home run Flashcards
(53 cards)
What is an abolitionist?
A person who favors the abolition of a practice or institution, especially capital punishment or slavery.
Example phrase: The abolitionist spoke passionately about the evils of slavery.
What are summations?
A concluding statement presenting a resume of the main points.
Example phrase: The lawyer gave powerful summations to the jury.
Define conjectures.
An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information; a guess.
Example phrase: His conjectures about the missing money were based on circumstantial evidence.
What are exemplifications?
An example or illustration; the act of illustrating or making clear by giving examples.
Example phrase: The teacher used many exemplifications to clarify the concept.
What does ‘behind’ mean?
In or to a place or position at the back of something.
Example phrase: The car was parked behind the house.
What does it mean to prattle?
Talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way.
Example phrase: She prattled on about her vacation.
What are doctrines?
A belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a church, political party, or other group.
Example phrase: The church’s doctrines were based on the Bible.
Define solemn.
Formal and dignified.
Example phrase: The funeral was a solemn occasion.
What does idolatrous mean?
Excessively worshipping one object or person.
Example phrase: The fans’ idolatrous devotion to the rock star was concerning.
What does it mean to condemn?
Express complete disapproval of, typically in public; censure.
Example phrase: The politician condemned the violence.
What does seldom mean?
Rarely or infrequently.
Example phrase: She seldom goes to the movies.
Define denizens.
An inhabitant or occupant of a particular place.
Example phrase: The denizens of the forest were startled by the noise.
What does arcane mean?
Understood by few; mysterious or secret.
Example phrase: The professor’s lecture was filled with arcane references.
What does lamented mean?
Mourned or regretted.
Example phrase: The lamented loss of the library saddened the town.
What does predestined mean?
Determined in advance by divine will or fate.
Example phrase: He believed his success was predestined.
Define latent.
Existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed.
Example phrase: She had a latent talent for painting.
What does acclaimed mean?
Publicly praised.
Example phrase: The movie was acclaimed by critics.
What does contingent mean?
Subject to chance.
Example phrase: Our plans are contingent on the weather.
What does renege mean?
Go back on a promise, undertaking, or contract.
Example phrase: He reneged on the deal.
What does deviatory mean?
Departing from an established course or accepted standards.
Example phrase: His deviatory behavior caused concern.
Define minute.
Extremely small.
Example phrase: The minute details were hard to see.
What does pliable mean?
Easily influenced or persuaded.
Example phrase: The clay was pliable and easy to shape.
What is solicitation?
The act of asking for or trying to obtain something from someone.
Example phrase: The company engaged in aggressive solicitation of new clients.
What does atrophy mean?
(Of body tissue or an organ) waste away, typically due to the degeneration of cells, or become vestigial during evolution.
Example phrase: Muscle atrophy can occur after prolonged inactivity.
