Vocabulary Part IV Flashcards
Ecstatic
Adjective used to describe a state of overwhelming happiness, excitement, or joyful exhilaration.
The research team was ecstatic when their long-term project on artificial intelligence yielded groundbreaking results, surpassing all their expectations.
Pensive
Adjective that describes a state of deep or serious thought, often with a tinge of sadness or melancholy.
Sitting by the window with a distant look in her eyes, she appeared pensive, lost in her thoughts about the future.
Anguish
Noun that refers to severe mental or physical pain or suffering.
The news of the tragic accident caused her great anguish, leaving her feeling overwhelmed with grief and sadness.
Scrutinize
Verb that means to examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
In her research on human-computer interaction, the professor would scrutinize every aspect of the user experience data to ensure the reliability and relevance of her findings.
Bedrock
Noun used to describe the fundamental principles, ideas, or facts on which something is based.
Trust and communication are the bedrock of any strong relationship, providing a stable foundation for dealing with challenges and misunderstandings.
Tenet
Noun that refers to a principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true, especially one of fundamental importance in a philosophy, religion, or belief system.
One of the key tenets of ethical AI research is the commitment to developing technologies that are fair, transparent, and beneficial to society as a whole.
Notably
Adverb used to highlight something as important, significant, or worthy of attention.
The conference attracted many renowned experts from around the world, notably several leading figures in the field of renewable energy technologies.
Hinder
Verb that means to create difficulties for someone or something, resulting in a delay, obstruction, or slowing of progress.
The lack of sufficient data hindered the professor’s ability to effectively train the deep learning model for the computer vision project.
Cunning
Adjective used to describe someone who is skilled in achieving their aims by deceit or evasion. It implies a sort of cleverness or ingenuity, particularly in trickery or manipulation.
The fox in the story was portrayed as cunning, cleverly outsmarting the other animals in the forest to protect its den.
Reluctant
Adjective that describes a feeling of unwillingness or hesitation to do something.
She was reluctant to join the outdoor camping trip, fearing that her lack of experience in wilderness survival might be a problem.
Profound
Adjective that describes something that is very great or intense.
The novel had a profound impact on her, causing her to reflect deeply on her own life choices and values.
Strive
Verb that means to make great efforts to achieve or obtain something, or to struggle or fight vigorously towards a goal.
He continued to strive for excellence in his studies, dedicating long hours to mastering complex subjects despite numerous obstacles.
Tenuous
Adjective used to describe something very weak, thin, or insubstantial.
The connection between the two events was tenuous at best, with only circumstantial evidence linking them together.
Frantic
Adjective used to describe a state of wild or distraught behavior, typically resulting from extreme emotion, anxiety, or urgency.
The parents were frantic with worry when their child didn’t return home from school at the usual time, immediately starting a search around the neighborhood,
Counterbalance
Noun that refers to a weight or force that balances or offsets another, preventing excessive leaning or imbalance in a physical system.
The strict new regulations were seen as a necessary counterbalance to the rapid and unchecked growth of the industry, aiming to ensure sustainability and safety.
