Netflix 001 Flashcards
(26 cards)
poignant
Poignant means something that is emotionally moving, often sad, touching, or deeply affecting the heart.
It’s used to describe things that stir your feelings — especially sad beauty, nostalgia, or emotional truth.
Erudite
Erudite means having or showing deep knowledge, especially from reading and studying a lot. It’s a formal and positive word, often used to describe very intelligent, well-educated people.
Indistinct
Indistinct means not clear or not easy to see, hear, or understand.
It’s the opposite of distinct (which means clear or easy to notice).
Implicate
To show that someone is involved in something bad (like a crime or wrongdoing).
• “He was implicated in the scandal.” • “The evidence implicates her in the theft.”
Egregious
Egregious means extremely bad or shockingly wrong — so bad that it stands out.
It’s used when someone does something obviously wrong, unacceptable, or offensive.
Excursion
An excursion is a short trip or outing, usually for fun, sightseeing, or educational purposes. It’s not a long vacation — it’s more like a day trip or a short adventure.
Insinuate
To suggest something indirectly, usually something bad or negative.
• “Are you insinuating that I lied?” • “He insinuated that she got the promotion unfairly.”
🧠 This word has a slightly sneaky or suspicious tone.
Insulate
To protect something by surrounding it, often to block heat, cold, or sound.
• “The walls are insulated to keep the house warm.” • “Good headphones insulate you from outside noise.”
Treadmill
A treadmill is a machine for walking or running in place, usually used indoors for exercise. The belt moves under your feet, and you can adjust the speed and incline.
Cardio
Cardio is short for cardiovascular exercise — it refers to any physical activity that raises your heart rate and improves heart and lung health.
Disrepute
Disrepute means having a bad reputation or being seen as dishonorable or untrustworthy by others.
It’s the opposite of reputation (which can be good or bad).
Disrepute = a bad name or low public opinion.
Gratuity
A gratuity is a small amount of money given voluntarily, usually as a tip for good service.
Examples:
• “He left a gratuity of 15% for the waiter.”
• “Service charge and gratuity may already be included in the bill.”
cappella
A cappella means singing without instrumental accompaniment — only voices, no piano, guitar, etc.
Examples:
• “They performed an a cappella version of the song.”
• “The choir sang a cappella, and it was beautiful.”
Sublimated rage
Sublimated rage is anger that is not expressed directly, but instead is transformed into more acceptable or constructive behavior — often unconsciously.
This concept comes from Freudian psychology, where sublimation is a defense mechanism.
Adversity
Adversity means difficulties, hardship, or unfavorable conditions — especially things that test your strength or courage.
Think: challenging times in life.
Grumpy
Grumpy means easily annoyed, bad-tempered, or in a slightly angry mood, usually for no big reason.
Examples:
• “He gets grumpy if he doesn’t have his coffee in the morning.”
• “Don’t be so grumpy — it’s a beautiful day!”
• “The baby was tired and grumpy.”
Pastry
- A type of dough made with flour, fat (like butter), and water, used as the base for baked goods.• “She made the pastry from scratch using butter and flour.”
• “Roll out the pastry and place it in the pie dish.” - Baked foods made from that dough — often sweet or flaky.• “We had coffee and pastries this morning.”
• “Croissants and danishes are popular pastries.”
Choir
A choir is a group of people who sing together, especially in churches or formal music performances.
Examples:
• “She sings in the church choir every Sunday.”
• “The school choir performed at the concert.”
Chorus
A. A chorus can also mean a group of singers, like a choir, especially in musical theatre or opera.
• “The opera chorus sang beautifully.”
B. It also refers to the repeated part of a song.
• “Sing the chorus again — it’s so catchy!”
C. In ancient Greek plays, a chorus was a group of performers who commented on the action.
Poultry
Poultry refers to domestic birds that are raised for their meat, eggs, or feathers. The most common types are chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese.
Cut me some slack
This means to be more lenient or to give someone a break. It’s asking someone to be less critical or demanding.
Preposterous
Preposterous means completely ridiculous, absurd, or outrageously unreasonable — so unreasonable that it almost seems laughable.
Examples:
• “It’s preposterous to suggest that cats can do your homework.”
• “The idea that the Earth is flat is preposterous.”
• “He made a preposterous excuse for being late — he said a UFO landed in his backyard.”
Invertebrate
An invertebrate is an animal without a backbone or spinal column.
Examples:
• “Worms, insects, and jellyfish are all invertebrates.”
• “Most animals on Earth are invertebrates.”
As an adjective:
Describes something related to animals without backbones.
Example:
• “They studied invertebrate animals in biology class.”
Criterion / Criteria
• Criterion (singular)
→ A single standard or principle for judging something.
Example:
• “The main criterion for admission is test scores.”
• Criteria (plural)
→ The plural form of criterion.
Examples:
• “What are the criteria for this job?”
• “Several criteria must be met to qualify.”
