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Vital Vocab Test 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| context (noun) | the circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed. |
| literal (adj) | taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or allegory. |
| figurative (adj) | departing from a literal use of words; metaphorical. |
| subtext (noun) | an underlying and often distinct theme in a piece of writing or conversation. |
| vernacular (noun) | the language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people of a particular country or region. |
| archaic (adj) | very old or old fashioned; no longer current or applicable. |
| anecdote (noun) | a short account of an interesting or humorous incident; undivulged part of history or a biography. |
| amiable (adj) | friendly and agreeable in disposition; good natured and likable; cordial, sociable, congenial. |
| abhor (verb) | to regard with horror or loathing; detest |
| audacious (adj) | fearlessly; often recklessly daring, bold, unrestrained by convention; insolent, spirited and original. |
| bias (noun) | a tendency to believe that some people, ideas, etc., are better than others that usually results in treating some people unfairly; a strong interest in something or ability to do something. |
| beguile (verb) | to trick or deceive someone; to attract or interest someone. |
| benign (adj) | of a gentle disposition; showing kindness and gentleness; not becoming cancerous; having no significant effect. |
| behemoth (noun) | something very big and powerful. |
| bane (noun) | source of harm or ruin. |
| acumen (noun) | the ability to think clearly and make good decisions; keenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters. |
| advocate (verb) | to support or argue for; to plead in favor of. |
| ambiguous (adj) | able to be expressed or understood in more than one way; having more than one possible meaning. |
| allege (verb) | claim or assert that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof that this is the case. |
| ascertain (verb) | find (something) out for certain; make sure of. |
| compelling (adj) | very interesting; able to capture and hold your attention; capable of causing someone to believe or agree; strong and forceful : causing you to feel that you must do something. |
| criteria (noun) | a principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided. |
| coherent (adj) | (of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent. |
| concede (verb) | admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it; surrender or yield (something that one possesses). |
| contradict (verb) | deny the truth (of a statement) especially by asserting the opposite. |
| arbitrary (adj) | not planned or chosen for a particular reason; not based on reason or evidence; done without concern for what is fair or right. |
| antithesis (noun) | the exact opposite of something or someone; the state of two things that are directly opposite each other. |
| aesthetic (adj) | of or relating to art or beauty |
| accentuate (verb) | to make something more noticeable |
| abridge (verb) | to shorten by leaving out some parts |
| concise (adj) | giving a lot of information clearly in a few words; brief but comprehensive |
| construe (verb) | to understand (an action, event, remark) in a particular way; to understand the meaning of (a word, phrase, or sentence) |
| cumulative (adj) | increasing or becoming better or worse over time through a series of additions |
| coalesce (verb) | to come together to form one group or mass |
| caustic (adj) | able to destroy or burn something by chemical action; very harsh and critical |
| cursory (adj) | hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed |
| cogent (adj) | (of an argument or case) clear, logical, convincing |
| chronological (adj) | (of a record of events) starting with the earliest and following in the order in which they occurred; relating to date and time sequences; calculated in terms of passage of time |
| cerebral (adj) | of the cerebrum of the brain |
| complacent (adj) | showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements |
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Popular English Vocabulary sets