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Vocab Q1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Context | 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 | taking words in their usual and most basic sense without metaphor or allegory |
| Figurative | departing from a literal use of words; metaphorical |
| Subtext | an underlying and often distinct theme in a piece of writing or conversation |
| Vernacular | the language spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country/region |
| Archaic | very old or old-fashioned |
| Anecdote | a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person |
| Amiable | having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner |
| Abhor | regard with disgust and hatred |
| Audacious | showing willingness to take surprisingly bold risks |
| Acumen | the ability to make good judgements and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain |
| Advocate | a person who publicly supports/recommends a particular cause or policy |
| Allege | claim or assert that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof that this is the case |
| Ambiguos | open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning |
| Ascertain | find (something) out for certain; make sure of |
| Arbitrary | based on random choice or personal whim, rather thank any reason or system |
| Antithesis | a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else |
| Aesthetic | concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty |
| Accentuate | make more noticeable or prominent |
| Abridge | shorten without losing sense |
| Bias | prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair |
| Beguile | charm or enchant someone, sometimes in a deceptive way |
| Benign | gentle; kindly |
| Behemoth | a huge or monstrous creature |
| Bane | a cause of great distress or annoyance |
| Compelling | evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way |
| Criteria | a principle or standard by which something in a powerfully irresistible way |
| Coherent | logical and consistent |
| Concede | admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it |
| Contradict | deny the truth of (a statement), esp. by asserting the opposite |
| Concise | giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive |
| Construe | interpret (a word or action) in a particular way |
| Cumulative | increasing or increased in quantity, degree, or force by successive additions |
| Coalesce | come together and form one mass or whole |
| Caustic | able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action |
| Cursory | hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed |
| Cogent | (of an argument or case) clear, logical, convincing |
| Chronological | starting with the earliest and following the order in which they occurred (order by time) |
| Cerebral | of the cerebrum of the brain |
| Complacent | Showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements |
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