week 7 definitions Flashcards
What does ‘Gratis’ mean?
Without charge; free of charge.
What does ‘Traumatic’ refer to?
Causing emotional or psychological injury or distress; severe or life-threatening physical injury.
What is a ‘Peccadillo’?
A small or minor fault or sin; a slight offense.
Who is an ‘Aficionado’?
A person who is very passionate and knowledgeable about a particular subject or activity, often in relation to hobbies or interests.
What does ‘Verisimilitude’ mean?
The appearance of being true or real; likeness or similarity to reality.
What does it mean to ‘Palliate’?
To relieve or lessen the severity of something, especially without curing it; to mitigate.
What is ‘Obloquy’?
Strong public criticism or verbal abuse; disgrace or dishonor caused by such criticism.
What does ‘Profligate’ mean?
Recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources; a person who behaves in such a way.
What does ‘Ostensible’ refer to?
Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so; apparent or outwardly visible.
What does ‘Sedentary’ describe?
Involving much sitting; not physically active or requiring little movement; characterized by a lifestyle of sitting.
What is an ‘Infraction’?
A violation or breach of a law, rule, or agreement; a minor offense.
What does ‘Culpable’ mean?
Deserving blame or responsibility for something wrong or harmful.
What is a ‘Definitive’ statement?
Conclusive, final, or authoritative; serving to settle or define something with certainty.
What does it mean to ‘Relegate’?
To assign or move someone or something to a lower or less important position, place, or condition.
What does ‘Fractious’ mean?
Tending to be difficult or unruly; prone to causing trouble or being irritable.
What does it mean to ‘Supplicate’?
To ask or beg for something earnestly or humbly, often in a formal or reverent manner.
What is a ‘Millennium’?
A period of 1,000 years; a time span marked by significant change or the beginning of a new era.
What is a ‘Prerogative’?
A right or privilege exclusive to a particular person or group, often based on status or position.
What does ‘Inception’ refer to?
The beginning or start of something, particularly a project, organization, or event.
What is ‘Consternation’?
A feeling of anxiety, confusion, or dismay, often caused by something unexpected.
