Nanase Yoshida around 2 Flashcards
(30 cards)
What is the definition of ‘aberration’?
A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically an unwelcome one.
What does ‘benevolent’ mean?
Well-meaning and kindly.
What is the meaning of ‘dichotomy’?
A division or contrast between two things that are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
What does ‘emulate’ mean?
To match or surpass a person or achievement, typically by imitation.
What is the definition of ‘fortuitous’?
Happening by accident or chance rather than design.
What does ‘harbinger’ mean?
A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another.
‘Innocuous’ means ?
not harmful or offensive
What is the definition of ‘juxtaposition’?
The fact of two things being seen or placed close together for contrasting effect.
What does ‘kudos’ mean?
Praise and honor received for an achievement.
What is the meaning of ‘malleable’?
Able to be hammered or pressed into shape without breaking or cracking.
What does ‘nefarious’ mean?
Wicked or criminal.
‘Obfuscate’ means ?
to deliberately make something difficult to understand
‘paradigm’ means?
A typical example or pattern of something; a model.
What does ‘quixotic’ mean?
Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.
What is the meaning of ‘sanguine’?
Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.
What does ‘taciturn’ mean?
Reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.
‘Ubiquitous’ means ?
existing or being everywhere at the same time
‘vicarious’ means?
Experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person.
What does ‘wary’ mean?
Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.
‘abstruse’ means?
Difficult to understand; obscure.
‘cacophony’ means?
A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
‘Diligent’ means?
having or showing care and conscientiousness in one’s work or duties
‘effervescent’ means?
Giving off bubbles; fizzy; also, enthusiastic and lively.
What does ‘futile’ mean?
Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.