Vocabulary Flashcards

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What does 'Acquiesce' mean?

To ignore completely

To express disagreement

To argue passionately

To agree silently (correct)

What is an 'Acronym'?

A word formed from initial letters (correct)

A musical term

A literary device

A type of plant

What does 'Ambiguity' refer to?

Doubtfulness or uncertainty of meaning

What is an 'Analogy'?

A similarity between like features of two things Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Anachronism'.

Something not in its correct historical time Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Andragogy' mean?

Methods used to teach adults Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Antithesis'?

Opposition; contrast Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Antonym' mean?

A word opposite in meaning to another Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Articulate'.

Expressed with clarity and effectiveness Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Assonance'?

Resemblance of sounds Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Benchmarking' mean?

A standard of excellence for comparison Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Brainstorming'?

A technique for solving problems through discussion Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Circumspect' mean?

Watchful and discreet Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Clandestine'.

Executed with secrecy Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Cognition'?

The act or process of knowing Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Collaborate'.

To work together Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Colloquial' mean?

Characteristic of ordinary conversation Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Connotation'?

Something suggested or implied by a word Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Contrived'.

Obvious planning or artificiality Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Conundrum' mean?

A riddle or puzzle Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Correlation' refer to?

Mutual relation of two or more things Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Criterion'.

A standard for judgment or evaluation Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Cumulative' mean?

Increasing by accumulation Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Curriculum'?

A particular course of study Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Deference' mean?

Respectful submission or yielding Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Developmental' in context?

Related to the process of developing Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Dialect'.

A special variety of a language Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Diction' mean?

Style of speaking or writing based on word choice Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Didactic'?

Intended for instruction Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Dissertation'?

A formal discourse in speech or writing Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Divergent' mean?

Differing or deviating Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Egregious' mean?

Extraordinary in a bad way Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Eloquence'.

Ability to use language fluently Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Emergent' refer to?

Coming into view or notice Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Empathy'?

Identification with the feelings of another Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Enigma' mean?

A puzzling occurrence Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Epitome'.

A person or thing typical of a class Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Epiphany' mean?

A sudden realization or insight Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Acquiesce: To agree or submit tacitly without protest or dissent.
Acronym: A word created from the initial letters of a phrase, pronounced as a separate word.
Ambiguity: The state of having doubtful or unclear meaning or intention.
Analogy: A comparison based on similarities between two different things.
Anachronism: An item or person that belongs to a different historical time, often outdated.
Andragogy: Techniques and methods specifically used for educating adults.
Antithesis: A direct contrast or opposition between two ideas or concepts.
Antonym: A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.
Articulate: Clearly expressed; well-formulated and effective in presentation.
Assonance: The correspondence of sounds, especially vowel sounds, in nearby words.
Benchmarking: A standard or reference point used to measure or judge performance and quality.
Brainstorming: A group technique for generating creative ideas without constraints.
Circumspect: Being careful, cautious, and discreet.
Clandestine: Conducted with secrecy, often done for deceptive purposes.
Cognition: The process of knowing or perceiving; the act of understanding.
Collaborate: To work together cooperatively on a task or project.
Colloquial: Informal language or expressions typically used in conversation.
Connotation: Implied or suggested meanings attached to a word beyond its explicit definition.
Contrived: Something that appears forced, artificial, or overly planned.
Conundrum: A riddle or puzzle that often involves a play on words.
Correlation: A mutual relationship or connection between two or more elements.
Criterion: A standard or principle for evaluating or judging something.
Cumulative: Increasing through the addition of successive elements or parts.
Curriculum: A structured course of study in an education setting.
Deference: Respectful yielding to the judgment or opinion of others.
Developmental: Pertaining to growth or progress.
Dialect: A specific variety of a language characteristic of a particular group or region.
Diction: The choice and use of words in speech or writing, reflecting style.
Didactic: Intended for instruction or teaching purposes.
Dissertation: A formal and lengthy discourse, often for academic purposes.
Divergent: Differing or deviating from the norm.
Egregious: Outstandingly bad or shocking; particularly flagrant.
Eloquence: The art of using fluent and persuasive language effectively.
Emergent: Coming into notice or emerging from a prior state.
Empathy: The ability to understand and identify with the feelings of others.
Enigma: A situation or event that is puzzling or difficult to explain.
Epitome: A representative example or a person/thing that embodies the characteristics of a class.
Epiphany: A sudden realization or insight into the essential nature of something.

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