deck_560156 Flashcards
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PRECIPITATE
A result or outcome of an action;[“The discover of Soviet missiles in Cuba PRECIPITATED the Cuban Missile Crisis”]
RELIEF
A geographic term that refers to the elevation of a land surface [NOT “relief” as in “comfort” - think of relief maps of the US, which have raised portions representing elevation]
CHECK
to restrain, halt, hold back
FLAG
to become weak, feeble, or to lose interest
DISCRIMINATING
Characterized by the ability to make fine distinctions; refined taste[CONNOISSEURS are known for having DISCRIMINATING taste in wine, clothes, etc]
ECLIPSE
Overshadow, outshine, surpass
COIN
to create a new word or phrase[“she coined the word ‘interface’”]
STOCK
a stereotypical and formulaic character in a novel or film[many teen movies have stock characters such as “the jock,” “the popular girl” etc. STOCK characters are considered TRITE]
CURRENCY
general acceptance or use; prevalence;the view that human rights are universal is a view that has gained CURRENCY since the end of world war II
BENT
a strong tendency; a leaning; an inclination[“he is BENT on winning the game at all costs”]
COURT
to attempt to gain the favor or support of a person or group
NEGOTIATE
to successfully travel through, around, or over an obstacle or terrain;[“travelers on the Oregon Trail had to negotiate their way through mountains, deserts, etc”]
TEMPER
to soften, moderate
PEDESTRIAN
undistinguished, ordinary, mundane, banal
CAVALIER
an arrogant attitude, haughty disregard for others
SANCTION
An official approval OR disapproval for an action [can be used in either sense]
COMPROMISE
to reduce the quality or value of something; to jeopardize or place at risk;[“the security of the computer system was compromised when hackers breeched the firewall”]
CHANNEL
to direct or guide along a desired course;
LAMBASTE
Denounce; strongly criticize; Decry To LAMBASTE another person is to express DISAPPROBATION; one would likely use INVECTIVE
QUIESCENT
Marked by inactivity; a state of quiet repose;[“The mountain appeared to be BENIGN and QUIESCENT, however we later discovered that it was a volcano”]
