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July Aug 2021 Flashcards

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Sequitur

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The term non sequitur refers to a conclusion that isn’t aligned with previous statements or evidence. … For example, if someone asks what it’s like outside and you reply, “It’s 2:00,” you’ve just used a non sequitur or made a statement that does not follow what was being discussed.

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Bewilderment

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a feeling of being perplexed and confused.

“the three of them looked at him in bewilderment”

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Proverbial

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well known, especially so as to be stereotypical.

“the Welsh people, whose hospitality is proverbial”

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Dysentery

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infection of the intestines resulting in severe diarrhea with the presence of blood and mucus in the feces.

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Etymological

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relating to the origin and historical development of words and their meanings.
“an etymological dictionary”

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Analogue

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relating to or using signals or information represented by a continuously variable physical quantity such as spatial position, voltage, etc.
“analog signals”

a person or thing seen as comparable to another.
“an interior analogue of the exterior world”

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Indisputable

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unable to be challenged or denied.

“a far from indisputable fact”

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Mitigate

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make less severe, serious, or painful.
“he wanted to mitigate misery in the world”

lessen the gravity of (an offense or mistake).
“there had been a provocation that mitigated the offense to a degree”

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Curated

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(of online content, merchandise, information, etc.) selected, organized, and presented using professional or expert knowledge.
“individuals still desire curated news content”

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Throes

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intense or violent pain and struggle, especially accompanying birth, death, or great change.
“he convulsed in his death throes”

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Tandem

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a bicycle with seats and pedals for two riders, one behind the other

with two or more horses harnessed one behind another.
“I rode tandem to Paris”

having two things arranged one in front of the other.
“a tandem trailer”

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Delineate

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describe or portray (something) precisely.

“the law should delineate and prohibit behavior that is socially abhorrent”

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Anecdote

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a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.
“told anecdotes about his job

an account regarded as unreliable or hearsay.
“his wife’s death has long been the subject of rumor and anecdote”
the depiction of a minor narrative incident in a painting.
“the use of inversions of hierarchy, anecdote, and paradox by Magritte, Dali, and others”

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Reiterate

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say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.
“she reiterated that the administration would remain steadfast in its support”

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Aversive

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causing strong dislike or disinclination.
“an aversive agent is added, which gives the antifreeze an unpleasant taste”
relating to or denoting aversion therapy, a type of behavior therapy designed to make patients give up an undesirable habit by causing them to associate it with an unpleasant effect.
“a program of aversive treatment for criminal offenders”

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Perfuctory

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adjective
(of an action or gesture) carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection.
“he gave a perfunctory nod”

Quick brief cursory

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Aberration

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noun
a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.
“they described the outbreak of violence in the area as an aberration”

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Entice

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attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage.
“a show that should entice a new audience into the theater”

Tempt allure

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con·sci·en·tious

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of a person) wishing to do what is right, especially to do one’s work or duty well and thoroughly.
“a conscientious and hardworking clerk”

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Dismissive

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feeling or showing that something is unworthy of consideration.
“he is too dismissive of the importance of the industrialists”

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Reproachfully

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expressing disapproval or disappointment.

“she gave him a reproachful look”

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Vanquished

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defeat thoroughly.

“Mexican forces vanquished the French army in a battle in Puebla”

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Strewn

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untidily scattered.
“strewn flower petals”
covered with untidily scattered things.
“boulder-strewn slopes”

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Hasten

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be quick to do something.
“he hastened to refute the assertion”
move or travel hurriedly.
“we hastened back to Paris”

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Coerce

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persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats.
“they were coerced into silence”

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a·syn·chro·nous
/āˈsiNGkrənəs/

Synchronous

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Synchronous = happens at the same time. Asynchronous = doesn’t happen at the same time. … With asynchronous learning, the participants can learn at their own pace.Jul 22, 2020

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Purport

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appear or claim to be or do something, especially falsely; profess.
“she is not the person she purports to be”

the meaning or substance of something, typically a document or speech.
“I do not understand the purport of your remarks”

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Dovetail

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a joint formed by one or more tapered projections (tenons) on one piece which interlock with corresponding notches or recesses (mortises) in another.
verb
join together by means of a dovetail.

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Profound

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of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense.
“profound feelings of disquiet”

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(of a person or statement) having or showing great knowledge or insight.
“a profound philosopher”

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Earnest

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resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction.

“an earnest student”

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Propensity

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an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.
“a propensity for violence”

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Ostensibly

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apparently or purportedly, but perhaps not actually.
“portrayed as a blue-collar type, ostensibly a carpenter”

Apparently seemingly

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Collectivism vs individualism

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Collectivism, any of several types of social organization in which the individual is seen as being subordinate to a social collectivity such as a state, a nation, a race, or a social class. Collectivism may be contrasted with individualism (q.v.), in which the rights and interests of the individual are emphasized.

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Remiss

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lacking care or attention to duty; negligent.

“it would be very remiss of me not to pass on that information”

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Bandwidth

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the energy or mental capacity required to deal with a situation.
“he lives alone, and says he doesn’t have the bandwidth to handle a steady relationship”

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Assuage

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make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense.
“the letter assuaged the fears of most members”

satisfy (an appetite or desire).
“an opportunity occurred to assuage her desire for knowledge”

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Novelty

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the quality of being new, original, or unusual.
“the novelty of being a married woman wore off”

a small and inexpensive toy or ornament.
“he bought chocolate novelties to decorate the Christmas tree”

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eu·phe·mism

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a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.
““downsizing” as a euphemism for cuts”

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e·gre·gious

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outstandingly bad; shocking.
“egregious abuses of copyright”

Shocking appalling

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mi·sog·y·nis·tic

/məˌsäjəˈnistik/

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strongly prejudiced against women.

“deeply ingrained misogynistic attitudes”

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Peor

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Worse

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Engendering

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cause or give rise to (a feeling, situation, or condition).

“the issue engendered continuing controversy”

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Contrition

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the state of feeling remorseful and penitent.
“to show contrition for his crime he offered to do community service”

Shame guilt regret

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Nebulous

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in the form of a cloud or haze; hazy.
“a giant nebulous glow”

Unclear

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Inertia

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a tendency to do nothing or to remain unchanged.

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Depict (depick)

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show or represent by a drawing, painting, or other art form.

portray in words; describe.
“youth is depicted as a time of vitality and good health”

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con·tem·po·ra·ne·ous

/kənˌtempəˈrānēəs/

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existing or occurring in the same period of time.

“Pythagoras was contemporaneous with Buddha”

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Emirate

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the rank, lands, or reign of an emir.

“the United Arab Emirates”

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Inhibit

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hinder, restrain, or prevent (an action or process).
“cold inhibits plant growth”

make (someone) self-conscious and unable to act in a relaxed and natural way.
“his mother’s strictures would always inhibit him”

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Oppression

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prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control.
“a region shattered by oppression and killing”

the state of being subject to unjust treatment or control.
“a response to collective poverty and oppression”

mental pressure or distress.
“her mood had initially been alarm and a sense of oppression”

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Adverse

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preventing success or development; harmful; unfavorable.

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Coax

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gently and persistently persuade (someone) to do something.

“the trainees were coaxed into doing boring work”

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Novelty

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noun
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the quality of being new, original, or unusual.
“the novelty of being a married woman wore off”

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Erect

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rigidly upright or straight.

“she stood erect with her arms by her sides”

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Lavish

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sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious.

“a lavish banquet”

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Vitriol

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cruel and bitter criticism.

“her mother’s sudden gush of fury and vitriol”

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Docile

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ready to accept control or instruction; submissive.

“a cheap and docile workforce”

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Ravaged

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severely damaged; devastated.
“he hopes to visit his ravaged homeland”
(of a person) disfigured by age or illness.
“the sad tales and ravaged faces of the cancer victims”

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Festered

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of a negative feeling or a problem) become worse or more intense, especially through long-term neglect or indifference.
“anger which festers and grows in his heart”

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Commiserate

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express or feel sympathy or pity; sympathize.

“she went over to commiserate with Rose on her unfortunate circumstances”

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Astute.

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having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage.
“an astute businessman”

Shrewd

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per·spi·ra·tion

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the process of sweating.
“it causes perspiration and a rapid heartbeat”
sweat.
“perspiration ran down his forehead”

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Tenuous

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very weak or slight.

“the tenuous link between interest rates and investment”

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Incessant

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(of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption.
“the incessant beat of the music”

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Crescendo

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1.
the loudest point reached in a gradually increasing sound.
“the port engine’s sound rose to a crescendo”
2.
the highest point reached in a progressive increase of intensity.
“the hysteria reached a crescendo around the spring festival”

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Caftán

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a man’s long belted tunic, worn in countries of the Near East.
a woman’s long loose dress.
a loose shirt or top.

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Perilous

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full of danger or risk.
“a perilous journey south”

exposed to imminent risk of disaster or ruin.
“the economy is in a perilous state”

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Periphery

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the outer limits or edge of an area or object.

“new buildings on the periphery of the hospital site”

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Haphazard

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lacking any obvious principle of organization.

“the kitchen drawers contained a haphazard collection of silver souvenir spoons”

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Amnesty

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an official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offenses.
“an amnesty for political prisoners”

grant an official pardon to.
“the guerrillas would be amnestied and allowed to return to civilian life”

Pardon

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Loquacious

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tending to talk a great deal; talkative.

“never loquacious, Sarah was now totally lost for words”

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Deadpan

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deliberately impassive or expressionless.
“answers his phone in a deadpan tone”

Blank expressionless

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Incumbent

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necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.
"it is incumbent on all decent people to concentrate on destroying this evil"
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Opacity

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the condition of lacking transparency or translucence; opaqueness.
“thinner paints need black added to increase opacity”

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