Intelligence Flashcards
parochial
(n.) narrow, insulator
Eg: Such a view is parochial
dexterous
(adj. ) skilful, proficient
eg: A dexterous surgeon
discernment
(n. ) ability to make good judgement about ppl, acumen, rationality
eg: Students should show discernment and refrain from casual sex until they are in a steady relationship and married.
discretion
(n. ) judgement, flexibility, carefulness
eg: She knew that she can rely on his discretion
eloquent
(adj. ) expressive, articulate, fluent
eg: An eloquent speech
fatuous
(adj. ) unintelligent, very silly and stupid
eg: Her decision to quit job is fatuous.
flair
(n. ) natural ability to do sth very well
eg: Most Singaporeans have a flair for language
unintelligible
(adj.) incomprehensible, unable to understand
Eg: the political fracas over the naming of an Indonesian worship (Usman Haran), would be intelligible w/o a knowledge of SEA history and Konfrontasi
stultifying
(adj.) so boring that you feel that you are losing the ability to think; numbing
Eg: none of these papers are stultifying
sagacity
(n. ) good judgement and understanding, wisdom, knowledge
eg: Citizens must also develop the sagacity to discern for themselves if news is fake
local talent
homegrown expertise
eloquence
(n.) fluent or persuasive speaking or writing
Eg: a preacher of great power and eloquence
astute
(adj.) sharp
Eg: an astute businessman
adept
(adj. ) highly skilled; expert
eg: she is adept at cutting through the red tape.
dupe
(v. ) deceive; hoax; fool
eg: the newspaper was duped into publishing an untrue story.