Voc 3 Flashcards
Abrupt
Sudden and unexpected (adj)
Ex: I was surprised by the abrupt change of subject
Syn: unanticipated, without warning
Laconic
Use very few words ( person speech, writing)
His laconic writing style attracted many students who prefer simple texts.
Corroborate
To confirm or give support to something ( statement/ theory / finding)
In his paper, john provided several data to corroborate his view on heroin.
Vast
To a great extent or quantity
Ex : the vast expressive power of language is made possible by two principles
Implicate
Show someone is involved in a crime
. Or imply/ convey meaning
The evidence implicated him in the recent crimes in the neigbot hood.
Distinct
Recognizable from something else of similar nature
Ex: Nursing knowledge are distinct from medical knowledge
Syn: clear, well define, unmistakable
Covet
Yearn to have or possessed.
Ex:Although Janice has a boyfriend, she remains the most coveted girl in the school.
Ex2: The presidency remains the most coveted position in politics.
Syn: desire, want
Dissonance
Tension or clash between two elements. Lack of musical harmony
There’s is dissonance among democratic and republican supporters
Ingenious
Clever, inventive, and original
Ex: Tom’s ingenious plan save the company from debt
Misanthrope
Dislike humankind
Ex: john is a misanthrope, and isolates himself from others in the woods.
Malleable
A metal that can easily change shape. Or a person who is easily influenced.
Obdurate
Adj: Stubborn and refusing to change ones action or opinion
Ex: Terry’s obdurate behavior may affect his relationship with coworkers.
Ostentation
Noun: pretensious( showy, flashy) and vulgar, especially if wealth and luxury
Adj: ostentatious
Ex: jimmy was an actor who indulged in ostentation and flamboyance
Ex: jimmy ostentatious attitude made several colleague spurn him.
Enervate
Verb: to cause someone to feel drained or out of energy.
Syn: fatigue, exhaust, drained
Ex: The political campaign has enervated him, but he’s content to be the new president of America.
Eulogy
A form of Praise, frequently use during funerals.
Ex: I had for a time fear death. Now, I have accepted my fate, and I’m ready. However, inform the pastor to deliver a brief eulogy.
