Q101 - Q150: Definitions Flashcards
To understand the raw meaning.
bifurcation (n.)
the fact that something is divided into two parts or the act of dividing something into two parts
sporadic (adj.)
happening only occasionally or at intervals that are not regular
ambiguous (adj.)
can be understood in more than one way; having different meanings
unequivocal (adj.)
expressing your opinion or intention very clearly and strongly
mediate (v.)
to try to end a disagreement by helping the two sides to talk about and agree on a solution
ample (adj.)
more than enough
ameliorate (v.)
to make a bad or unpleasant situation better
ectopically (adv.)
occurring in an abnormal position or in an unusual manner or form
This is a very rare word to appear in a sentence.
undulating (adj.)
having a shape like a wave or moving up and down like a wave
Like the waves.
contrive (v.)
to arrange for something to happen or be done by being smart or deceiving others
misconstrue (v.)
to form a false understanding of the meaning or intention of something that someone does or says
stipulate (v.)
to state clearly and definitely that something must be done, or how it must be done
superfluous (adj.)
more than is needed or wanted
punitive (adj.)
intended as a punishment
frugality (n.)
a way of living in which you use only as much money or food as is necessary
revolt (v.) (feeling)
to make someone feel unpleasantly shocked or disgusted:
revolt (v.) (protest)
a protest against authority, especially that of a government, often involving violence; the action of protesting against authority
itinerant (adj.)
travelling from one place to another, usually to work for a short period
solicit (v.)
to ask somebody for something, such as support, money or information or persuade somebody to do something
exalt (v.)
to praise someone a lot, or to raise someone to a higher rank or more powerful position
vehement (adj.)
expressing strong feelings, or shown by strong feelings or great energy or force
recalcitrant (adj.)
unwilling to obey rules or follow instructions; difficult to control
spurious (adj.)
false, although seeming to be real or true
lurid (adj.) (color)
too bright in colour, in a way that is not attractive
lurid (adj.) (shock)
(especially of a story or piece of writing) presented in a way that is intended to shock
idyllic (adj.)
extremely pleasant, beautiful, or peaceful
brevity (n.) (comm.)
the quality of using few words when speaking or writing
brevity (n.) (time)
the fact of lasting a short time
succinct (adj.)
said in a clear and short way; expressing what needs to be said without unnecessary words
extemporaneous (adj.)
spoken or done without planning or preparation
incongruous (adj.)
unusual or different from what is around or from what is generally happening
satiate (v.)
to completely satisfy yourself or a need, especially with food or pleasure, so that you could not have any more
elicit (v.)
to get or produce something, especially information or a reaction
usurp (v.)
to take control of a position of power, especially without having the right to
abnegation (n.)
the act of not allowing yourself to have something, especially something you like or want
aggrandize (v.)
to make someone more powerful or important
assuage (v.)
to make unpleasant feelings less strong
contentious (adj.)
causing , involving, or likely to cause disagreement and argument
dogmatic (adj.)
being certain that your beliefs are right and that others should accept them, without paying attention to evidence or other opinions
complacent (adj.)
feeling so satisfied with your own abilities or situation that you feel you do not need to try any harder
Connotation: quite negative.
exonerate (v.)
to show or state that someone or something is not guilty of something
convene (v.)
to bring together a group of people for a meeting, or to meet for a meeting
discern (v.)
to see, recognize, or understand something that is not clear
