List 2 - Feb. 24th Flashcards
Avocation
an occupation pursued in addition to one’s primary job, especially for enjoyment; a hobby
ex. He’s a professional musician, but his avocation is photography.
Capricious
prone to sudden changes of mood or behavior; unpredictable.
ex. “it’s terrible that our livelihood hinges on a capricious boss”
Disparity
a noticeable and usually significant difference, especially one that is unfair.
ex. income disparities
Efficacy
the ability to produce a desired effect.
ex. the efficacy of a treatment
Epistle
a formal letter
Hospice
- a lodging for travelers, especially when maintained by a religious order.
- providing in-home care for the terminally ill.
ex. the monks run a hospice for travelers in their mountain retreat.
Impetus
the force that makes something happen
ex. the market crash of 1929 was the impetus for the Great Depression.
Moribund
- approaching death
- lacking vigor
ex. the moribund real estate market
Reticent
- restrained in expression, or inclined to be silent in speech
ex. she was reticent about her personal affairs.
Vacillate
to waver in will or feeling; hesitate in choice of opinions or courses
ex. I vacillated between UNC and UVA.
Akin
essentially similar
ex. her interests are akin to mine
Corroborate
to support with evidence or authority
ex. the expert witness corroborated the detective’s conclusions.
Inexorable
impossible to be persuaded or stopped.
ex. the inexorable rise of social media
Insipid
- lacking flavor
- lacking interesting qualities
ex. insipid books
Nefarious
wicked or criminal
ex. the nefarious activities of the Mafia
