Day 13 Flashcards
(11 cards)
Mayhem
Meaning: A situation of chaos, disorder, or confusion.
Simple Examples:
1. (School-related) – When the teacher left the classroom, mayhem broke out.
2. (Shopping-related) – There was mayhem at the store on Black Friday.
3. (Sports-related) – After the team won, mayhem erupted as fans ran onto the field.
Chaos
Meaning: A state of complete confusion and disorder.
Simple Examples:
1. (Classroom-related) – When the teacher left, the classroom turned into chaos.
2. (Traffic-related) – The accident caused chaos on the highway.
3. (Home-related) – The house was in chaos after the kids played all day.
Doctorine
Meaning: A belief or set of principles taught by a group, such as a religion, government, or organization.
Simple Examples:
1. (Religion-related) – The church follows the doctrine of kindness and charity.
2. (Government-related) – The new policy is based on the doctrine of free speech.
3. (Military-related) – The army uses a strict doctrine for training soldiers.
Dissolve
Meaning: To mix into a liquid until it disappears, or to officially end something.
Simple Examples:
1. (Science-related) – Sugar dissolves in water when you stir it.
2. (Business-related) – The company decided to dissolve the partnership.
3. (Government-related) – The president can dissolve the parliament in certain situations.
Perverse
Meaning: Behaving in an unreasonable or stubborn way, often doing the opposite of what is expected or right.
Simple Examples:
1. (Behavior-related) – He takes perverse pleasure in doing the opposite of what he’s told.
2. (Work-related) – It’s perverse to refuse help when you clearly need it.
3. (Decision-related) – She made a perverse choice to stay outside in the rain instead of going inside.
Intellectual
Meaning: A person who thinks deeply and enjoys learning, or something related to intelligence and knowledge.
Simple Examples:
1. (Person-related) – He is an intellectual who loves reading philosophy books.
2. (Discussion-related) – They had an intellectual conversation about science and history.
3. (Work-related) – The job requires strong intellectual skills to solve complex problems.
Radically
Meaning: In a way that is extreme, complete, or very different from the usual.
Simple Examples:
1. (Change-related) – She radically changed her hairstyle from long to very short.
2. (Technology-related) – Smartphones have radically transformed how we communicate.
3. (Work-related) – The company radically improved its policies to help employees.
Capitalism
Meaning: An economic system where businesses and property are privately owned, and people can make profits.
Simple Examples:
1. (Business-related) – In capitalism, people can start their own companies and earn money.
2. (Market-related) – Capitalism encourages competition between businesses.
3. (Job-related) – Under capitalism, workers are paid based on their skills and experience.
Consciously
Meaning: Doing something with full awareness or on purpose.
Simple Examples:
1. (Health-related) – She consciously chose to eat healthy food.
2. (Decision-related) – He consciously avoided arguing to keep the peace.
3. (Learning-related) – I am consciously trying to improve my English skills.
Distress
Meaning: A strong feeling of worry, sadness, or pain.
Simple Examples:
1. (Emotional-related) – She was in distress after hearing the bad news.
2. (Physical-related) – The injured man showed signs of distress.
3. (Work-related) – Too much stress at work can cause distress.
Compassionate
Meaning: Showing kindness and care for others, especially when they are suffering.
Simple Examples:
1. (Helping-related) – She is very compassionate and always helps those in need.
2. (Work-related) – A compassionate doctor listens to their patients carefully.
3. (Friendship-related) – He was compassionate when his friend was feeling sad.
