Vocabulary Unit Nineteen Flashcards

Study Notes

Vocabulary Study Notes

Rivulet: Describes a small stream of water, often seen in natural settings and can be indicative of local ecosystems.
Derivative: Refers to something that is unoriginal and borrows elements from pre-existing works, common in literature and art.
Unrivaled: Indicates a status of having no equal or competition, often used to describe superior quality or unmatched talent.
Redundant: Describes the act of repeating something unnecessarily, often resulting in lack of clarity and effectiveness in communication.
Abundant: Expresses the idea of having a great number or being plentiful, frequently used to describe resources, nature, or offerings.
Arid: Characterizes environments with very little moisture, often referring to deserts or areas suffering from drought conditions.
Cataclysmic: Used to refer to events that have disastrous effects, commonly associated with natural disasters or significant upheaval.
Torrid: Relates to extremely hot or burning conditions, can describe climate, weather, or intense emotional states.
Torrent: Represents a heavy stream or gush of liquid, often used figuratively to describe overwhelming flows of information or emotions.
Deluge: Signifies a flood, either literally as an overflow of water or metaphorically as an overwhelming quantity of something.
Dilute: Means to weaken or reduce concentration, often used in contexts of mixing substances or softening intense experiences.
Antediluvian: Denotes something that is extremely old or ancient, often referencing creatures, artifacts, or ideas from before the Biblical flood.