Kumon J Level Vocabulary Flashcards

Vocabulary Study Notes

• Craved: Expresses a deep yearning or strong desire for something.
• Benign: Describes a gentle, mild, and kindly nature.
• Rectitude: Refers to adherence to strict standards of integrity and moral principles.
• Aqueous: Pertains to qualities or characteristics associated with water.
• Coinside: Indicates simultaneous occurrence or sharing the same timeframe.
• Oblivious: Characterized by a lack of awareness or mindful attention to surroundings.
• Humidity: Defines the presence of warmth in combination with moisture in the air.
• Phalaenopsis: Relates to the act of applying pollen to the stigma of a flower or plant.
• Evolution: The process of gradual development, particularly from simpler to more complex forms.
• Virtue: Represents moral excellence and goodness.
• Unmindful: Describes a tendency to forget or ignore things previously known.
• Pretext: Any reason offered as justification or defense for an action.
• Propriety: The observance of appropriate conduct and standards of decency.
• Incentives: Refers to factors that motivate or encourage specific actions or decisions.
• Scrutiny: Involves careful and thorough examination or inspection.
• Ruthless: Indicates a lack of mercy or compassion; unsparing in actions.
• Extent: Refers to the range, degree, or scope of something.
• Subordinate: Concerns the aspect of consideration or discussion regarding secondary importance.
• Peruse: To examine closely and thoughtfully usually for specific details.
• Leeway: Represents a degree of freedom to act or make decisions; flexibility.
• Faculties: Denotes natural abilities or talents; special endowments.
• Persona: The outward personality or image a person presents in public.
• Incorporating: Involves combining elements into a cohesive and unified whole.
• Conceit: Refers to an imaginative notion or fanciful idea.
• Rapport: Describes a harmonious relationship characterized by mutual understanding and connection.
• Vehement: Denotes intensity or severity of expression; full of energy.
• Monopoly: The exclusive control or possession over a particular market or resource.
• Substantial: Describes something that is real, important, and essential.
• Contemptuous: Exhibits disdain or lack of respect towards something.
• Dissertation: A substantial academic paper required for an advanced degree.
• Circumstance: A condition or fact associated with an event or situation.
• Liniment: A medicinal liquid preparation used for application to the skin.
• Trifle: Indicating a degree or extent that is somewhat limited or minor.
• Spry: Refers to being active, lively, and vigorous, especially in older age.
• Dilapidated: Describes something that has fallen into disrepair or ruin through neglect.
• Twinkly: Characterized by bright or smiling expressions.
• Perturbation: A state of mental disturbance, agitation, or anxiety.
• Fragrant: Having a pleasant or sweet smell.
• Intervening: Occurring between different points in time or events.
• Intoxicating: Producing excitement or heightened emotions.
• Recollection: The act of recalling or remembering something from memory.
• Overhauled: Undergoing thorough examination with a focus on correction or repair.
• Pretext: A guise or assumed motive masking true intentions.
• Competence: The state of being adequately skilled or qualified for a task.
• Transmits: The act of sending or conveying information from one source to another.
• Derring-do: Represents acts of daring or bravery.
• Propriety: Standards of socially acceptable conduct and behavior.
• Anecdotage: A tendency in older age to reminisce and share past stories.
• Extravagance: Excessive indulgence or spending beyond necessary limits.
• Senility: The deterioration associated with aging, often including adverse characteristics.
• Investment: A financial expenditure aimed at generating profit or acquiring valuable assets.
• Altered: Changed in a particular characteristic without becoming entirely different.
• Sterile: Free of any living microorganisms, ensuring cleanliness and safety.
• Charitable: Pertaining to kindness and generosity towards those in need.
• Adjustment: The process of aligning or conforming to specific conditions or requirements.
• Equivalent: Something that can be matched in correspondence or equal representation.
• Infallible: Incapable of making mistakes or being wrong.
• Tampering: The act of interfering with or making unauthorized changes.
• Melancholy: A state of deep sadness or depression.
• Kinky: Describing hair that is tightly curled or twisted.
• Shiftless: Characterized by laziness or lack of initiative.
• Coherent: Logically consistent and easily understandable.
• Sober: Not influenced by alcohol; serious and clear-minded.
• Devastating: Overwhelmingly effective; cause significant emotional impact.
• Implacable: Unable to be appeased or relieved; relentless.
• Rehabilitation: Restoring something damaged to its previous condition.
• Dallying: Wasting time or delaying actions unnecessarily.
• Impenetrable: Not able to be accessed or passed through.
• Indefatigable: Persistent and tireless; capable of sustained effort.
• Serious: Characterized by a deep focus on thoughts or concerns.
• Relentless: Unyielding and steadfast in pursuit or objectives.
• Impervious: Impossible to pass through; resistant to external influences.
• Fury: Intense and wild anger or rage.
• Unsullied: Unblemished and clean; pristine.
• Stricture: Severe criticism or restrictions imposed on behavior.
• Impotent: Lacking power or strength; ineffective.
• Taciturn: Habitually silent or not inclined to talk much.
• Sweltering: Describes oppressive heat.
• Alleged: Claimed to be true but not proven; dubious.
• Optimism: A hopeful and positive outlook on future events.
• Detention: The act of keeping someone confined or restrained.
• Derived: Obtained or drawn from a source.
• Reticent: Reserved in speech or reluctant to reveal one’s thoughts.
• Alleviate: To lessen the severity of pain or a problem.
• Persecute: To unjustly inflict harm or suffering on someone.
• Rebuke: To criticize sharply for a fault or error.
• Literate: Possessing the ability to read and write.
• Naive: Lacking experience; innocent and simple in judgment.
• Immune: Not susceptible to an effect or influence.
• Meditating: Engaged in reflection or deep thought.
• Distaste: A strong feeling of aversion or dislike.
• Wallowing: Completely immersing oneself in something, often with difficulty.
• Covey: A group or gathering, often of birds or people.
• Contended: Feeling satisfied or pleased.
• Compelled: Forcibly driven to act; irresistibly moved.
• Illicitly: In a manner that is unlawful or not permitted.
• Native: Indigenous to a particular place; belonging naturally to a specific environment.
• Fearful: A feeling of anxiety or apprehension about potential danger or harm.
• Confront: To meet or face something directly, often in a challenging way.
• Ponder: To think deeply and carefully about something.