home run Flashcards
What is an abolitionist?
A person who favors the abolition of a practice or institution, especially capital punishment or slavery.
Example phrase: The abolitionist spoke passionately about the evils of slavery.
What are summations?
A concluding statement presenting a resume of the main points.
Example phrase: The lawyer gave powerful summations to the jury.
Define conjectures.
An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information; a guess.
Example phrase: His conjectures about the missing money were based on circumstantial evidence.
What are exemplifications?
An example or illustration; the act of illustrating or making clear by giving examples.
Example phrase: The teacher used many exemplifications to clarify the concept.
What does ‘behind’ mean?
In or to a place or position at the back of something.
Example phrase: The car was parked behind the house.
What does it mean to prattle?
Talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way.
Example phrase: She prattled on about her vacation.
What are doctrines?
A belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a church, political party, or other group.
Example phrase: The church’s doctrines were based on the Bible.
Define solemn.
Formal and dignified.
Example phrase: The funeral was a solemn occasion.
What does idolatrous mean?
Excessively worshipping one object or person.
Example phrase: The fans’ idolatrous devotion to the rock star was concerning.
What does it mean to condemn?
Express complete disapproval of, typically in public; censure.
Example phrase: The politician condemned the violence.
What does seldom mean?
Rarely or infrequently.
Example phrase: She seldom goes to the movies.
Define denizens.
An inhabitant or occupant of a particular place.
Example phrase: The denizens of the forest were startled by the noise.
What does arcane mean?
Understood by few; mysterious or secret.
Example phrase: The professor’s lecture was filled with arcane references.
What does lamented mean?
Mourned or regretted.
Example phrase: The lamented loss of the library saddened the town.
What does predestined mean?
Determined in advance by divine will or fate.
Example phrase: He believed his success was predestined.
Define latent.
Existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed.
Example phrase: She had a latent talent for painting.
What does acclaimed mean?
Publicly praised.
Example phrase: The movie was acclaimed by critics.
What does contingent mean?
Subject to chance.
Example phrase: Our plans are contingent on the weather.
What does renege mean?
Go back on a promise, undertaking, or contract.
Example phrase: He reneged on the deal.
What does deviatory mean?
Departing from an established course or accepted standards.
Example phrase: His deviatory behavior caused concern.
Define minute.
Extremely small.
Example phrase: The minute details were hard to see.
What does pliable mean?
Easily influenced or persuaded.
Example phrase: The clay was pliable and easy to shape.
What is solicitation?
The act of asking for or trying to obtain something from someone.
Example phrase: The company engaged in aggressive solicitation of new clients.
What does atrophy mean?
(Of body tissue or an organ) waste away, typically due to the degeneration of cells, or become vestigial during evolution.
Example phrase: Muscle atrophy can occur after prolonged inactivity.
Define discordant.
Disagreeing or incongruous.
Example phrase: The discordant notes ruined the melody.
What does emphatic mean?
Expressing something forcibly and clearly.
Example phrase: She gave an emphatic denial.
Define distinct.
Recognizably different in nature from something else of a similar type.
Example phrase: The two flavors had distinct tastes.
What does adept mean?
Very skilled or proficient at something.
Example phrase: He is adept at solving complex problems.
What does laggardly mean?
Slow; sluggish.
Example phrase: The team’s laggardly pace caused them to lose.
Define fanatical.
Filled with excessive and single-minded zeal.
Example phrase: The fanatical supporters cheered loudly.
What is indolence?
Avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness.
Example phrase: His indolence led to his failure.
What does incessantly mean?
Without interruption; constantly.
Example phrase: The rain fell incessantly.
Define fastidiously.
Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail; very concerned about cleanliness.
Example phrase: She cleaned the house fastidiously.
What does consternation mean?
Feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected.
Example phrase: The news caused consternation among the staff.
What does tactless mean?
Having or showing a lack of skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
Example phrase: His tactless remark offended everyone.
What does mutilated mean?
Inflict a violent and disfiguring injury on.
Example phrase: The document was mutilated beyond recognition.
Define frivolous.
Not having any serious purpose or value.
Example phrase: He wasted money on frivolous purchases.
What does tepid mean?
Only slightly warm; showing little enthusiasm.
Example phrase: The coffee was tepid.
What does incisive mean?
Intelligently analytical and clear-thinking.
Example phrase: Her incisive comments were insightful.
What does cursory mean?
Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
Example phrase: He gave the report a cursory glance.
Define meandering.
(Of a river or road) following a winding course.
Example phrase: The river meandered through the valley.
What does verbatim mean?
In exactly the same words as were used originally.
Example phrase: He repeated the quote verbatim.
What does mushroom mean in a figurative sense?
Grow or expand rapidly.
Example phrase: The business mushroomed in popularity.
Define eclectic.
Deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.
Example phrase: Her music collection was eclectic.
What does garish mean?
Obtrusively bright and showy; lurid.
Example phrase: The garish colors were overwhelming.
What does cordial mean?
Warm and friendly.
Example phrase: The meeting was cordial.
What does prophetic mean?
Accurately predicting what will happen in the future.
Example phrase: His prophetic words came true.
Define ostentatious.
Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.
Example phrase: His ostentatious lifestyle was criticized.
What does illicit mean?
Forbidden by law, rules, or custom.
Example phrase: They were involved in illicit activities.
Define genteel.
Polite, refined, or respectable, often in an affected or ostentatious way.
Example phrase: The genteel woman hosted elegant tea parties.
What does bellied mean?
Having a belly, especially a large or prominent one.
Example phrase: The frog was low bellied and squat.
Define deferential.
Respectful and polite.
Example phrase: She spoke in a deferential tone to her elders.
What does pious mean?
Devoutly religious.
Example phrase: The pious man attended church every Sunday.
