Power Vocab Flashcards by Emma Nelson

Antisemite (N)
1. Hitler was very antisemitic.
2. Many people are antisemitic due to experiences or opinions on Jewish people.
S:Hate
A:Love

Antisemite (N) - hostile or prejudice against Jewish people

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Delineate (V)
1. I made sure to delineate the show as best as I could.
2. She described her art work in a delineate way.
S: depict
A: distort

Delineate (V) - to describe or portray (something) precisely.

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Disseminate (V)
1. He disseminated the information of new construction.
2. She told me she disseminated that he was moving schools.
S: disperse
A: hide

Disseminate (V) - spread (something, especially information) widely

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Enervate (V)
1. I feel enervated.
2. He felt enervated after the quiz.
S: exhaust
A: energize

Enervate (V) - cause (someone) to feel drained of energy or strength; weaken.

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Foreboding (N)
1. She had a sense of foreboding that the news would be bad.
2.The letter filled him with foreboding.
S: apprehension
A: fortune

Foreboding (N) - fearful apprehension; a feeling that something bad will happen.

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Impervious (ADJ)
1. The floor covering you select will need to be impervious from water.
2.The political system there has been impervious to all suggestions of change.
S: immune
A: affected

Impervious (ADJ) - not allowing entrance or passage

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Infamy (N)
1. His name has gone down in global infamy.
2.He never escaped the infamy his crimes had earned him.
S: notoriety
A: goodness

Infamy (N) - the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed.

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Intercede ( V)
1. Their argument probably would’ve become violent if I hadn’t interceded.
2.When the boss accused her of lying, the other employees interceded on her behalf.
S: intervene
A: leave alone

Intercede (V) - to intervene between parties with a view of reconciling differences.

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Midwife (N)
1.The instruction to breathe is something midwives say an awful lot to women in labor.
2.The midwife was already on her way to meet her.
S:Doula
A:Undertaker

Midwife (N) - a person (typically a women) trained to assist women in childbirth.

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Miscreant (N)
1.He is a miscreant.
2.People agree that the miscreant should be put in jail.
S: criminal
A: moral

Miscreant (N) - a person who behave badly or in a way that breaks the law.

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Nonaccredited (ADJ)
1.Students attending nonaccredited universities are not eligible for the same financial aid
2.Furthermore, there was no statistically significant difference in the attitudes between nurses working in accredited and nonaccredited hospitals.
S:unacknowledged
A: credit with

Nonaccredited (ADJ) - not recognized as meeting prescribed standards or requirements

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Overaccentuate (V)
1. She over accentuated her story.
2. He was over accentuated in the school football game.
S: emphasize
A: mask

Overaccentuate (V) - to accentuate or emphasize (something) too much.

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Predilection (N)
1. She made a prediction about the weather
2. His prediction about the weather became true.
S: fondness
A: dislike

Predilection (N) - a preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something.

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Reiterate (V)
1.The government has reiterated its refusal to compromise with terrorists.
2.She reiterated her opinion.
S: Repeat
A: take back

Reiterate (V) - say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.

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Semiliterate (ADJ)
1.She is semiliterate.
2.He is semiliterate.
S: illiterate
A: literate

Semiliterate (ADJ) - unable to read or write with ease or fluency; poorly educated.

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Subserviant (ADJ)
1. She refused to take a subservient role in their marriage.
2.She was subservient to her parents.
S: submissive
A: disobedient

Subserviant (ADJ) - prepared to obey others unquestioningly.

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Superlative (ADJ)
1. Students love senior superlatives!
2.All the performances are superlative.
S: outstanding
A: ordinary

Superlative (ADJ) - Of the highest quality or degree

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Transient (ADJ)
1. It used to be a temporary option at a transient time in people ‘s lives.
2. The weakness was transient, and soon I was feeling strong again.
S: brief
A: lengthy

Transient (ADJ) - Lasting only for a short time; impermanent.

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Unequivocal (ADJ)
1. It is good that the participants should know this in clear and unequivocal terms.
2. He was unequivocal in condemning the violence.
S: absolute
A: disputable

Unequivocal (ADJ) - Leaving no doubt; unambiguous.

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Underprivileged (ADJ)
1. He was very underprivileged.
2. Because he came from a poor family, he was very underprivileged.
S: deprived
A: rich

Underprivileged (ADJ) -
(of a person) not enjoying the same standard of living or rights as the majority of people in a society.

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Ambivalent (ADJ)
1. She has ambivalent feelings on the subject.
2. I feel rather ambivalent about him.
S: undecided
A: certain

Ambivalent (ADJ) - having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

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Aquatics (ADJ)
1. Most favored activities are cycling on a stationary bicycle, brisk walking, swimming, and water aquatics.
2.An aquatic plant nibbled by dinosaurs could be the oldest flowering plant yet found.
S: floating
A: land

Aquatics (ADJ) - something that takes place in water

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Audacity (N)
1. First she betrayed him, then she had the audacity to show up and rescue him.
2. I can’t believe that person actually had the audacity to say something like that.
S: boldness
A: fear

Audacity (N) - a willingness to take bold risks

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Benediction (N)
1. Raising her hands, she said a brief benediction
2. He laid his own over ours in a sort of benediction, a blessing.
S: invocation
A: disapproval

Benediction (N) - the utterance or bestowing of a blessing, especially at the end of a religious service.

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Percentile (N) 1. His height and weight are in the 80th percentile for boys his age. 2. Air pollution in her neighborhood is among the worst in the nation, and its asthma rate is in the 97th percentile statewide. S: proportion A: moderation

Percentile (N) - each of the 100 equal groups into which a population can be divided according to the distribution of values of a particular variable.

Circumnavigate (V) 1. He undertook to circumnavigate the globe in 80 days or less. 2. He helped her to circumnavigate a frozen puddle. S: circle A: expedite

Circumnavigate (V) - sail or travel all the way around (something, especially the world).

(Contra) Counteract (V) 1. This medicine will counteract the effect of the poison. 2.We must counteract extremism in the party. S: prevent A: encourage

(Contra) Counteract (V) - act against (something) in order to reduce its force or neutralize it.

Edict (N) 1.That apparently was too much for the Taliban government, which then issued its edict. 2.Finally he issued an edict, prohibiting the smoking of tobacco throughout the New Netherlands. S: order A: hesitation

Edict (N) - an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority.

Viaduct (N) 1. The city does not own the main viaduct on the east side of Broad Street. 2. Then, a few weeks ago, Ray found out the viaduct was to be closed and torn down. S: footbridge A: sidewalk

Viaduct (N) - a long bridge-like structure, typically a series of arches, carrying a road or railroad across a valley or other low ground.

fac (t) Artifact (N) 1. The museum's collection includes artifacts dating back to prehistoric times. 2. The house displays a number of paintings of the poet, as well as his typewriter and other personal artifacts. S: old things A: new things

Artifact (N) - an object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest.

Malformed (ADJ) 1. The shells of the snails appeared to be malformed 2. Scientists have been studying malformed frogs along with the water and sediment in which they were found. S: deformed A: perfected

Malformed (ADJ) - (of a person or part of the body) abnormally formed; misshapen.

Fortify (V) 1. Creative projects, on the other hand, fortify you now and in the future. 2. Bonny Doon Vineyard of Santa Cruz uses grape spirits to fortify Framboise, its raspberry wine. S: brace A: harm

Fortify (V) - provide (a place) with defensive works as protection against attack.

Infraction (N) 1. I got an infraction for not following directions. 2. The prisoner got an infraction. S: violation A: good manners

Infraction (N) - a violation or infringement of a law or agreement.

Interject (V) 1. She interjected their conversation. 2. He interjected the ball. S: interrupt A: take out

Interject (V) - an abrupt remark, made especially as an aside or interruption.

Adjudicate (V) 1.I had to adjudicate on the dispute. 2. They are qualified to adjudicate her claim. S: arbitrate A: hestitate

Adjudicate (V) - make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or disputed matter.

malfeasance (N) 1. The investigation has uncovered evidence of corporate malfeasance. 2.And Grant was more of the malfeasance of the people around him. S:wrong doing A: honesty

malfeasance (N) - an act that is illegal and causes physical or monetary harm to someone else

matron (N) 1. Inside resided the matron, her two patrons, two daughters, and two sons. 2. The matron cooked the dishes and placed each one before me. S: housekeeper A:lad

matron (N) - a woman in charge of domestic and medical arrangements at a boarding school or other establishment

remittance (N) 1. One of the things keeping it alive is remittance. 2. Please return the completed order form with your remittance S: Payment A: incarceration

Remittance (N) - a sum of money sent, especially by mail, in payment for goods or services or as a gift.

postmortem (N) 1. Postmortem changes in his body. 2. The hospital will want to carry out a postmortem. S:autopsy A:antemortem

postmortem (N) - an examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death.

multifaceted (ADJ) 1. The play of light on the diamond's multifaceted surface. 2. This is a multifaceted subject. S: many-sided A: fixed

Multifaceted (ADJ) - having many facets.

patronize (V) 1. He said two types of consumers patronize dollar stores. 2. They run the neighborhood restaurants, bicycle stores, and flower shops you patronize. S:talk down to A: friendly

Patronize (V) - treat in a way that is apparently kind or helpful but that betrays a feeling of superiority

Portly (ADJ) 1. He was a man of portly presence 2. The portly woman was smiling when she returned. S:overweight. A: slim

Portly (ADJ) - having a stout body; somewhat fat (used especially of a man).

anticorruption (ADJ) 1. This strengthened his reputation as an anti-corruption campaigner. 2. The party has launched an anti-corruption drive. S: good A: dishonorable

Anticorruption (ADJ) - designed to eradicate or prevent dishonest or fraudulent conduct, especially in a political context.

Conscript (N) 1. A peasant conscript army was established, with weapons being the possessions of the government. 2. Nor is a conscript army without advantages both for the soldiers and the institution. S: enlist A: volunteer

Conscript (N) - enlist (someone) compulsorily, typically into the armed services.

sectarian (ADJ) 1. The press charged that the statement contained the same poisons that ignite sectarian strife. 2. But it has been pursued with the same sectarian, thuggish, and ultimately self-defeating spirit. S: separatist A: broad-minded

Sectarian (ADJ) - denoting or concerning a sect or sects.

sentient (ADJ) 1. The Buddha taught that one should practice loving kindness to all sentient beings. 2. She had been instructed from birth in the equality of all sentient life forms. S: feeling A: insentient

Sentient (ADJ) - able to perceive or feel things.

introspective (ADJ) 1. He's introspective and difficult to get to know. 2.He grew withdrawn and introspective. S:introvert A:extrovert

Introspective (ADJ) - characterized by or given to introspection.

infrastructure (N) 1. The infrastructure of the country is in ruins. 2. The social and economic infrastructure of a country. S: framework A: chaos

Infrastructure (N) - the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g. buildings, roads, power supplies) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.

improvise (V) 1. She improvised the lyrics for her song. 2. He improvise with what was available in the situation. S: play it by ear A: prepared

Improvise (V) - create and perform (music, drama, or verse) spontaneously or without preparation.

irrevocable (ADJ) 1.This will be an irrevocable step in the wrong direction. 2. I have an aversion to displacement, scars, irrevocable changes in a familiar landscape. S: irreversible A: temporary

Irrevocable (ADJ) - not able to be changed, reversed, or recovered; final.

Misanthrope (N) 1. Prompted by her annoyance with humanity, Amanda, a prickly misanthrope, rents a house to which she, Clay and their teenagers decamp. 2.While his films take a rather dim view of human nature, he insists he's not a misanthrope. S:skeptic A: optimist

Misanthrope (N) - a person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society.

autoimmune (ADJ) 1. The autoimmune disease can cause total hair loss. 2. One of the main causes is the autoimmune condition pernicious anemia. S:attack A: help

Autoimmune (ADJ) - A condition in which the body's immune system mistakes its own healthy tissues as foreign and attacks them.

Symbiotic (ADJ) 1. They have a sort of symbiotic relationship and mutual need for each other. 2. The two formed a close friendship and a symbiotic working relationship. S: cooperative A: independent

Symbiotic (ADJ) - involving interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association.

anachronism (N) 1. There is a major sin in history writing, that of anachronism." 2. In the course of discussing this last category, he directly engaged the topic of anachronism. S: misdating A: normality

Anachronism (N) - a thing belonging or appropriate to a period other than that in which it exists, especially a thing that is conspicuously old-fashioned.

electrodynamic (N) 1. So this is an experiment to show that we have all the parts working for an electrodynamic system. 2. AI would also likely need to make use of the quantum and electrodynamic perturbations that scientists are presently filtering out. S: static. A: nonconductive

electrodynamic (N) - the branch of mechanics concerned with the interaction of electric currents with magnetic fields or with other electric currents.

dysphoria (N) - 1. Growing up with alcoholic parents can produce dysphoria and low self-esteem in adulthood 2. One cannot predict the nature and extent of the damage caused by the current economic and social dysphoria. S: anxiety. A:Euphoria

Dysphoria (N) - a state of unease or generalized dissatisfaction with life.

epigram (N) 1. Today an epigram is generally defined as any short poem with a witty ending. 2. He was a master of the scintillating surface, the witty musical epigram, the surprising twist.

Epigram (N) - a pithy saying or remark expressing an idea in a clever and amusing way.

Monograph (N) 1. To be sure, it is a worthy subject for a monograph or doctoral dissertation. 2. Detailed notes and an excellent bibliographic essay end the monograph.

Monograph (N) - a detailed written study of a single specialized subject or an aspect of it.

Heterophony (N) 1. The Dixieland jazz band's performance was characterized by a lively heterophony, with each instrument adding its own unique embellishments to the main melody. 2. Gamelan music from Bali is known for its rich and complex heterophony, where multiple instruments create a tapestry of sound.

Heterophony (N) - a texture where two or more performers simultaneously play variations of the same melody, rather than a single, unvaried melody.

Homophone (N) 1. Julie would have aced her quiz if she hadn't mixed up a homonym with a homophone. 2. You should be very careful about mixing up a homonym and homophone in your test.

Homophone (N) - each of two or more words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling, for example new and knew.

sectarian (ADJ) 1. The country was split along sectarian lines. 2. The greatest threat to this film comes not from the stink of sectarian conflict but from the aroma of sweetness.

Sectarian (ADJ) - denoting or concerning a sect or sects.

Sentient (ADJ) 1. She had been instructed from birth in the equality of all sentient life forms. 2. The Buddha taught that one should practice loving kindness to all sentient beings.

Sentient (ADJ) - able to perceive or feel things.

Introspective (ADJ) 1. He's introspective and difficult to get to know 2. He grew withdrawn and introspective

Introspective (ADJ) - characterized by or given to introspection.

Infrastructure (N) 1. The infrastructure of the country is in ruins 2. The social and economic infrastructure of a country.

Infrastructure (N) - the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g. buildings, roads, power supplies) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.

Asymmetrical (ADJ) 1. This difference used to be attributed to the asymmetrical shape of the human brain. 2. For naturalistic plantings, lay bulbs out in informal masses with curved borders and asymmetrical shapes.

Asymmetrical (ADJ) - having parts or aspects that are not equal or equivalent; unequal.

Micromanager (N) 1. She is a micromanager. 2. He micromanages them.

Micromanager (N) - a management style characterized by behaviors such as an excessive focus on observing and controlling subordinates and an obsession with details.

Misconstrue (V) 1. She said Harris had misconstrued her comments. 2. Their caution was misconstrued as cowardice.

Misconstrue (V) - to form a false understanding of the meaning or intention of something that someone does or says

Monocle (N) 1. He wore a monocle. 2. He wore a monocle on special occasions.

Monocle (N) - a single eyeglass, kept in position by the muscles around the eye.

Amorphous (ADJ) 1. They were amorphous blobs of darkness that shifted between three shapes. 2. Sometimes, that's the only way to get an amorphous blob into shape.

Amorphous (ADJ) - without a clearly defined shape or form.

Pseudonym (N) 1. Is that your real name or a pseudonym? 2. I wrote under the pseudonym of Evelyn Hervey.

Pseudonym (N) - a fictitious name, especially one used by an author.

Philharmonic (ADJ) 1. The introductory song was a philharmonic piece, featuring a full orchestra together with choral accompaniment. 2. I invite you to join the American Friends of the London Philharmonic Orchestra, one of the world 's finest symphony orchestras.

Philharmonic (ADJ) - devoted to music (chiefly used in the names of orchestras).

Hydrophobia (N) 1. He also has hydrophobia, being terrified of water as he can not swim. 2. Searcy warns them of hydrophobia (rabies) in the area.

Hydrophobia (N) - extreme or irrational fear of water, especially as a symptom of rabies in humans.

Photosynthesis (N) 1. What proportion of chlorophyll is needed for photosynthesis to work? 2. During photosynthesis plants absorb CO2.

Photosynthesis (N) - the process by which plants change the energy in sunlight to kinds of energy that can be stored for later use the process by which plants change the energy in sunlight to kinds of energy that can be stored for later use.

Pseudoscience (N) 1. In the absence of science he could see all sorts of myth and pseudoscience taking hold. 2. Pseudo-science has a nasty habit of reaching into every walk of life and infecting every debate.

Pseudoscience (N) - a collection of beliefs or practices mistakenly regarded as being based on scientific method.

Psychosis (N) 1. She was diagnosed with psychosis. 2. He was diagnosed with psychosis.

Psychosis (N) - a collection of symptoms that affect the mind, where there has been some loss of contact with reality.

Arthroscope (N) 1. The injury required arthroscopic surgery. 2. Shoulder injuries can also be surgically stabilized, depending on the severity, using arthroscopic surgery.

Arthroscope (N) - an instrument through which the interior of a joint may be inspected or operated on.

Technocracy (N) 1. Howard Scott, a Greenwich Village gasbag, seized the moment to push his philosophy of technocracy. 2. People in Western countries have been far too quick to throw centrist technocracy into the dustbin of history.

Technocracy (N) - the government or control of society or industry by an elite of technical experts.

Telepathic (ADJ) 1. They had telepathic ability. 2. The doctor had a telepathic sense of knowing.

Telepathic (ADJ) - supposedly capable of transmitting thoughts to other people and of knowing their thoughts; psychic.

Thermodynamics (N) 1. The field of thermodynamics is concerned with all types of energy changes in physical systems. 2. Statistical thermodynamics can map out the energy distribution of the water molecules.

Thermodynamics (N) - the branch of physical science that deals with the relations between heat and other forms of energy (such as mechanical, electrical, or chemical energy), and, by extension, of the relationships between all forms of energy.

Brevity (N) 1. The need for brevity made Lincoln pack a great deal into few words. 2. The 900-page books aside, we applaud brevity, speed and quick thinking.

Brevity (N) - concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.

Susceptible (ADJ) 1. Experts said they are the most susceptible to damage in large quakes. 2. Since yours were newly planted, they were likely more susceptible to the cold.

Susceptible (ADJ) - capable of being harmed

Empirical (ADJ) 1. There is a great deal of empirical research which supports this notion 2. There is plenty of empirical evidence that new roads actually induce traffic

Empirical (ADJ) - evidence relating to real experiences

Decipher (V) 1. I had to decipher the code so that I could make a counter formula. 2. "He stared at her, trying to decipher the meaning behind her words.

Decipher (V) - to work out what message says.

Obtusest (ADJ) 1. Some of the lyrics are a bit obtuse. 2. His obtuse prose left us all perplexed.

Obtusest (ADJ) the one most lacking sharpness (smarts)

Remorseful (ADJ) 1. She saw the remorseful look on his face. 2. He was ashamed and remorseful for what he had done.

Remorseful (ADJ) - filled with remorse; sorry

Cathartic (ADJ) 1. Would we then defer to his expressed wishes and enact a scene of cathartic cruelty? 2. Crying is a cathartic release.

Cathartic (ADJ) - providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions; causing catharsis.

Absolution (N) 1. What might a priest's absolution mean in such circumstances? 2. The Pope granted him absolution from his vows.

Absolution (N) - formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment.

Equanimity (N) 1. She accepted both the good and the bad with equanimity. 2. Despite having had an alcoholic father, he projected a sense of self-assurance and equanimity.

Equanimity (N) - mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.

Feckless (ADJ) 1. Their shared affection for the warmhearted, feckless Martin is a further bond between them. 2. But when we actually get on TV, we are relatively feckless and ineffective.

Feckless (ADJ) - without desire to achieve anything, worthless

Slovenly (ADJ) 1. He has a tendency to be careless and slovenly in his work. 2. She looked slovenly and unkempt.

Slovenly (ADJ) - someone who is untidy or messy

Augment (V) 1. He took private pupils to augment his income. 2. This carbon dioxide will thicken the atmosphere and augment greenhouse warming.

Augment (V) - increase in value by adding something to it.

Garishness (N) 1. The garishness of the neon signs made the street look overly bright and flashy. 2. Her outfit's garishness drew everyone's attention at the party.

Garishness (N) - tasteless showiness

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