part 7 Flashcards
Adhere
Adherence
Adherent
HAVE 2 MEANING:
- Adherence means “sticking to” or “being faithful to,” to follow, to obey (rules, standard, contract or agreement, beliefs, law, advice )
- She continues to adhere to the principles of non-violence that she learned during her years of activism
– George Romney’s courageous adherence to principle was a large part of why his son called him “my greatest influence” and “the person I have admired most in political life”.
- To stick fast to (something), as by suction or glue. This is often used in a literal, physical sense. For example, “The stamp failed to adhere to the envelope.”
Things that are sticky will adhere, or attach, to surfaces and stay there, whether you want them to or not; in other words, they’re adhesive,
Abyss (Noun) (2 meaning)
Abysmal (Adjective)
HAVE 2 MEANING ABYSS:
- Abyss comes from Greek: a- “without” + byssos, “depth, bottom.” refers to a deep or seemingly bottomless chasm or pit. It can be used literally to describe physical features like canyons or crevices
A very deep hole - If someone is described as being in the “abyss of despair,” it means they are feeling deep sadness or hopelessness. The “abyss” here stands for their profound emotional state.
In these cases, “abyss” is used to express the depth or intensity of a non-physical, often difficult, situation or feeling. It’s like saying that the feeling or situation is so deep, it feels like a bottomless hole.
Also, it can be used to describe a situation or condition that is immeasurably deep or severe. For instance, “The abysmal depths of the ocean.”
- With no sign of any positive outcome, she remained in a state of confusion and found herself falling into the gloomy abyss of sadness
- describe something that is extremely bad or of very low quality
Commend (3 meaning)
Commendable
Commendation
3 meaning:
1. to praise , compliment, recommend or express approval: often used when someone has done something deserving recognition or respect. officialy or formally
- The director commended the team for completing the project ahead of schedule.
2.”commend” can also mean to entrust something or someone. This usage is less common, but it’s particularly used in a formal or literary context. When you commend someone or something to another person, you are placing them in the care or responsibility of that person.
- David Copperfield was out of luck when his cruel stepdad commended him to the equally cruel schoolmaster Mr. Creakle at Salem house.
- “commendation” is a noun that refers to an official award or recognition given to someone for doing something praiseworthy
- The brave girl received a commendation from the mayor and firefighters for acting commendably during the fire
Encroach on/ upon
Encroachment
Gradually or slowsly occupy something,
take away, to controll of something,
To encroach means to intrude, infringe, or trespass onto another’s territory or domain without their permission. It’s a gradual or stealthy process, not usually an overt or sudden invasion. For instance, if a shop extends its sign onto the sidewalk, or if a person routinely interrupts others, they are encroaching on public space or another person’s right to speak.
- The pandemic has all but silenced the debate about encroachments on privacy by corporations.
- And Moscow’s pushback against what it saw as an encroachment on its sphere of influence.
- The EU and NATO certainly had encroached, moved in pretty closely over the years since the wall came down.
- Over time, the city began to encroach on the farmland, turning fields into suburbs and shopping centers.
Misgiving
. تردید ها , a feeling of doubt, uncertainty, or worry concern, suspicion about a future event.
Misgiving is a feeling of doubt or suspicion about something you have done or are about to do about the outcome or consequences of something. It implies uncertainty and lack of confidence in a particular decision or action
- It was clear that some of our closest European allies had some misgivings about doing this then.
So, a “misgiving” is like giving thought to something that might go wrong or is uncertain.
on the other hand, is a feeling of unease or concern about something. It’s a type of worry that you might have made a wrong decision or that something might not turn out as you hope. Misgiving often includes doubt, but it also includes worry or apprehension about potential future outcomes.
Apprehension (3 meaning)
- refers to anxiousness or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen. Anxiety or Fear: This meaning refers to the anticipation of negative or adverse events, to fear or worry about potential unfavorable outcomes
- Arrest.
- The criminal was under apprehension for theft - understand or grasp of a concept, idea, or situation. refers to the student’s ability to understand and absorb the complex material.
- Despite the complexity of the topic, her apprehension of the material was fast and thorough, making her one of the top students in the class. used in more formal or academic contexts
Complacent (adjective)
Complacency (noun)
“very pleased,”
Both terms revolve around a sense of satisfaction that can lead to a lack of awareness or action regarding potential problems or challenges.
the feeling of satisfaction or contentment with one’s achievements or current situation, often to the point of negligence or lack of effort to improve or address potential issues.
showing confident or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements.
- Too much complacent is like a tree looked awesome but it is internally absorbed by termite
- I was complacent that I would clear my exam with flying colors but ended up acheiving poor marks
Accomplice
someone who helps another person to do something illegal or wrongهمدستان
An accomplice is a cooperator or participator, commonly in criminal acts.
accomplice is an ally or partaker, sometimes in wrongdoing. Novelist Saul Bellow famously said that “when we ask for advice, we are usually looking for an accomplice.” What he means, in more direct terms, is that we run potential plans by others because we’re looking for approval or someone to go along with us, not because we truly want their opin
Coercive
Coerce
Coercion
using force or threats to make someone do something
to pressure, to force, to manipulate, to threaten, to intimidate, somebody to do what you want them to do. by using fear.
- “The suspect was coerced into confessing to the crime under duress during interrogation.”
- “The company’s aggressive marketing tactics often coerce consumers into making purchases they don’t really need.”
- Nick Fury used your friendship to coerce this council into delaying prosject insight.
Disservice
صدمه, an act intended to help that turns out badly.
the action was meant to be helpful, but due to unforeseen circumstances or poor execution, it resulted in negative outcomes
refers to an action or behavior that harms or does a disfavor to someone or something. It often implies that the action is unfair, unhelpful, or detrimental in some way.
emphasizes the negative impact of an action or behavior.
- His intervention in the project, while well-intentioned, ultimately did a disservice to the team’s progress, causing confusion and delays.
Bjørnetjeneste
Hearten vs
Disheartened
to feel happy, positiv, cheer up, encourage or inspire
“Hearten” means to make someone feel more cheerful, encouraged, or optimistic. It implies a sense of upliftment or encouragement.
Example: “The kind words from her friends heartened her during a difficult time.”
“Dishearten” means to cause someone to lose determination, hope, or enthusiasm. It implies a feeling of discouragement or disappointment.
- a protracted war against a scattered guerrilla groups, would not only be disheartening and dissatisfying but it would be too exhausting for our troops.
-It’s easy to become disheartened if the grades on your report card don’t reflect the hard work and dedication you exerted.
Unconscionable
3 MEANING:
1.Unconscionable can refer to any action or behavior that is morally or ethically wrong. shocking and, unimaginably unacceptable
- extremely or excessively. greatly exceeds the bounds of reason or moderation. This usage is typically seen when describing actions, decisions, or behaviors that are extremely unreasonable, excessive, or outrageous
-unconscionable spending
a boss could make unconsicable demands on his workers - In Legal Use: In the context of law, unconscionable often refers to a contract or clause that is so unfair or one-sided that it cannot be enforced.
Discern
Discernible
2 meaning:
1. To Recognize or Identify: This is the ability to see, recognize, or understand something that is not clear or obvious. It involves distinguishing something with the eyes or mind.
- To Understand or Grasp: This meaning refers to the understanding or comprehending of something, especially something that is complex or difficult
Massively
extremely or very much
to a very great degree or on a very large scale.
a way to stress and emphasize
- The popularity of the product massively increased after the celebrity endorsement
-The company massively invested in new technologies to improve its products
Peril peh ruhl
Perilous pɛrələs
Perilously
- something that is full of danger or risk. It’s used to express that a situation or action is potentially harmful or threatening.
-The journey through the mountains was perilous due to heavy snow and high winds
-After the match a perilous atmosphere surrounded the winner team
- figuratively to describe situations that are fraught with difficulties or challenges, not just physical danger.
imminent and extremely dangerous, very risky,
