Vocab Unit 3 Flashcards
What does the term ABOMINATE mean?
TO REALLY HATE
This term expresses a strong dislike or hatred towards something.
What is Acculturation?
What happens when cultures blend
This process involves the exchange of cultural features when groups come into contact.
What does Adventitious mean?
Resulting from chance. Accidental, Random
This term refers to something that occurs by chance rather than by design.
What does it mean to Ascribe?
To assign to someone
This involves attributing a characteristic or action to a specific person or source.
What does Circuitous mean?
Going around, not taking direct route
This term describes a path that is indirect or roundabout.
What does Commiserate mean?
sympathize with someone
This term refers to expressing sorrow or compassion for someone else’s misfortune.
What does Enjoin mean?
Ordering something to happen
This term is often used in legal contexts to indicate a command or directive.
What does Expedite refer to?
Fast Shipping
This term implies speeding up a process, particularly in logistics.
What does Expiate mean?
To make up for mistakes
This term refers to the act of atoning or reparating for wrongdoing.
What does Ferment mean?
Noisy commotion
This term can refer to a state of agitation or unrest.
What does Inadvertent mean?
By chance, not of deliberate attention
This term describes actions or events that occur unintentionally.
What does ‘nominal’ mean?
Small fee, ‘not much’
Used to describe something that is minimal or insignificant in amount.
What does ‘noncommittal’ refer to?
Net committing
Indicates a lack of commitment or decisiveness.
What does ‘peculate’ mean?
Steal something entrusted
Often used in the context of embezzlement or misappropriation.
Define ‘proclivity’.
Natural inclination
Refers to a tendency to choose or do something regularly.
