Vocabulary Flashcards

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Understanding: To comprehend or fully understand something

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Grasp

For example, you might grasp a complex concept or idea.

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Support Framework: A supporting structure or framework that helps in organizing and guiding a process.

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Scaffold

For example, in education, a scaffold might refer to instructional support that helps students learn and gradually become independent in their learning.

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Describes someone or something that has the power to affect or shape the opinions, behaviors, or actions of others.

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Influential

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Refers to something that is essential, basic, or foundational to a particular system, concept, or process. It represents core principles or elements that are necessary for the structure or functioning of something.

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Fundamental

For example, fundamental principles in mathematics are the basic rules on which more complex theories are built.

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Conceptual Base: The core principles, ideas, or concepts that serve as the basis for something, such as a theory, system, or organization

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Foundation

For example, the foundation of a successful business might include core values and principles.

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To seek advice, guidance, or information from someone, typically an expert or professional, in order to make informed decisions or solve a problem. It can also refer to the act of discussing or reviewing something with another person to gain insights or opinions.

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Consult

For example, you might consult a doctor about health issues or consult a legal advisor for legal advice.

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Abstract ideas or general notions that represent fundamental categories or principles. They are mental constructs used to understand, categorize, and interpret various aspects of reality or knowledge. They help in organizing information, forming theories, and communicating ideas.

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Concepts

For instance, the concept of “freedom” encompasses various interpretations and applications in philosophy, politics, and personal life.

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Skill or Technique: An ability or method that has been honed and perfected over time, indicating sophistication or expertise.

Manner or Taste: Behavior, taste, or style that is elegant, cultured, or sophisticated, often reflecting high standards and attention to detail.

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Refined

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In metaphorical use: used to describe something that has been refined or concentrated to its essence.

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Distilled

Such as a distilled idea or principle.

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In metaphorical use: used to describe something that has been refined or concentrated to its essence.

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Distilled

Such as a distilled idea or principle.

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Refers to something that is useful, effective, and applicable in real-world situations. It emphasizes functionality and feasibility over theoretical or abstract considerations.

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Practical

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Describes something that is capable of being accomplished or carried out successfully, given the available resources, constraints, or conditions. It implies that a plan or idea is realistic and achievable.

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Feasible

For example, a feasible project is one that can be realistically completed within the given time frame, budget, and technical constraints.

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Limitations or restrictions that affect the scope, execution, or outcomes of a process, project, or decision. They can include factors such as:

Resources: limitations in budget, time, or materials.

Rules or regulations: legal or organizational requirements that must be followed.

Physical factors: Environmental or structural limitations that impact feasibility.

Technical limitations: restrictions based on available technology or expertise.

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Constraints

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Describes something that is thorough, complete, and covers all or nearly all aspects of a subject or process. It implies an extensive and detailed approach that addresses all relevant parts or components.

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Comprehensive

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A structured support or system designed to guide the development or organization of something. Overall, they provide a standardized approach to solving problems or developing solutions, ensuring consistency and efficiency.

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Framework

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Refers to the process of establishing and applying uniform criteria, methods, or procedures across different instances or contexts. It ensures consistency and comparability by adhering to established norms or specifications.

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Standardized

For example, standardized tests are designed with uniform questions and scoring methods to ensure that results are comparable across different test-takers.

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Tondepend on or trust something or someone to perform a function, provide support, or deliver results.

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Rely

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Refers to the process of incorporating or assimilating something within oneself. It can apply to various contexts:

Psychology: adopting and integrating beliefs, values, or behaviors into one’s own thought processes and personality. For example, taking societal norms and adopting those norms as personal standards.

Learning: absorbing and understanding information deeply, so that it becomes part of one’s own knowledge base or skills.

Emotional health: converting external stressors or emotions into internal psychological issues, such as anxiety or depression.

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Internalize

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To absorb and integrate new information, ideas, or cultural practices into one’s existing system or understanding. This process involves making the new elements a part of oneself or one’s environment, leading to a greater coherence or understanding.

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Assimilate

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To absorb and integrate new information, ideas, or cultural practices into one’s existing system or understanding. This process involves making the new elements a part of oneself or one’s environment, leading to a greater coherence or understanding.

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Assimilate

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Refers to the quality of being logical, consistent, and orderly, making it easy to understand or follow. In different contexts, it can mean:

Communication: the clarity and logical flow of ideas in speech or writing, ensuring that all parts are connected and make sense together.

Logic: the consistency and harmonious alignment of elements within a system or argument, where each part supports or complements the others.

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Coherence

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Refers to a state of being completely sure about something. It involves a high level of confidence in the accuracy or truth of a belief, fact, or outcome, often accompanied by a lack of doubt or ambiguity.

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Certainty

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A situation where something can be understood or interpreted in multiple ways. It occurs when information, language, or a situation is unclear, vague, or open to more than one interpretation, leading to uncertainty or confusion about the intended meaning.

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Ambiguity

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To be relevant or related to something.

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Pertains

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Refers to something that is capable of being controlled, handled, or dealt with effectively. It implies that the situation or task is within one’s ability to oversee or address without being overwhelming.

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Manageable

For example, a manageable workload is one that can be reasonably completed within the given time and resources.

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Used to describe someone who has a strong enthusiasm or interest in something.

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Avid

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An individual or company hired to perform specific tasks or complete projects under a formal agreement. They can work in various fields such as construction, IT, consulting, and more. They are typically responsible for delivering services or products as outlined in their contract and may work on a temporary or project-based basis.

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Contractor

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To be filled with wonder or astonishment, often due to something impressive or extraordinary.

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Marvel

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Refers to a small, interesting, or valuable piece of information. It can also refer to a small, tasty piece of food. In both contexts, a tidbit is something that is intriguing or appealing due to its compact and often enticing nature.

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Tidbit

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An idiomatic expression that means to fail or decline before reaching maturity or achieving its potential. This phrase is often used to describe ideas, projects, or initiatives that don’t progress or succeed as hoped.

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Die on the Vine

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Pharses or expressions whose meanings are not directly deducible from the individual words used. An expression that has a figurative meaning that is understood through common usage within a particular language or culture. For example, “kick the bucket” is an example of this sort of expression meaning “to die,” which cannot be understood by interpreting the individual words literally.

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Idiom

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In the context of a physical test or trial, running a “___” refers to undergoing a series of challenging or difficult obstacles or tests. This phrase often implies facing a rigorous and demanding series of tasks or challenges in succession. The term can be used literally, as in a physical course with obstacles, or metaphorically, to describe any difficult and testing experience.

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gauntlet

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The phrase “separating the ___ from the chaff” means distinguishing between what is valuable and what is not, or filtering out the useful from the useless. It originates from the process of separating the edible grain (___) from the inedible husks (chaff) in agriculture.

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wheat

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A lack of respect or seriousness toward something that is generally considered important, sacred, or worthy. It often involves treating serious or solemn subjects with casualness or disregard. For example, making light-hearted jokes about a serious topic.

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Irreverent

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A person, typically a child, who is dressed in a shabby or ragged manner. The term is often used to describe someone who looks untidy or poorly dressed. It can also be used more figuratively to describe someone who appears disheveled or messy. The term has a somewhat old-fashioned or colloquial feel and is often used in a sympathetic or affectionate way.

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Ragamuffin

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The process of combining different ideas, concepts, or elements to form a cohesive whole.

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Synthesis

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A metaphorical expression that refers to identifying and nurturing hidden talents or potential in someone or something that may initially appear unrefined or unremarkable.

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“Diamonds from the rough”