Week 11 Vocab Flashcards
What does it mean to lament?
To express sorrow or regret
Lamenting often involves vocalizing grief or sadness.
Define melancholy.
A deep, long-lasting sadness
Melancholy can be a state of mind that persists over time.
What does it mean to be nostalgic?
Longing for the past
Nostalgia often involves a sentimental yearning for former times.
What is meant by ominous?
Giving the impression that something bad is about to happen
Ominous signs can create a sense of foreboding.
Define pragmatic.
Practical rather than theoretical
Pragmatic approaches focus on real-world applications.
What does it mean to be resilient?
Able to recover quickly from difficulties
Resilience is crucial for overcoming challenges.
Define stoic.
Enduring pain or hardship without showing feelings
Stoicism emphasizes self-control and emotional resilience.
What is trepidation?
A feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen
Trepidation can often precede uncertain events.
What does ubiquitous mean?
Present everywhere
Ubiquitous elements are found in multiple locations simultaneously.
Define wary.
Cautious or watchful of danger
Being wary often involves a heightened sense of awareness.
To express sorrow or regret
Lament
Lament is often associated with mourning or expressing deep sadness.
A deep, long-lasting sadness
Melancholy
Melancholy can often be reflective and may not always have a specific cause.
Longing for the past
Nostalgic
Nostalgia can evoke warm feelings or sadness about times gone by.
Giving the impression that something bad is about to happen
Ominous
Ominous signs often create a sense of foreboding.
Practical rather than theoretical
Pragmatic
Pragmatic approaches focus on real-world applications and outcomes.
Able to recover quickly from difficulties
Resilient
Resilience is crucial in overcoming challenges and setbacks.
Enduring pain or hardship without showing feelings
Stoic
Stoicism is a philosophy that teaches the development of self-control and fortitude.
A feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen
Trepidation
Trepidation often accompanies uncertainty and apprehension.
Present everywhere
Ubiquitous
Ubiquitous describes something that is found everywhere at the same time.
Cautious or watchful of danger
Wary
Being wary involves being alert to potential risks or threats.
