Vocab Set #4

Question 1

Anomaly

Answer 1

(n)- something that deviates from the standard or normal; singular

Ex: The scientist discovered an `anomaly` in her more average data that could lead to a ground breaking theory.

Anomalous- adj

Question 2

Motif

Answer 2

(n.)- a symbolic image or idea occuring frequently in a story (sounds, actions, ideas, words)

Ex: In her artwork. the recurring `motif` of a tree symbolizes growth and resillence

Question 3

Incongruous

Answer 3

(adj.)- not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something

Ex: The cheerful music playing in the background felt `incongrous` with the somber news being reported.

Incongruity- (n.)

Question 4

Contrive

Answer 4

(v.)- create or bring about (an object or a situation) by deliberate use of skill and artifice

Ex: The students used paper clips, notecards, and a flashlight to `contrive` a creative solution to the problem in their science project.

(Contrived- adj, Contrivance - n.)

Question 5

Sullen

Answer 5

(adj.)- bad tempered and sulky; gloomy

Ex: After losing at chess, he sat in sullen `silence`, refusing to talk to anyone.

Sullenness- (n.)

Question 5

Catharsis

Answer 5

(n.)- the process of releasing and there by providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions

Ex: Writing in her journal provided a `catharsis` for her emotions, helping her to process her feelings.

Cathartic- (adj.)

Question 6

Abstract

Answer 6

(adj.)- exisiting in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence

Ex: Looking at the ebb and flow of the ocean made the philosopher reflect on the `abstract` concept of change as a cycle

(Abstraction- n, Abstractly- adv.)

Question 7

Sentient

Answer 7

(adj.)- able to perceive and feel things

Ex: Asimou´s I, Robot explored the idea of `sentient` beings and their rights in a world dominated by technology

Sentience- n

Question 8

Discerning

Answer 8

(adj.)- having or showing good judgement; perceiving accurately

Ex: A `discerning` reader can appreciate the subtleties and wit in Poe´s writing style

(Discern- v, Discernment- n.)

Question 9

Persue

Answer 9

(v.)- to read something in a careful or thoughtful way

Ex: Before making a decision, Martynr decided to `persue` the job descripions carefully to find the best fit

Perusal- n.