Broadcasing Vocabulary Flashcards
(101 cards)
Deviate / Deviation
Depart from an established course
“you must not deviate from the agreed route”
Definition:
• Deviation (noun): The act of moving away from an established course, standard, or norm; a difference or divergence from what is expected.
Everyday Sentences:
1. Any deviation from the original plan must be approved by the manager.
2. The GPS showed a slight deviation from the usual route due to construction.
3. His behavior was a deviation from his normally calm demeanor.
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Hellacious
Very great, bad, or overwhelming
There was this hellacious hailstorm
Impugn
To call into question, to attack as false
Her motives have been scrutinized and impugned
Perturbed
Unsettled, anxious, upset
She was so perturbed she forgot to say good bye
Affirmation
The action or process of affirming something or being affirmed
He nodded in affirmation.
He needs and wants affirmation from you in his career, In his appearance.
He didn’t need affirmation or praise.
“I received an affirmation from my manager that my work on the project was appreciated.” 2. “She gave me an affirmation of my abilities, which helped boost my confidence.” 3. “Every morning, I say positive affirmations to start the day with a good mindset.” 4. “His kind words were an affirmation of how much he cares about our friendship.” 5. “After the meeting, I got an affirmation from my team that they understood the new directions.”
In these sentences, affirmation refers to confirmation, support, or positive reinforcement, whether in the context of praise, validation, or encouraging self-talk.
Unequivocally
In a way that leaves no doubt
“We unequivocally condemn any violence in the protest”
Enamored
Infatuated, Captivated
She became enamored with him because of his power and success, and they had an affair.
Ingenious / Ingenuity
Clever, Resourceful
The Ingenious inventor came up with a groundbreaking invention
Execrate
(ek - suh - krayte)
To denounce as vile or evil; to curse; to detest
She came to execrate the hypocritical values of her upper-class upbringing
- “I absolutely execrate mornings when my alarm goes off at 5 AM.”
- “He tends to execrate the traffic in this city every time he’s stuck on the highway.”
- “She couldn’t help but execrate the bland food at the overpriced restaurant.”
- “I execrate how people leave their shopping carts in the middle of the parking lot.”
- “My coworkers execrate mandatory meetings that could have been emails.”
Abstruse
Difficult to understand, complex, intricate
The abstruse imaginary of his work has produced a large corpus of diverging interpretations
Evasive
To be deliberately vague or ambiguous
Their answers to each specific questions were very evasive and didn’t help us get any closer to who committed the crime.
Elated / Elation
A feeling of great happiness or joy ; ecstatic
She was elated over the news OR she was elated to be chosen for the job.
Frivolous / Frivolity
(frih - vol - ih - tee)
Not having any serious purpose or value
“He exudes an easy blend of the serious and frivolous.”
“She thinks window shopping is a frivolous activity.”
Exuberant
Enthusiastic, Lively, Vibrant
The parade was filled with exuberant participants
Notion
Idea OR a conception of a belief about something
“The notion the Mets will win 90 games is laughable and simply unrealistic”
Inexplicable / Inexplicably
Unable to be explained or accounted for
“For some inexplicable reason, her mind went completely blank.”
Conversely
introducing a statement or idea which reverses one that has just been made or referred to
The photo is fake. Conversely, the photographer is claiming it’s a real picture.
Compartmentalize
To separate feelings or attitudes
“He compartmentalizes his life by keeping his job and personal life separate”
EX - Divide, Categorize, Separate
Discern / Discernible
Perceptible, able to be perceived or noticed
“Disaster could have been averted if only the lookouts on the titanic were able to discern the iceberg just a few minutes prior”
Bode
be an omen of a particular outcome.
“their argument did not bode well for the future”
Cerebral
Relating to the brain or the intellect
Adj: involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct
There must be a more cerebral approach to the problem
Incumbent
Obligatory Required ; one who holds a specific office at the time spoken of
“She felt it was incumbent upon herself to raise the subject at the meeting”
“The incumbent president faces many problems which took place years before he took office”
1. “It is incumbent upon you to complete the project before the deadline.” (Referring to a responsibility or duty.) 2. “The incumbent mayor is running for re-election next month.” (Referring to someone currently holding a position or office.) 3. “As team leader, it’s incumbent on her to address any conflicts within the group.” (Describing a duty associated with a specific role.) 4. “The incumbent company has a significant advantage over new competitors in the market.” (Indicating a company that currently holds a dominant position.) 5. “It’s incumbent on all citizens to vote in the upcoming election.” (Expressing a moral or civic obligation.)
Reprehensible
Deserving censure or condemnation
“There were reprehensible actions on both sides”
“He said the attack on the school was reprehensible”
“Any attack on innocent people is reprehensible and inexcusable.”
Parameters
Parameters are factors or limits that affect the way something can be done or made.
OR
a numerical or other measurable factor forming one of a set that defines a system or sets the conditions of its operation.
“Producers are buying our show and they have their parameters.”
“No one quite knows the parameters here.”
“The parameters of available agreement are known.”
EX - Guidelines, Criteria, Framework