week 8 Flashcards
Reverberate
verb) To echo or resound repeatedly; to have a lasting effect or impact.
Primordial
(adjective) Existing from the very beginning; ancient or original; relating to the earliest stages of development.
Nascent
(adjective) Just beginning to develop or come into existence.
Insatiable
adjective) Impossible to satisfy; always wanting more.
Emanate
(verb) To flow out or issue forth from a source.
Preempt
(verb) To take action in order to prevent an event or situation from happening; to act before someone else does.
Indictment
(noun) A formal accusation or charge of wrongdoing, often used in legal contexts.
Inordinate
(adjective) Exceeding normal or reasonable limits; excessive.
Utopian
(adjective) Idealistic or perfect in nature, but often unrealistic or impractical.
Reputed
adjective) Generally believed or considered to be true, though not necessarily proven
Germane
adjective) Relevant or closely related to the subject at hand.
Pejorative
(adjective) Expressing disapproval or criticism; derogatory in nature.
Decimate
(verb) To destroy a large portion of something; to severely damage or reduce in number.
Viable
adjective) Capable of working, functioning, or succeeding; feasible
Supine:
(adjective) Lying on the back, face up; also used metaphorically to describe someone who is passive or submissive.
Non sequitur:
(noun) A statement or conclusion that does not logically follow from the previous argument or statement.
Nihilism
(noun) The rejection of all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is meaningless.
Venerable
adjective) Worthy of respect or reverence due to age, dignity, or character.
Surreptitious
(adjective) Done in a secretive or stealthy manner, often to avoid detection or attention.
Substantiate
(verb) To provide evidence or support for a claim or argument; to validate or prove something.
