Ryo Hagio Round 2 Flashcards
Archaic
Very old or old-fashioned
Some people consider using typewriters to be archaic in the digital age.
Very old or old-fashioned
Mutable
Changeable
Weather is mutable; it can go from sunny to stormy in a few hours.
Changeable
Nebulous
Vague or unclear
His explanation for being late was so nebulous that no one believed him.
Vague or unclear
Totalitarian
A government that controls all aspects of life and tolerates no opposition
North Korea is often cited as a modern example of a totalitarian regime.
A government that controls all aspects of life and tolerates no opposition
Orthodox
Following traditional or officially accepted beliefs
In orthodox religion, followers strictly observe traditional customs and rituals.
Following traditional or officially accepted beliefs
Impediment
A hindrance or obstacle
A lack of internet access can be a major impediment to online learning.
A hindrance or obstacle
Annihilate
To destroy completely
The asteroid impact nearly annihilated all life on Earth millions of years ago.
To destroy completely
Furtive
Secretive or stealthy
She cast a furtive glance at her friend’s test paper during the exam.
Secretive or stealthy
Rectify
To correct or make right
The mechanic was able to rectify the engine issue quickly.
To correct or make right
Pedantic
Overly concerned with rules or small details
The teacher was so pedantic that she deducted points for every tiny formatting error.
Overly concerned with rules or small details
Denounce
Apparently or seemingly, but not necessarily so
The president publicly denounced the act of violence.
Apparently or seemingly, but not necessarily so
Comrade
A fellow member of a political group
Revolutionaries often referred to each other as comrades to show unity.
A fellow member of a political group
