Set 1 Flashcards
What does controversy, a noun mean?
a usual prolonged public dispute; an argument
What does depict, a verb, mean?
to represent by drawing, portray; to characterize in words, describe
What does undermine, a verb, mean?
to weaken, sabotage, subvert, debilitate, destabilize
What does the word advocate, a verb, mean?
to support or urge by argument, especially publicly
What does the word arrogant, an adjective, mean?
having exaggerated self-opinion; egotistical or over proud
What does the word cynic, a noun, mean?
one who believes that only selfishness motivates human actions
What does the word dispute, a verb, mean?
to engage in argument or debate; to argue vehemently, quarrel
What does the word provoke, a verb, mean?
to anger or vex; to stir up or call forth (feelings, desires, or activity)
What does the word contradict, a verb, mean?
to challenge, confront, counter, deny, or oppose
What does the word empathy, a noun, mean?
identification with and understanding of another’s situation, feelings, and motives
What does the word, perceive, a verb, mean?
to become aware of by means of the senses; to recognize or understand
What does the word, phenomenon, a noun, mean?
a fact, occurrence, or circumstance observed or observable; something remarkable or extraordinary
What does the word contempt, a noun, mean?
a feeling of disdain for anything considered mean or worthless
What does the word resolve, a verb, mean?
to come to a firm decision about, determine, to settle or solve (e.g. a question or a controversy)
What does the word speculate, a verb, mean?
to engage in thought, especially conjectural thought
What does the word intricate, an adjective, mean?
having many interrelated parts or facets; hard to understand, work, or make
What does the word skepticism, a noun, mean?
a questioning or doubting attitude; doubt regarding religion
What does the word assert, a verb, mean?
to state positively; declare
What does the word distinct, an adjective, mean?
not identical, separate; different in nature or quality, dissimilar
What does the word divisive, an adjective, mean?
dissenting, at odds with, alienating; or creating dissension or discord
What does the word consume, a verb, mean?
to expend by use; to use up
What does the word digress, a verb, mean?
to wander away from the main topic or argument in speaking or writing
What does the word innovate, a verb, mean?
to introduce (something new)
What does the word diminish, a verb, mean?
to make or become smaller, less, or less important
