GROUP 3 Flashcards
(18 cards)
morpheme
We learned that the work could be split up into the following MORPHEMES: Un, Kind, Ly to form “Unkindly”
a meaningful morphological unit of a language that cannot be further divided
ad hoc
The meeting was held AD HOC.
when necessary or needed.
sine qua non
It was the SINE QUA NON of the boy to be dressed everyday in outfits he felt confident in.
an essential condition; a thing that is absolutely necessary.
obfuscate
It is well known that doctors commonly OBFUSCATE their handwriting.
render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.
castigate
She CASTIGATED him for setting a terrible example for his younger sibling.
reprimand (someone) severely.
boilerplate
When researching his thesis, he was met with the same BOILERPLATE over and over again.
writing that is clichéd or expresses a generally accepted opinion or belief.
allude, allusion
This bar ALLUDES to the potential nasty angles that Kendrick could take on Drake.
an implied or indirect reference to a person, event, or thing or to a part of another text.
conceit (of a film, novel, plot)
The CONCEIT of her favorite show was the classic boy meets girl rope.
plot of the story
reification, reify
He REIFIED his writing as suggested by Mr. Landers.
make (something abstract) more concrete or real.
elucidate
Although the teacher did not have the nicest personality, his ability to ELUCIDATE the material well made him invaluable to students.
make (something) clear; explain.
canon, canonical
The CANONS of Christianity dictate how Christians live their day to day lives.
an accepted principle or rule.
de facto
America, DE FACTO, is polarized between two political parties: Republicans and Democrats.
in fact, or in effect, whether by right or not.
highbrow, lowbrow
The HIGHBROWS looked down and had no pity for the LOWBROWS of the town.
Highbrows usually have money and are sometimes considered snobby or hoity-toity. The opposite of highbrow is lowbrow, which refers to vulgar and less sophisticated culture and people.
trepidation
The TREPIDATION he felt was due in part to the warnings of his peers.
a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen.
internalize
His coach’s words resonated with him and he INTERNALIZED his teachings for the rest of his life.
make (attitudes or behavior) part of one’s nature by learning or unconscious assimilation.
subversive
His SUBVERSIVE themes in many of his writings got him into much trouble throughout his life.
seeking or intended to subvert an established system or institution.
genesis
The GENESIS of modern hip-hop production dates back to the 70s.
the origin or mode of formation of something.
pro forma
He submitted his writing pro forma.
done or produced as a matter of form (tends to be perfunctory)
