. Example: “They tried to weaponize the technology.”

Question 2

PTSD

Answer 2

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a mental health condition triggered by a terrifying event. Example: “He was diagnosed with PTSD after the accident.”

Question 3

theatrical

Answer 3

Related to acting, drama, or the theater. Example: “Her performance was very theatrical.”

Question 4

sheltered

Answer 4

Protected from difficulties or unpleasant realities. Example: “They led a sheltered life in the countryside.”

Question 5

in-demand

Answer 5

Highly sought after; popular. Example: “She is an in-demand graphic designer.”

Question 6

supplement

Answer 6

To add to something to make it complete or better. Example: “He worked a second job to supplement his income.”

Question 7

standstill

Answer 7

A situation in which all movement or activity has stopped. Example: “The negotiations reached a standstill.”

Question 8

frett (fret)

Answer 8

To worry or be anxious. Example: “Don’t fret about the small details.”

Question 9

idiom

Answer 9

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.”

Question 10

hypothetical

Answer 10

Based on or serving as a hypothesis (a supposed or assumed idea). Example: “We discussed a hypothetical scenario where we won the lottery.”

Question 11

plausible

Answer 11

Seeming reasonable or probable. Example: “Her explanation sounded plausible.”

Question 12

legible

Answer 12

Clear enough to read. Example: “His handwriting is barely legible.”

Question 13

condone

Answer 13

To accept or allow behavior that is morally wrong or offensive. Example: “We cannot condone such rude behavior.”

Question 14

disposable income

Answer 14

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.”

Question 15

unanimous

Answer 15

Fully in agreement; when all parties agree. Example: “The decision was unanimous.”

Question 16

supplementary

Answer 16

Provided in addition to what already exists. Example: “She took a supplementary course in mathematics.”

Question 17

amputation

Answer 17

The action of surgically cutting off a limb. Example: “He underwent an amputation after the accident.”

Question 18

selective amnesia

Answer 18

The tendency to forget things that are inconvenient or unpleasant to remember. Example: “He claimed selective amnesia during the trial.”

Question 19

incentive

Answer 19

A thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something. Example: “The company offered financial incentives to boost productivity.”

Question 20

accountability

Answer 20

The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility. Example: “There must be accountability for the project’s failures.”

Question 21

transparency

Answer 21

The quality of being easily seen through; openness. Example: “The government promised more transparency in its dealings.”

Question 22

sedentary

Answer 22

Spending much time seated; inactive. Example: “A sedentary lifestyle can lead to health problems.”

Question 23

treacherous

Answer 23

Hazardous because of hidden or unpredictable dangers. Example: “The journey through the mountains was treacherous.”

Question 24

scorched

Answer 24

Burned by flames or heat. Example: “The scorched earth was evidence of the fire.”

Question 25

back burner

Answer 25

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.”

Question 26

catastrophe

Answer 26

An event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering; a disaster. Example: “The earthquake was a catastrophe for the region.”

Question 27

undermine

Answer 27

To weaken or damage something gradually. Example: “Her constant criticism undermined his confidence.”

Question 28

courteous

Answer 28

Polite, respectful, or considerate in manner. Example: “The staff were courteous and helpful.”

Question 29

legislate

Answer 29

To make or enact laws. Example: “The government plans to legislate against discrimination.”

Question 30

pseudo

Answer 30

Not genuine; sham. Example: “The theory was dismissed as pseudo-science.”

Question 31

interference

Answer 31

The action of interfering or the process of being interfered with. Example: “The interference from the other team disrupted our plans.”

Question 32

revelation

Answer 32

A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one that is made known in a dramatic way. Example: “The book was a revelation to him.”

Question 33

glimmer

Answer 33

A faint or wavering light or a faint sign of a feeling or quality. Example: “She saw a glimmer of hope in the distance.”