Kayo Sakurai Round 1 Flashcards
(30 cards)
Aberration
A departure from what is normal or expected.
Latin root: ab- (away) + errare (to wander)
Zeal
Being overly passionate about something
Futile
Useless; producing no result
Lethargic
Sluggish, tired, or lacking energy
Illicit
Forbidden by law or rules
il- (not) + licitus (lawful) → “Not lawful = forbidden.”
Hinder
To make it difficult for something to happen
“From ‘hind’ = to hold back from behind.”
Enigma
A puzzle or mystery; something hard to understand
ex) The cause of the fire remains an enigma
endless mystery
Insidious
Something harmful that spreads slowly and secretly, without being noticed at first.
Mundane
Ordinary or dull; lacking excitement
mundus (world) → “Everyday worldly life = boring, ordinary.”
Ostentatious
Trying to attract attention by showing off wealth, knowledge, or achievements in a very obvious, flashy way.
→ “Ostentatious = Over-the-top show-off.”
Paradox
a statement that seems impossible or silly, but is actually true.
para- (beside) + doxa (belief)
Animosity
Strong hostility or dislike
animus (soul, spirit) → “Soul full of hatred.”
Scrutinize
To examine closely and critically
Superfluous
More than what is needed; excessive
super- (over) + fluere (to flow) → “Flowing over = too much.”
Tenacious
Persistent and determined, never giving up
“A tenacious grip on your dreams will help you succeed.”
trick: Ten fingers holding tightly!
Vicarious
Experiencing something through someone else, not by doing it yourself.
ex) “I felt vicarious excitement watching my friend win the race.” (You didn’t run, but you felt excited like you did!)
Accolade
An award or expression of praise
Quintessential
The most perfect or typical example of something.
quinta essentia (fifth essence) → “The perfect fifth element — the purest example.”
Lament
To mourn or express sorrow
Juxtapose
To place side by side for contrast
juxta (next to) + positus (placed) → “Placed side by side.”
Garrulous
Excessively talkative
Dogmatic
Strongly expressing opinions as if they are facts
Fastidious
Very attentive to detail; hard to please
Fortuitous
Very attentive to detail; hard to please
