Power Vocab Flashcards by Sam Harlan

Antisemite (N)
We are seeing a rise of antisemitism in Israel.

The Jews faced terrible antisemitism by the Nazis.
S: Hate
A: Love

Antisemite (N) - people who are hostile or prejudiced against Jewish people

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Delineate (V)
The round character was very delineated.

The white lines delineated the edges of the field.

S: describe
A: blur

Delineate (V) - to describe or portray something precisely

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Disseminate (V)
Our job is to disseminate information.

Researchers had a meeting to disseminate their findings.
S: spread
A: withhold

Disseminate (V) - to spread something (especially information) widely.

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Enervate (V)
The team was enervated after the strenuous practice.

The sickly patient felt enervated.
S: exhaust
A: energize

Enervate (V) - cause to feel drained of energy or vitality; weaken

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Foreboding (N)
The foreboding atmosphere made us nervous.

My brother tried to be foreboding with his campfire stories.
S: apprehension
A: optimistic

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

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Infamy (N)
KYLIE OSBURN was infamous for all the bad deeds she does.

Hitler is infamous.
S: notoriety
A: famous

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

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Impervious (ADJ)
The impervious walls of Troy were unaffected by the Greek soldiers.

I’ve had my shoes so long, I’m beginning to believe the soles are impervious.
S: invincible
A: weak

Impervious (ADJ) - unable to be affected by.

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Intercede (V)
The teacher interceded when the students began arguing.

The nosy student loved to intercede.
S: mediate
A: ignore

Intercede (V) - intervene on behalf of another.

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Midwife (N)
My moms bestfriend is a midwife.

The midwife was very helpful during the labor.
S: Douala
A: not midwife

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

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Miscreant (N)
My brother TRACKER is miscreant.

The miscreant was given two months in juvenile detention.
S: criminal
A: hero

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

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Nonaccredited (ADJ)
I was angry when my work got nonaccredited.

Nonaccredited facilities like circuses and roadside zoos are hard for PETA to regulate.

S: unrecognized
A: recognized

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

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Overaccentuate (V)
The tailor overaccentuated my waist.

I think I overaccentuated my words while presenting.
S: emphasize
A: minimize

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

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Predilection (N)
My mom had a predilection for the purple shirt.

His predilection for the chiefs was evident with how he wore all red and yellow.
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)
The teacher reiterated his point for those who didn’t hear.

I had to reiterate the rules because many people weren’t following them.
S: repeat
A: state

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

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Semiliterate (ADJ)
She is not semiliterate, I would say shes advanced in the subject.

Back in the 1800s most people were semiliterate.
S: partially literate
A: literate

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

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Subserviant (ADJ)
The well trained dog was very subserviant.

Being subserviat is a trait the miscreant did not possess.
S: submissive
A: chaotic

Subserviant (ADJ) - prepared to obey others unquestioningly.

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superlative (ADJ)
The rich man only liked things of the most superlative quality.

The superlative performance was sure to get first place.
S: excellent
A: bad

superlative (ADJ) - of the highest quality or degree.

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transient (ADJ)
Shooting stars are transient.

We only had a short amount of time to see the transient meteor.
S: fleeting
A: permanent

transient (ADJ) - lasting only for a short time; impermanent.

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unequivocal (ADJ)
It was unequivocal that the villain was in the wrong.

I am unequivocally sure my hand has five fingers.
S: explicit
A: implicit

unequivocal (ADJ) - leaving no doubt; unambiguous.

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underprivileged (ADJ)
The underprivileged child had dirty clothes.

Minority groups are generally underprivileged in civilization.
S: impoverished
A: privileged

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

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amenable (ADJ)
I think you will find us amenable to reason

I may be amenable to that idea

amenable (ADJ) -
(of a person) open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled.

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antibacterial (ADJ)
Do antibacterial soaps get rid of germs better than plain old soap and hot water?

After drying the skin, treat the burn with an antibacterial agent.

antibacterial (ADJ) - tending to prevent the growth or spread of bacteria.

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abated (V)
the wind had abated so they went outside to survey the damage

“The temperature dropped, the winds abated, and cool rains began to fall.

abated (V) -
(of something perceived as hostile, threatening, or negative) become less intense or widespread.

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embolden (V)
The president was steadily emboldened by the discovery that he faced no opposition.

The party has been emboldened by recent local election successes.

embolden (V) -
give (someone) the courage or confidence to do something or to behave in a certain way.

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detractor (N) This performance will silence many of his detractors The chief charge which his detractor brings against him is that of contaminatio, the combining in one play of scenes out of different Greek plays.

detractor (N) - a person who disparages someone or something.

abjurer (N) He abjured his allegiance to his former country. The thing which we absolutely abjure and abhor is the idea that there should be first and second-class citizens.

abjurer (N) - to renounce or retract, esp formally, solemnly, or under oath

acutest (ADJ) What does acutest mean. Froude, described by Newman as "one of the acutest, cleverest and deepest men" he ever met, was elected fellow.

acutest (ADJ) - (of a bad, difficult, or unwelcome situation or phenomenon) present or experienced to a severe or intense degree.

baneful (ADJ)

baneful (ADJ) - harmful or destructive.

viaduct (N) The old stone viaduct stretched across the valley, supporting the railway tracks high above the river. As the train passed over the viaduct, passengers enjoyed stunning views of the countryside below.

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

artifact (N) The archaeologists uncovered an ancient artifact, a clay pot adorned with intricate carvings. This artifact provided valuable insight into the culture and daily life of the civilization that once thrived in the region.

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

malfunction (ADJ) The email address was malformed, causing the system to reject the message. Due to a malformed URL, the website link failed to load properly.

malfunction (ADJ) - (of a piece of equipment or machinery) fail to function normally or satisfactorily.

fortify (V) They hurriedly fortified the village with barricades of carts. He took a deep breath to fortify himself before stepping onto the stage.

fortify (V) - to give physical strength, courage, or endurance to

Infraction (N) Infractions in the Olympics can get you disqualified. Punishment for her infractions caused her to have her phone taken away. S: A:

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

Interject (V) The class clown felt the need to interject his two cents into the lesson. The interjection was disruptive. S: A:

Interject (V) - say (something) abruptly, especially as an aside or interruption.

Adjudicate (V) We asked him to adjudicate at the local flower show. The school board will adjudicate claims made against teachers. S: arbitrate A: Hedge

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

Malfeasance (N) He was accused of malfeasance in office, but he was not tried until several years had elapsed. The investigation has uncovered evidence of corporate malfeasance. S: Illegal behavior A: Honesty

Malfeasance (N) - wrongdoing, especially by a public official.

matron (N) The matron resided in the castle with her two daughters and two sons. “This is preposterous,” said Matron.

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

remittance (N) Please return the completed order form with your remittance. One of the things keeping it alive is remittance.

remittance (N) - any form of payment completed between two parties for goods or services received

postmortem (N) The hospital will want to carry out a postmortem. They had an election postmortem on why the party lost.

postmortem (N) - an examination of a dead body to find out the cause of death

multifaceted (ADJ) The light on the diamond's multifaceted surface was pretty. This is a multifaceted subject.

multifaceted (ADJ) having many facets.

patronize (V) The rude family patronizes the arts. He hated being patronized and pitied by those who didn't believe his story.

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

portly (ADJ) A portly little man with a bowler hat. Our tester was burdened with a 10-pound snowboard strapped to his already portly pack.

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

anticorruption (ADJ) Anti-corruption activists push for the best. The organization was anti-corruption.

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

conscript (N) The government is conscripting men for the army. He was conscripted into the army.

conscript (N) a person enlisted compulsorily.

sectarian (ADJ) He was the fifth person to be killed in sectarian violence last week. The peace process hopes to break down the sectarian divide in our society.

sectarian (ADJ) denoting or concerning a sect or sects.

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

sentient (ADJ) able to perceive or feel things.

introspective (ADJ) He's introspective and difficult to get to know. He had been allowing himself to become gloomy and introspective.

introspective (ADJ) characterized by or given to introspection.

infrastructure (N) The government continued to invest in improvements to the infrastructure. The war has badly damaged the country's infrastructure.

infrastructure (N) the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.

improvise (V) If you forget your words, improvise! We took an acting workshop where participants improvise scenes.

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

irrevocable (ADJ) They have an irrevocable connection that can never be broken. A deed done is irrevocable.

irrevocable (ADJ) create and perform (music, drama, or verse) spontaneously or without preparation.

misanthrope (N) The misanthrope was uncharacteristically social today. It wasn't surprising that my brother didn't want to go to the party; he was a misanthrope.

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

autoimmune (ADJ) The findings may provide new approaches for treating cancer and autoimmune diseases. The infection triggers an autoimmune response.

autoimmune (ADJ) relating to disease caused by antibodies or lymphocytes produced against substances naturally present in the body.

symbiotic (ADJ) Venom and Eddie have a symbiotic relationship. They have a sort of symbiotic relationship and mutual need for each other.

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

anachronism (N) The wigs and robes are clearly an anachronism in the legal system. It would be an anachronism to talk of Queen Victoria watching television.

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) This is an experiment to show that we have all the parts working for an electrodynamic system. His work on the electrodynamic qualities of metals, thermo-electricity, and his contributions to galvanometry, were not less massive and profound.

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

dysphoria (N)

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

epigram (N)

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

monograph (N)

heterophony (N)

sectarian (ADJ) The country was split along sectarian lines. The peace process hopes to break down the sectarian divide in our society

sectarian (ADJ) denoting or concerning a sect or sects.

sentient (ADJ) A sentient rock would be quite peculiar. The Buddha taught that one should practice loving kindness to all sentient beings.

sentient (ADJ) able to perceive or feel things.

introspective (ADJ) He's introspective and difficult to get to know. Her poetry is introspective and philosophical.

introspective (ADJ) characterized by or given to introspection.

infrastructure (N) The infrastructure of the country is in ruins. The government continues to invest in improvements to the infrastructure.

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) The human brain is asymmetrical. The church has an asymmetrical plan with an aisle only on one side.

asymmetrical (ADJ) having two sides or halves that are not the same

micromanager (N) He was a micromanager who knew everything that was going on inside his stores. He has a reputation as a micromanager with ferocious attention to detail.

micromanager (N) someone who tries to control every aspect of how a task is completed.

misconstrue (V) She said Harris had misconstrued her comments. Her comments about the city's schools were misconstrued by the media.

misconstrue (V) interpret (something, especially a person's words or actions) wrongly.

monocle (N) He adjusted the monocle and focused it on the large sparkling stone. A man opposite Francis was wearing a monocle which dropped from his eye.

monocle (N) a type of corrective lens used to correct or enhance the visual perception in only one eye

amorphous (ADJ) They were amorphous blobs that shifted between three shapes. The figures are very amorphous without facial features.

amorphous (ADJ) - having no definite form

pseudonym (N) Is that your real name or a pseudonym? She writes under a pseudonym.

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

philharmonic (ADJ) The introductory song was a philharmonic piece. The philharmonic group was very dedicated to music.

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

hydrophobia (N)

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

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

photosynthesis (N) the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water. Photosynthesis in plants generally involves the green pigment chlorophyll and generates oxygen as a byproduct.

pseudoscience (N) Pseudoscience is not considered real science. Goop has been pushing pseudoscience for almost a decade now.

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

psychosis (N) The patient suffers from some kind of psychosis. She fell into a drug-induced psychosis.

psychosis (N) a severe mental condition in which thought and emotions are so affected that contact is lost with external reality.

arthroscope (N) He underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair the tear and didn't play for the remainder of the season. An arthroscope is a small tube that is inserted into the body

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

technocracy (N) But technocracy is intellectually dead and politically exhausted. Although its legislature is elected, the union is in many ways a technocracy first.

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

telepathic (ADJ) You'll have to explain - I'm not telepathic A team of telepathic superheroes who can read each other's thoughts

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

thermodynamics (N) The field of thermodynamics is concerned with all types of energy changes in physical systems 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

brevity shortness of time.

susceptible They only do it to tease him—he's too susceptible Not having a defense leaves your goal susceptible to the other teams shots.

susceptible capable of being harmed

empirical There is a great deal of empirical research which supports this notion They provided considerable empirical evidence to support their argument

empirical evidence relating to real experiences

decipher An expression she could not decipher came upon his face He stared at her, trying to decipher the meaning behind her words.

decipher to work out what a message says

obtusest

obtusest the one most lacking sharpness (smart)

remorseful (Adj)

remorseful (Adj) filled with remorse; sorry.

cathartic (Adj)

cathartic (Adj) providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions; causing catharsis.

absolution (N)

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

equanimity (N)

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

Feckless (Adj) He is a feckless leader when push comes to shove. She can't rely on her feckless friend.

Feckless (Adj) lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible.

Slovenly (Adj) When you do a job too quickly it's slovenly. She looked slovenly and unkempt

Slovenly (Adj) (especially of a person or their appearance) messy and dirty.

Augment (V) We brought in professional singers to augment the numbers. I'm going to find ways to augment my income so I can afford this new house.

Augment (V) make (something) greater by adding to it; increase.

Garishness (N) The font is garish, and the text is too large for the hat. The

Garishness (N) obtrusively bright and showy; lurid.