Vocab Unit 4 Flashcards
What does ‘venial’ mean?
easily excused; pardonable
Used to describe faults or offenses that can be forgiven.
Define ‘nonchalant’.
cool and confident, unconcerned
Often used to describe someone’s demeanor or attitude.
What is ‘attainment’?
an accomplishment, the act of achieving
Refers to the successful achievement of a goal or objective.
What does ‘supercilious’ describe?
proud and contemptuous; showing scorn because of a feeling of superiority
Commonly associated with arrogant behavior.
What is the meaning of ‘disperse’?
to scatter, spread far and wide
Often used in the context of groups or substances.
Define ‘expunge’.
to erase, obliterate, destroy
Typically used in legal contexts or when referring to records.
What does ‘omniscient’ mean?
knowing everything; having unlimited awareness or understanding
Often used to describe a narrative perspective in literature.
Define ‘malevolent’.
spiteful, showing ill will
Refers to intentions or actions that are harmful or evil.
What does ‘affiliated’ mean?
associated, connected
Used to describe relationships between organizations or individuals.
What is a ‘panacea’?
a remedy for all ills; an answer to all problems
Often used metaphorically to describe solutions that claim to solve all issues.
Define ‘esteem’ as a noun.
a highly favorable opinion or judgment
Reflects the regard in which one is held by others.
What does ‘skulk’ mean?
to move about stealthily; to lie in hiding
Often associated with secretive or sneaky behavior.
What does ‘bequeath’ mean?
to give or pass on as an inheritance
Commonly used in legal contexts concerning wills.
Define ‘finite’.
having limits; lasting for a limited time
Opposite of infinite, often used in mathematics and philosophy.
What is ‘esteem’ as a verb?
to regard highly
Reflects the action of valuing someone positively.
What does ‘ascertain’ mean?
to find out
Involves discovering or determining information.
Define ‘invulnerable’.
not able to be wounded or hurt; shielded against attack
Often used in contexts of security or protection.
What does ‘converge’ mean?
to move toward one point, approach nearer together
Commonly used in mathematics and science to describe lines or paths.
What does ‘cogent’ mean?
forceful, convincing; relevant, to the point
Often used to describe arguments or reasoning.
Define ‘uncanny’.
strange, mysterious, weird, beyond explanation
Used to describe phenomena that provoke wonder or fear.
What does ‘scrupulous’ mean?
exact, careful, attending thoroughly to details; principled
Reflects a high level of moral integrity and attention to detail.
