29.04 test vocab Flashcards
(22 cards)
(noun) the realization or fulfillment of one’s talents and potential, often considered as a drive or need present in everyone.
“After years of exploring her interests, she finally achieved … as an artist.”
Self-Actualization
“After years of exploring her interests, she finally achieved self-actualization as an artist.”
(noun) the state of going beyond ordinary limits; surpassing or exceeding.
“Her artistic vision achieved a sense of … that captivated the audience.”
Transcendence
“Her artistic vision achieved a sense of transcendence that captivated the audience.”
(noun) basic human requirements that must be met to avoid physical and psychological harm, according to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.
“Food and water are essential for survival, representing fundamental ….”
Deficiency Needs
“Food and water are essential for survival, representing fundamental deficiency needs.”
(noun) requirements or desires that motivate an individual to develop and improve personally or professionally.
“Her… include acquiring new skills and advancing her career.”
Growth Needs
“Her growth needs include acquiring new skills and advancing her career.”
(noun) the act of not allowing someone or something to be part of a group or activity
“The … of certain members from the meeting caused controversy.”
Exclusion
“The exclusion of certain members from the meeting caused controversy.”
(adjective) exceeding the limits of what is reasonable or customary, often in terms of price or cost
“The hotel charged an … rate for a single night.”
Exorbitant
“The hotel charged an exorbitant rate for a single night.”
(phrase) to strive to match or surpass the lifestyle or social status of one’s neighbors or peers
“She always buys the latest gadgets to ….”
Keep Up With The Jones’s
“She always buys the latest gadgets to keep up with the Jones’s.”
(adjective) characterized by the use of only the simplest or most essential elements, avoiding excess.
“The room had a … design with only a bed and a small table.”
Minimalist
“The room had a minimalist design with only a bed and a small table.”
(noun) a source of enjoyment that one feels embarrassed or ashamed about liking.
“Watching reality TV shows is my …”
Guilty Pleasure
“Watching reality TV shows is my guilty pleasure.”
(noun) a psychological phenomenon where individuals adopt certain behaviors or follow trends because others are doing so, often leading to a majority opinion.
“The popularity of the new smartphone is a classic example of the …, as many people bought it simply because their friends did.”
Bandwagon Effect
“The popularity of the new smartphone is a classic example of the bandwagon effect, as many people bought it simply because their friends did.”
(noun) a situation in which there is not enough of something
“There was a … of food during the drought.”
Shortage
“There was a shortage of food during the drought.”
(noun) a person who collects and keeps a large amount of items, often to the point of causing clutter or distress.
“The house was filled with old newspapers and junk, revealing that the occupant was a serious ….”
Hoarder
“The house was filled with old newspapers and junk, revealing that the occupant was a serious hoarder.”
(noun) the quality of being trustworthy or of performing consistently well
“The …of the data was confirmed through multiple tests.”
Reliability
“The reliability of the data was confirmed through multiple tests.”
(noun) the state of being able to proceed with something with little effort or difficulty
“For your …, we have provided a map of the area.”
Convenience
“For your convenience, we have provided a map of the area.”
(noun) the ability to do something or produce something without wasting materials, time, or energy
“The new machine significantly improved the factory’s ….”
Efficiency
“The new machine significantly improved the factory’s efficiency.”
(noun) the ability of two or more things to exist or work together without conflict
“The …of the software with various operating systems is impressive.”
Compatibility
“The compatibility of the software with various operating systems is impressive.”
(noun) the quality of being easy to obtain or use
“The … of online resources has improved education.”
Accessibility
“The accessibility of online resources has improved education.”
(noun) a person who starts and runs their own business, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.
“She became a successful … after launching her own tech startup.”
Entrepreneur
“She became a successful entrepreneur after launching her own tech startup.”
(noun) information or criticism about someone’s work or performance that is intended to help them improve.
“The teacher provided positive … on the student’s essay.”
Feedback
“The teacher provided positive feedback on the student’s essay.”
(noun) a label attached to a product that shows its price.
“The … on the dress was too high for my budget.”
Price Tag
“The price tag on the dress was too high for my budget.”
(noun) a list of items that someone wants to acquire or achieve
“She created a … for her birthday presents.”
Wishlist
“She created a wishlist for her birthday presents.”
(noun) a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory
“She filed a … about the poor service at the restaurant.”
Complaint
“She filed a complaint about the poor service at the restaurant.”
