HFHA part 2 Flashcards
What does ‘sporadic’ mean?
Occasional
His attendance was sporadic at best.
What is the definition of ‘hew out’?
Carve out
They hewed out a space for themselves in the industry.
What does ‘scrutinized’ refer to?
Examined closely
The document was carefully scrutinized for errors.
Define ‘affinity’.
Natural liking
He has an affinity for classical music.
What does ‘exactitude’ imply?
Precision
Her exactitude in calculations ensured accuracy.
What is the meaning of ‘unyielding’?
Stubborn
His unyielding determination led to success.
What does it mean to ‘extrapolate’?
Infer from data
Scientists extrapolate future trends based on current data.
Define ‘candor’.
Honesty
Her candor was refreshing in the discussion.
What does ‘dogmatic’ mean?
Strongly opinionated
His dogmatic views left no room for debate.
What does ‘jostle’ refer to?
Push or shove
The commuters jostled for space on the train.
What is the definition of ‘banal’?
Unoriginal
His speech was filled with banal clichés.
What does ‘prudence’ mean?
Cautious judgment
She handled the situation with great prudence.
Define ‘vacillating’.
Indecisive
His vacillating stance frustrated his team.
What does ‘stalwart’ imply?
Loyal and strong
She was a stalwart supporter of the cause.
What does ‘pretentious’ mean?
Trying to seem more important
His pretentious manner annoyed everyone.
What does ‘inextricable’ mean?
Impossible to separate
Their fates were inextricably linked.
Define ‘subversive’.
Seeking to overthrow
The novel contained subversive political ideas.
What does ‘presage’ refer to?
Sign of future events
Dark clouds presage a coming storm.
What is the meaning of ‘inducement’?
Motive or stimulus
The bonus was an inducement to work harder.
What does ‘extraneous’ mean?
Irrelevant
The report contained extraneous details.
Define ‘pernicious’.
Harmful
Smoking has a pernicious effect on health.
What does ‘insular’ imply?
Narrow-minded
His insular mindset limited his worldview.
What is the definition of ‘ingenious’?
Clever and inventive
The solution was truly ingenious.
What does ‘pristine’ mean?
Pure and untouched
The beach remained pristine despite tourism.
What does ‘stymied’ refer to?
Blocked or hindered
His progress was stymied by lack of funds.
What does ‘defunct’ mean?
No longer in use
The old factory is now defunct.
What does ‘notorious’ imply?
Famous for something bad
The criminal was notorious for his heists.
What is the meaning of ‘unpalatability’?
Unpleasant taste
The unpalatability of the dish was obvious.
precipitating
cause event to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely
“the incident precipitated a political crisis”
What does ‘corroborate’ mean?
Confirm with evidence
The witness corroborated his story.
What does ‘circumvent’ imply?
Avoid by being clever
They found a way to circumvent the law.
Define ‘disparage’.
Criticize unfairly
He disparaged his colleague’s efforts.
What does ‘outstrip’ mean?
Surpass
The new model outstripped its predecessor in speed.
What does ‘obviate’ refer to?
Prevent
Proper planning can obviate many problems.
What does ‘sequester’ mean?
Isolate
The jury was sequestered during the trial.
putative
generally considered or reputed to be.
“the putative author of the book”
What does ‘elide’ mean?
Leave out
The speech elided key details.
What does ‘thwarted’ imply?
Prevented from happening
His attempts were thwarted at every turn.
Define ‘verdant’.
Green and lush
The verdant fields stretched for miles.
What does ‘festoons’ refer to?
Decorations
The hall was decorated with festive festoons.
What does ‘percolate’ mean?
Spread gradually
New ideas slowly percolated through the team.
What is the definition of ‘dissimilitude’?
Dissimilarity
The dissimilitude between the twins was striking.
What does ‘virtuosity’ imply?
Great skill
His virtuosity on the violin was unmatched.
What does ‘concomitant’ mean?
Accompanying
The rise in crime was concomitant with poverty.
Define ‘agglomeration’.
Cluster or mass
The city was an agglomeration of cultures.
What does ‘intercede’ mean?
Intervene
She interceded on his behalf.
What does ‘anthropomorphic’ refer to?
Giving human traits to non-human things
The cartoon had anthropomorphic animals.
What does ‘disconcerting’ imply?
Disturbing
His sudden change in behavior was disconcerting.
What is the meaning of ‘imperceptible’?
Not able to be perceived
The change was nearly imperceptible.
What does ‘insurmountable’ mean?
Impossible to overcome
The obstacles seemed insurmountable.
Define ‘facetious’.
Joking inappropriately
His facetious remarks were inappropriate.
What does ‘vignette’ refer to?
Short descriptive scene
The book included several vignettes of daily life.
What does ‘ambidextrous’ mean?
Equally skilled with both hands
She is ambidextrous and can write with both hands.
Define ‘colloquialism’.
Informal phrase
His speech was filled with colloquialisms.
What does ‘transpose’ mean?
Switch positions
He transposed the letters by mistake.
What does ‘irrefutable’ imply?
Cannot be disproven
The evidence was irrefutable.
What does ‘appease’ mean?
Calm
She tried to appease the angry customer.
What is the meaning of ‘anomalous’?
Unusual
His results were anomalous compared to others.
What does ‘inexplicable’ mean?
Unexplainable
His actions were inexplicable.
What does ‘interdicted’ refer to?
Prohibited
The area was interdicted for safety reasons.
Define ‘supposition’.
Assumption
His argument was based on mere supposition.
What does ‘acquiesce’ mean?
Agree reluctantly
She acquiesced to their demands.
What does ‘epitomized’ imply?
Represented perfectly
He epitomized the ideal leader.
What does ‘elicit’ mean?
Draw out
The teacher elicited thoughtful responses.
What does ‘disquieted’ mean?
Made uneasy
She was disquieted by the strange noise.
