College Vocabulary Flashcards

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What does 'squalid' mean?

filthy; wretched; debased (correct)

bright and cheerful

an elegant place

clean and fresh

What does 'proliferating' mean?

to grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring; multiply

Define 'sanctuary'.

a consecrated place, as the most sacred part of a religious building; sanctum

What does it mean to 'elude'?

to avoid adroitly; evade Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'ultimate'?

being the last or concluding element of a series Signup and view all the answers

Define 'inscrutable'.

not readily investigated, interpreted, or understood; mysterious Signup and view all the answers

What does 'spiel' mean?

to talk volubly or extravagantly; express Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'servitude'?

state of subjection to an owner or master or forced labor imposed as punishment Signup and view all the answers

Define 'spellbind'.

to hold or bind by or as if by a spell; enthrall; enchant; fascinate Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'proletariat'?

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages Signup and view all the answers

What does 'delusion' mean?

something that is falsely believed or propagated; hallucination Signup and view all the answers

To __________ means to clear of guilt; cleanse.

purge Signup and view all the answers

Define 'secular'.

of or relating to the worldly or temporal; nonreligious Signup and view all the answers

What does 'viable' mean?

capable of growing or living; practicable Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'anathema'?

one that is cursed by ecclesiastical authority; curse Signup and view all the answers

What does 'jeopardy' mean?

exposure to or imminence of death, loss, or injury; endangerment Signup and view all the answers

Define 'reflective'.

capable of reflecting light, images, or sound waves; meditative Signup and view all the answers

What does 'benign' mean?

of a mild type of character that does not threaten health or life; harmless Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'pugnacious'?

having a quarrelsome or combative nature Signup and view all the answers

What does 'dissipate' mean?

to cause to spread thin Signup and view all the answers

What does 'acquiesce' mean?

to accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively; agree Signup and view all the answers

Define 'denigrate'.

to attack the reputation of; defame Signup and view all the answers

What is 'munificent'?

very liberal in giving or bestowing; bighearted Signup and view all the answers

What does 'capitulation' mean?

the act of surrendering or yielding; relinquish Signup and view all the answers

Define 'palatable'.

agreeable or acceptable to the mind Signup and view all the answers

What does 'vehement' mean?

marked by forceful energy; powerful Signup and view all the answers

What is 'fruition'?

pleasurable use or possession; enjoyment Signup and view all the answers

Define 'eradicate'.

to do away with completely as if pulling up by the roots; abolish Signup and view all the answers

What does 'despotic' mean?

a ruler with absolute power and authority; Caesar Signup and view all the answers

What is 'extricate'?

to free or remove from an entanglement or difficulty; disengage Signup and view all the answers

Define 'paranoia'.

a psychosis characterized by systematic delusions of persecution or grandeur usually without hallucinations Signup and view all the answers

What does 'malevolence' mean?

having, showing, or arising from intense, often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'tenuous'?

having little substance or strength; weak Signup and view all the answers

Define 'ambivalence'.

simultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings toward an object, person, or action Signup and view all the answers

What does 'desiccate' mean?

to dry up; dehydrate Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'replete'?

fully or abundantly provided or filled; plump Signup and view all the answers

Define 'recalcitrant'.

obstinately defiant of authority or restraint; resistant Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cogent' mean?

having power to compel or constrain; convince Signup and view all the answers

What is 'affluence'?

an abundant flow or supply; profusion Signup and view all the answers

What does 'astute' mean?

having or showing shrewdness and perspicacity; crafty Signup and view all the answers

Define 'fatuous'.

complacently or inanely foolish; silly Signup and view all the answers

What does 'vindictive' mean?

disposed to seek revenge; vengeful Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'meticulous'?

marked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details; careful Signup and view all the answers

Define 'catharsis'.

purification of the emotions, primarily through art Signup and view all the answers

What does 'insatiable' mean?

incapable of being satisfied; quenchless Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'dubious'?

giving rise to uncertainty; of doubtful promise or outcome; doubtful Signup and view all the answers

Define 'tepid'.

lacking in passion or energy; dull Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary List Highlights

Squalid: Refers to extremely dirty or wretched living conditions.
Proliferating: Represents rapid growth or multiplication, particularly in biological contexts.
Sanctuary: A sacred space or place of refuge, often central within a religious building.
Elude: The act of skillfully avoiding or escaping from something.
Ultimate: Denotes the final or last item in a sequence or series.
Inscrutable: Describes something that is difficult to understand or mysterious in nature.
Spiel: Engaging in talk that is often elaborate and enthusiastic.
Servitude: A condition of being under the control of another entity, often involving forced labor.
Spellbind: To captivate or fascinate someone deeply, almost magically.
Proletariat: A social class focused on manual workers or wage laborers.

Psychological and Emotional States

Delusion: Involves false beliefs, often seen in psychological contexts like hallucinations.
Purge: The act of eliminating or cleansing guilt or impurities.
Secular: Related to the non-religious aspect of life and society.
Viable: Describes something capable of thriving or functioning effectively in a given context.
Anathema: A term for something that is denounced or cursed by religious authority.
Jeopardy: Indicates a state of risk or danger, especially concerning life or well-being.

Characteristics and Qualities

Reflective: Capable of reflecting on experiences or ideas; promotes meditative thought.
Benign: Describes a gentle, harmless character that poses no threat.
Pugnacious: Represents a temperament that is combative or inclined to argue.
Dissipate: To thin out or scatter; can relate to both physical and abstract concepts.
Acquiesce: To passive consent or agreement without protest.
Denigrate: To tarnish or defame someone's reputation or character.

Munificent: Characterizes someone who is generous and giving.
Capitulation: Act of surrendering or yielding, often under pressure.
Palatable: Indicates something that is acceptable or agreeable to the mind.
Vehement: Conveys strong emotions or energies in expression.
Fruition: Denotes the realization or enjoyment of a completed objective or desire.

Challenges and Obstacles

Eradicate: To completely eliminate, often used in contexts of suffering or issues.
Despotic: Relates to a ruler or authority wielding absolute power, often tyrannically.
Extricate: The process of freeing oneself from complications or difficulties.
Paranoia: A psychological condition involving heightened suspicion and delusions, typically without hallucinations.
Malevolence: Describes a strong desire to harm or show ill will towards others.

Cognitive and Analytical Features

Tenuous: Refers to something that is weak or lacking in solidity or strength.
Ambivalence: Characterized by mixed feelings or contradictory attitudes towards someone or something.
Desiccate: The process of drying out, often leading to dehydration.
Replete: Fully equipped or abundantly supplied with something.
Recalcitrant: Describes an obstinate resistance to authority or control.
Cogent: Refers to arguments that are compelling and convincing.

Economic and Resource Descriptors

Affluence: Describes a state of wealth or abundance of resources.
Astute: Indicates sharpness and shrewdness in judgment or perception.
Fatuous: Refers to someone who is foolishly complacent; lacking intelligence.
Vindictive: Describes a desire for revenge, showcasing a retaliatory nature.
Meticulous: Reflects extreme attention to detail and care in execution.
Catharsis: Emotional release or purification, often achieved through artistic expression.

Additional Terms

Insatiable: Refers to an inability to be satisfied or content.
Dubious: Indicates a state of uncertainty or skepticism about outcomes.
Tepid: Reflects a lack of enthusiasm or passion, often leading to indifference.

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