Vocabulary Unit 1 Flashcards
abstract
Existing in thought but not having physical existence
“Philosophy is a very abstract concept for students because the concepts are not concrete but can be altered over time”
Analogous
Similar to
“Analogous to Bob who overthinks, I also find myself lost in thought.”
Astute
intelligent/clever
“The astute students got 100% on every test”
capricious
Likely to change suddenly
“My capricious attitude can bring mood swings”
Condone
To allow
“The teacher DOES NOT condone bullying”
deject
make something more sad
“I was dejected after my girlfriend broke up with me and lost the championship basketball game in the same day”
disingenuous
insincere
“Bob’s disingenuous apology made the argument worse”
elucidate
to make something clear by explaining
“My language arts teacher elucidated the sonnet by analyzing it”
exacerbate
increase bitterness/harshness
“Playing basketball outside with sandals exacerbated my feet condition”
generalization
opinion formed by a few examples
“The generalization that all Asians are smart is not the always true- my friend is dumb”
improvise
to perform or manage without preparation or required materials
“I improvised my jazz solo without knowing what exactly to play”
invoke
summon into action/bring into existence
“I invoked the ghosts that haunted this house by doing an incantation”
notorious
well known for bad reasons
“I was notorious for robbery”
Provocative
tending to rouse feelings of excitement, anger, or irritation
“I provoked my brother, taunting him that I can beat him in wrestling”
reticent
inclined to keep quiet and private
“The reticent student sat at the back of class and had no friends”
