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Vital Vocabulary 1-8
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Context (noun) | circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea & in terms of which it can be fully understood & assessed. the parts of something written or spoken that immediately precede & follow a word or passage & clarify |
| Literal (adjective, noun) | adjective: taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or allegory noun: a misprint of a letter |
| Figurative (adjective) | departing from a literal use of words; metaphorical |
| Subtext (noun) | an underlying & often distinct theme in a piece of writing or conversation. |
| Vernacular (noun, adjective) | Noun: the language or dialect spoken by ordinary people in a particular country or region Adjective: spoken as one's mother tongue; not learned or imposed as a second language |
| Acumen (noun) | the ability to make good judgements & quick decisions, typically in a particular domain |
| Advocate (verb) | publicly recommend or support |
| Allege (verb) | claim or assert that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof that this is the case |
| Ambiguous (adjective) | open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning |
| Ascertain (verb) | find (something) out for certain; make sure of |
| Archaic (adjective) | very old or old-fashioned |
| Anecdote (noun) | a short & amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person |
| Amiable (adjective) | having or displaying a friendly & pleasant manner |
| Abhor (verb) | formally regard with disgust & hatred |
| Audacious (adjective) | showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks |
| Arbitrary (adjective) | based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system |
| Antithesis (noun) | a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else |
| Aesthetic (adjective) | concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty |
| Accentuate (verb) | make more noticeable or prominent |
| Abridge (verb) | shorten without losing the sense |
| Bias (noun) | prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair |
| Beguile (verb) | charm or enchant(someone), sometimes in a deceptive way |
| Benign (adjective) | gentle; kindly |
| Behemoth (noun) | a huge or monstrous creature |
| Bane (noun) | a cause of great distress or annoyance |
| Compelling (adjective, verb) | Adjective- evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerful way Verb- force or oblige to do something |
| Criteria (noun) | a principal or standard by which something can be judged |
| Coherent (adjective) | logical & consistent |
| Concede (verb) | admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it |
| Contradict (verb) | deny the truth of (a statement) esp. by asserting the opposite |
| Concise (adjective) | giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive |
| Construe (verb) | interpret (a word or action) in a particular way |
| Cumulative (adjective) | increasing or increased in quantity, degree, or force by successive additions |
| Coalesce (verb) | come together and form one mass or whole |
| Caustic (adjective) | able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action 2. sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way |
| Cursory (adjective) | hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed |
| Cogent (adjective) | clear, logical, and convincing |
| Chronological (adjective) | starting with the earliest and following the order in which they occurred |
| Cerebral (adjective) | of the cerebrum of the brain; intellectual as opposed to emotional |
| Complacent (adjective) | showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements |
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