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Vital Vocab Final
Quarter 1 Vocab Final
Question | Answer |
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context | Noun. The parts of written or spoken statement that precede or follow a specific word or passage. Backround |
literal | (adj.) In accordance with, involving, or being the primary or strict meaning of the word or words. (Accurate) |
figurative | (Adj.) Of the nature of or involving a figure of speech. (Metaphorical) |
subtext | Noun. The underlying or implicit meaning, as of a literary work. (Connotation) |
Vernacular | (Adj.) Using plain, everyday, ordinary language. (Natural Langue) |
archaic | (Adj.) Marked by the characteristics of an earlier period. (Ancient) |
anecdote | Noun. A short account of a particular event. (Short story) |
amiable | (Adj.) Having or showing good natured personality. (NIce person) |
abhor | (Verb) To regard with extreme repugnance or aversion. (Hate or Despise) |
audacious | (Adj.) Extremely bold or daring. (Adventurous) |
acumen | Noun. The ability to make good judgments. (Cunning) |
advocate | (v) To speak or write in favor of; support or urge by argument; recommend publicly. (Speaker) |
allege | Verb. To assert with out proof. (Declare) |
ambiguous | (Adj.) Open to or having several possible meanings or interpretations; equivocal. (Cryptic) |
ascertain | Verb. To find out definitely. (Confirm) |
arbitrary | (Adj.) Subject to individual will or judgment without restriction. (irrational) |
antithesis | Noun. The direct opposite. |
aesthetic | (adj) Pertaining to a sense of the beautiful. (Gorgeous) |
accentuate | Verb. To give emphasis or prominence to. (Emphasize) |
abridge | Verb. To shorten |
bias | (n) A particular tendency or inclination, especially one that prevents unprejudiced consideration of a question. (Prejudice) |
beguile | Verb. To influence by trickery. (Deceive) |
benign | (Adj.) Have a kindly disposition. (Friendly) |
behemoth | (n) any creature or thing of monstrous size or power. (Beast) |
bane | (n) A person or thing that ruins or spoils. (Pest) |
compelling | (Adj.) Tending to compel. (fascinating) |
criteria | Noun. A standard of judgment or criticism. (Benchmark) |
contradict | Verb. To assert the contrary or opposite of. (Conter) |
coherent | (Adj.) Logically connected. (Comprehensible) |
concede | Verb. To acknowledge as true. (Accept) |
concise | (Adj.) Expressing or covering much in few words. (Brief) |
construe | Verb. To give the meaning or intention.(Define) |
cumulative | (Adj,) Increase or grow. (Increase) |
coalesce | (verb) To grow together or into one body. (fuse) |
caustic | (adj) Capable of burning, corroding, or destroying living tissue. (abrasive) |
cursory | (adj.) Going rapidly over something, without noticing details. (superficial) |
cogent | (adj.) convincing or believable by virtue of forcible, clear or incisive presentation. (compelling) |
chronological | (adj.) Arranged in the order of time. (sequential) |
cerebral | (adj.) Of or pertaining to the cerebrum or the brain. (analytical) |
complacent | (adj.) Pleased, especially with oneself or one's merits. (confident) |