S2 Final Exam Flashcards
Analytical
relating to or using analysis or logical reasoning.
Chaos
complete disorder and confusion.
Forerunner
a person or thing that precedes the coming or development of someone or something else.
Perceptive
having or showing sensitive insight.
Rigorous
extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate.
Sublime
of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.
Uncompromising
showing an unwillingness to make concessions to others, especially by changing one’s ways or opinions.
Unrestrained
not restrained or restricted.
Concede
admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it.
Crystallize
- form or cause to form crystals.
2. make or become definite and clear.
Erode
(of wind, water, or other natural agents) gradually wear away (soil, rock, or land).
Ethnic
of or relating to a population subgroup (within a larger or dominant national or cultural group) with a common national or cultural tradition.
Homogeneity
the quality or state of being homogeneous (of the same kind; alike.)
Impose
- force (something unwelcome or unfamiliar) to be accepted or put in place.
- take advantage of someone by demanding their attention or commitment.
Liberation
the act of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression; release.
Mutable
liable to change.
Phenomenon
- a fact, occurrence, or circumstance observed or observable
- something that is impressive or extraordinary.
Quota
a limited or fixed number or amount of people or things, in particular.
Repression
the action of subduing someone or something by force.
Taunt
a remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone.
Wary
feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.
Baffle
totally bewilder or perplex.
Cower
crouch down in fear.
Disadvantaged
(of a person or area) in unfavorable circumstances, especially with regard to financial or social opportunities.
Dismiss
order or allow to leave; send away.
Elaborate
involving many carefully arranged parts or details; detailed and complicated in design and planning.
Enduring
continuing or long-lasting.
Entice
attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage.
Introvert
a shy, reticent person.
Mentor
an experienced and trusted adviser.
Optimistic
hopeful and confident about the future.
Prospect
the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
Reform
make changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it.
Spontaneity
the condition of being spontaneous; spontaneous behavior or action.
