Practice test 5 Flashcards
(21 cards)
Decisive
Having the power or quality of deciding.
Example: Her decisive action saved the company from bankruptcy.
Robust
Strong and healthy; vigorous.
Example: The robust design of the software ensures it can handle heavy traffic.
Ameliorate
To make something better or improve.
Example: Efforts to ameliorate the living conditions of the poor are essential.
Inconspicuous
Not clearly visible or attracting attention.
Example: The inconspicuous entrance made it hard to find the restaurant.
Precarious
Not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse.
Example: The precarious situation required immediate attention.
Resilience
The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
Example: Her resilience in the face of adversity was inspiring.
Exactitude
The quality of being exact; precision.
Example: The exactitude of the measurements was crucial for the experiment.
Overt
Done or shown openly; plainly apparent.
Example: His overt enthusiasm for the project was contagious.
Inadvertent
Not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning; unintentional.
Example: The inadvertent error led to a significant delay.
Antecedent
A thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another.
Example: The antecedent events led to the current situation.
Derivative
Imitative of the work of another artist, writer, etc.; not original.
Example: The movie was criticized for being derivative of earlier films.
Contempt
The feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration; scorn.
Example: She looked at the mess with contempt.
Anomalous
Deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected.
Example: The anomalous results raised questions about the experiment.
Ethical
Relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.
Example: The ethical implications of the decision were thoroughly discussed.
Exacerbate
To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.
Example: The new policy may exacerbate the existing issues.
Ostensible
Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so.
Example: The ostensible reason for the meeting was to discuss the budget.
Pernicious
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
Example: The pernicious weed spread throughout the garden.
Transgress
To violate a command, moral code, or law.
Example: He was punished for transgressing the rules.
Unprecedented
Never done or known before.
Example: The unprecedented event drew worldwide attention.
Vicissitude
A change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.
Example: The vicissitudes of life can be challenging.
Vindicate
To clear someone of blame or suspicion.
Example: The evidence served to vindicate her actions.
