2 Flashcards
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closure
bringing something to an end
-After years of not knowing what happened to her missing brother, receiving news of his fate finally brought her a sense of closure
-he company announced the closure of its unprofitable branch, leading to job losses but allowing them to focus on core operations
Disclosure
Disclosure refers to the act of revealing or making known information that was previously unknown or kept secret. It’s about bringing something into the open.
-public companies are required to make full financial disclosures to their investors every quarter.
-During the court case, new evidence came to light through the disclosure of previously sealed documents
cult
a religious group, often living together, whose beliefs are considered extreme or strange by many people:
-Their son ran away from home and joined a religious cult
-The new documentary explored the origins and eventual downfall of a notorious cult that brainwashed its followers and led them to financial ruin
cosy
comfortable and pleasant, especially (of a building) because of being small and warm:
-nice and cosy This room is nice and cosy in the winter.
-cosy little He showed me into a cosy little room.
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premiere
A “premiere” is the very first public showing or performance of something
-The cast and crew walked the red carpet at the highly anticipated premiere of the new blockbuster film
-he theater company spent months rehearsing for the premiere of their original play next month.
restraint
“Restraint” refers to the act of holding back, controlling, or limiting something or someone. It can also mean the ability to control one’s own impulses, emotions, or actions.
-Despite his anger, he showed remarkable restraint and did not lash out at his opponent.
-The police used physical restraint to subdue the agitated suspect.
-The government advised restraint in spending during the economic downturn
Impaling
/ɪmˈpeɪl/
“Impaling” means piercing or transfixing someone or something with a sharp object, typically a stake or spear. It implies a forceful and often violent act of penetration.
-In ancient times, impaling prisoners was a brutal form of execution
-The hiker was badly injured after falling and impaling his leg on a broken tree branch.
imply
When something implies something else, it’s like giving a clue. It doesn’t say it outright, but it lets you figure out the unstated meaning. For example, if someone’s frowning, it implies they’re unhappy, even if they don’t say “I’m unhappy.”
-Her silence during the argument implied that she agreed with the decision, even though she didn’t say anything.
-he sudden drop in temperature implies that snow is on its way.
notorious
famous for something bad:
-one of Mexico’s most notorious criminals
-The company is notorious for paying its bills late.