Letters J-Q Flashcards
(40 cards)
Latter (n)
The second item in a list of two. There is a difference between lying and failing to disclose the full truth. The former is punishable by impeachment, while the latter is merely frowned upon.
Lucrative (adj)
Profitable. Posting content on social media can be very lucrative for those with large followings.
Maintain (v)
To assert. The senator maintains that legalizing drugs will increase tax revenue.
Malleable (adj)
Easily influenced or pliable. The young student’s mind was malleable and open to new ideas.
Mar (v)
To spoil or damage, reducing perfection. Her happiness was marred by regret.
Mimic (v)
To imitate the actions or speech of someone or something. The comedian could mimic celebrity voices perfectly.
Misconception (n)
An incorrect belief or attitude. It is a misconception that Columbus was the first European in the Americas.
Misconstrue (v)
To interpret wrongly. His silence was misconstrued as agreement.
Mitigate (v)
To make less severe or painful. The recession was mitigated by government assistance programs.
Neglect (v)
To fail to do something. The researchers neglected to consider the effect of soil acidity.
Nuanced (adj)
Subtle or complex in distinction. The nuanced argument showed deep understanding.
Novel (adj)
New or innovative. The researchers used a novel approach to extract the genome.
Obscure (adj)
Not clear or not well known. The author’s obscure references made the text difficult.
Obsolete (adj)
No longer useful. Computers made the typewriter obsolete.
Objective (adj)
Based on facts rather than feelings. It is hard to be objective when evaluating art.
Optimism (n)
Expectation of a positive outcome. Sara expressed optimism about her SAT score.
Outspoken (adj)
Frank in expressing opinions, especially if critical. The reporter was outspoken in her criticism.
Overlook (v)
To ignore or fail to notice. Johnson overlooked a key factor in the analysis.
Overt (adj)
Done openly; not secret. Pearl Harbor was viewed as an overt act of war.
Paradox (n)
A seemingly contradictory statement that may be true. That too much sleep makes one tired is a paradox.
Perceive (v)
To become aware or understand. She perceived a change in his behavior.
Paucity (n)
A lack or deficiency. There’s a paucity of evidence on prehistoric cultures.
Persist (v)
To continue to exist or act. Her symptoms persisted despite treatment.
Pervasive (adj)
Widespread, often negatively. Cheating has become more pervasive with AI tools.
