Gre 2 Flashcards
Heretical - həˈretɪkl
Having beliefs or opinions that people in authority or in a particular religion don’t agree with or in philosophy or politics that challenge established norms.
Hieroglyph - ˈhɑɪərəglɪf (2)
A character from an ancient Egyptian system of writing. Also a picture or symbol representing a word, phrase, or idea, especially one used in early forms of writing
Something that is hard to understand or decipher
Hone - həʊn (2)
To sharpen or improve something, usually a skill
To make an object sharp
Husband - ˈhʌzbənd (2)
A man married to a woman or a man
To use or manage and organize something carefully so that you do not run out of it
Nonplussed - ˌnɑːnˈplʌst (2)
Confused and unsure how to react
Not worried or not bothered
Noxious - ˈnɑːkʃəs
Harmful, poisonous or unpleasant, revolting and undesirable, especially to the senses.
Nuance - ˈnuːɑːns (2)
A very small difference in color, tone, meaning, expression or feeling.
Expressing things in a way that is indirect and delicate.
Obdurate - ˈɑːbdərət (2)
Stubborn, refusing to change your opinions or actions
Hard-hearted, showing no sympathy for others
Obsequious - əbˈsiːkwiəs
Being too eager to help or agree with someone, usually to gain advantage
Obstinate - ˈɑːbstɪnət
Stubborn and refusing to change one’s opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so
Not easily yielding to treatment or cure
Obviate - ˈɑːbvieɪt
to avoid or stop something from being necessary
Obviate means to prevent or avoid something from happening, typically by taking action beforehand. For example, wearing sunscreen can obviate the risk of getting sunburned.
It is a formal and rarely used word, mostly used in academic or technical writing or spoken language. Therefore, it is important to use this word in a context where it fits appropriately, as it is not common in everyday conversation.
Occlude - əˈkluːd (3)
To block or stop something from being seen or get through
In chemistry, to absorb an element into a large whole
In dentistry, to align the upper and lower teeth properly
Occlude means to block or obstruct something from moving or passing through. You might use it when talking about a physical obstruction like a door that is closing and preventing someone from entering a room.
You could also use it in a medical context, for example, when discussing a blocked artery.
Occlude describes something preventing another thing from moving or happening.
Connotation - ˌkɑːnəˈteɪʃn
An idea or feeling that a word makes you think about in addition to its main meaning.
When we use a word, it might not only describe the thing we’re talking about, but it can also make us feel certain emotions or have certain ideas about it.
For example, the word “dog” might make you think of a loyal, friendly pet. This extra feeling or idea that comes with a word is called its connotation .
It’s important to understand connotations because they can change the way other people understand what we mean.
Respiratory - ˈrespərətɔːri
related to breathing or the organs that help in breathing.
Respiratory is often used to describe something related to breathing. For example, if someone has a respiratory infection, that means they have an illness that affects their ability to breathe properly.
Another example would be a respiratory therapist, who is a healthcare professional that helps people with breathing problems.
So the word respiratory is used to talk about anything that has to do with breathing or the respiratory system in the body.
Foreboding - fɔːrˈbəʊdiŋ (2)
A feeling that something bad is going to happen.
Warning or suggesting that something bad will happen.
Foreboding describes a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen in the future.
It is often used when describing a sense of impending danger or an ominous feeling about a situation. For example, a person may have a foreboding feeling about an upcoming test or a storm that is about to hit.
It is important to understand the context of the situation before using the word ‘ foreboding .’
Ominous - ˈɑːmɪnəs
Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen
Ominous means something bad or unpleasant is going to happen or is about to happen.
It describes situations or events that are scary or threatening in some way. For example, if you see dark clouds in the sky, it can be ominous because it might indicate a storm is coming.
It is also used in a sense of giving a feeling of foreboding or fear.
Fad - fæd
A fashion or trend, that is very popular for a short time, then forgotten quickly.
A fad refers to a trend or craze that becomes popular for a short period of time. It could be a fashion trend, a popular dance move, a type of diet, or any other kind of activity that people start doing suddenly and out of nowhere.
Fads usually fade away quickly and lose their popularity in a few weeks or months. Examples of fads include the “Harlem Shake” dance trend, the “Ice Bucket Challenge” charity trend, and the Atkins diet craze.
Tantrum - ˈtæntrəm
An uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, usually in a young child. Could be reaction to not getting what one wants
Tantrum describes an uncontrollable outburst of anger or frustration, usually displayed by children. This happens when a child does not get what they want, or things don’t go as they had hoped.
Tantrums can include screaming, crying, kicking, and throwing things. As an English learner, you can use the word tantrum when talking about children who exhibit this kind of behavior.
It is important to note that tantrums are not acceptable behavior and should be addressed through appropriate discipline and communication.
Perspicacity
perspicuity - ˌpɝː.spɪˈkjuː.ə.t̬i (2)
the quality of being clear and easy to understand.
the ability to think, write, or speak clearly
Melancholy
Obstinate
Gourmet
Colloquialism
Exasperate
Interjection
Prejudice
