Forth Flashcards
(18 cards)
inherint
existing as a natural or basic part of something
-I have an inherent distrust of lawyers.
-There are dangers/risks inherent in almost every sport
evacuate
/ɪˈvæk.ju.eɪt/
to move people from a dangerous place to somewhere safe:
-The police evacuated the village shortly before the explosion.
-When toxic fumes began to drift toward our homes, we were told to evacuate.
relateable- relate to
“Relatable” is an adjective that describes something or someone that can be understood, identified with, or felt connected to by others. It speaks to the audience’s ability to see themselves or their experiences reflected in what they are observing.
-When I heard her story, I could relate to her struggles, because I’ve been through similar challenges.”
-Her story was incredibly relatable, resonating deeply with many in the audience.
grasp
1.To hold firmly: Imagine taking hold of something tightly with your hand, like grasping a rope.
2.To understand fully: It also means to understand something completely and clearly, like grasping a complex idea.
-She tightened her grasp on the steering wheel as the car slid on the ice.
-It took him a while to grasp the fundamental principles of quantum physics.
clutter
Think of “clutter” as too many things in a messy, disorganized way. It’s when a space is full of stuff that makes it feel untidy, or when your mind is full of disorganized thoughts.
-Her desk was covered in clutter – papers, pens, and old coffee cups.
-He needed a break to clear his mind from the mental clutter of his busy week.
critic
Think of a “critic” as someone whose job or passion is to give their opinion and judgment on things like movies, books, art, food, or even policies. They tell you what they think is good or bad about it and why.
-The film critic praised the director’s bold vision but found the acting lacked depth
-A literary critic might analyze a novel’s themes, style, and historical context
assess
When you assess something, you’re sizing it up – looking at it carefully to figure out its value, its strengths and weaknesses, or how good or bad it is. It’s like doing a quick check or a detailed evaluation.
-The manager needs to assess the team’s performance at the end of the quarter.
-Before investing, it’s crucial to assess the potential risks involved
percept
dimensional
When something is dimensional, it means it has a certain size or number of measurement directions. For instance, a flat drawing is two-dimensional (it has length and width), while a real-life box is three-dimensional (it has length, width, and height). It can also refer to different aspects or facets of an idea or problem.
-The issue is highly complex, with many political and social dimensional layers to consider.
scramble
Scramble” has a few distinct meanings, but they all generally involve disorder, quick movement, or mixing.
-As the alarm blared, everyone began to scramble for the nearest exit
-She likes to scramble her eggs with cheese and herbs for breakfast
tolerate
“Tolerate” means to allow the existence, occurrence, or practice of something that one dislikes or disagrees with without interference. It also means to be able to endure or withstand something, especially something unpleasant or difficult.
-The teacher chose to tolerate a certain level of noise in the classroom, as long as it didn’t disrupt learning.
-He couldn’t tolerate the extreme heat and humidity of the tropical climate.
delusion
It’s a belief that someone holds even when there’s strong evidence that it’s not true, often a symptom of certain mental health conditions.
-The patient suffered from the delusion that he was being constantly watched by secret agents
-He was under the delusion that he could become a rock star without any musical talent.
crumble
amagine a dry cookie that breaks into many small pieces when you touch it – it crumbles. Or, think of a building slowly falling apart over time. Figuratively, if a plan or an empire crumbles, it means it falls apart or fails.
-he old bread was so dry it would crumble when she tried to slice
-The ancient ruins had slowly begun to crumble under the effects of weather and time.
hatch
-The baby birds began to hatch from their eggs one by one
-The villains met in secret to hatch a new scheme to steal the diamonds.
temple
A “temple” is primarily a building used for religious worship, rituals, or spiritual activities. It’s a sacred place, often dedicated to one or more deities, or a place for a specific faith community to gather.
-The ancient Greek temple stood majestically on the hill, dedicated to the goddess Athena.
-People of various faiths visit the temple to meditate and pray.
bait
Imagine putting a worm on a fishing hook – that worm is “bait” because it’s meant to attract fish. In a broader sense, “bait” is anything used to tempt or trick someone into doing what you want, often for a negative outcome.
-He put a fresh piece of bread on the hook as bait for the carp.
-he fake job advertisement was just bait to get people to sign up for their expensive training program.
elud
To elude means to escape from someone or something, especially in a clever or skillful way. It can also mean that something fails to be understood or remembered by someone.
-The complex theory continued to elude the students, despite repeated explanations.”
-The suspect managed to elude the police for several days by hiding in the dense forest.
arsonest
An arsonist is a person who deliberately and illegally sets fire to property. Their motive might be malice, revenge, insurance fraud, or simply a compulsive desire to set fires.
-Police are searching for the arsonist responsible for setting fire to the abandoned warehouse
-Investigators suspect the fire was started by an arsonist seeking revenge on the property owner.
