Vocab #2 Flashcards

Question

neophyte | NEE-uh-fyt

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N. – A person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief; a beginner. ## Footnote As a neophyte in coding, she spent hours learning the basics of Python.

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N. – A person who is new to or inexperienced in a field or activity; a beginner. ## Footnote Though he was a novice at photography, his first shots were impressive.

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V. – To cancel out, make legally void, or render ineffective. ## Footnote The contract was nullified when both parties failed to meet the agreement terms.

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Adj. – Having unlimited power and authority; all-powerful. ## Footnote In many religions, God is considered omnipotent, capable of doing anything.

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Adj. – Eating both plants and animals; having a wide range of interests or consuming many types of content or material. ## Footnote Bears are omnivorous, feeding on berries, fish, and small mammals.

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Adj. – Best or most favorable; most effective under specific conditions. ## Footnote She adjusted the settings to achieve optimal performance from the machine.

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N. – A figure of speech in which contradictory or opposite terms appear together (e.g., “deafening silence”). ## Footnote The phrase "bittersweet" is a classic example of an oxymoron.

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N. – A wide, unbroken view of a large area, often scenic; a comprehensive presentation or survey of a subject. ## Footnote From the mountaintop, they admired the breathtaking panorama of the valley below.

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N. – A strong feeling of dislike or hostility toward someone or something. ## Footnote He felt a deep antipathy toward injustice in any form.

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V. – To drive away or eliminate something, especially a feeling, belief, or idea. ## Footnote The teacher’s calm explanation helped dispel the students’ fears about the exam.

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N. – A device that counts the number of steps a person takes, often used to track physical activity. ## Footnote She we a pedometer to monitor how many steps she took each day.

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Adj. – Showing a desire to help others, especially by giving money or time to charitable causes. ## Footnote The billionaire is known for his philanthropic efforts in education and healthcare.

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Adj. – Believing in or worshiping more than one god. ## Footnote Ancient Greek religion was polytheistic, with gods like Zeus, Athena, and Apollo.

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Adj. – Located at the back or rear of something. ## Footnote The posterior side of the building receives less sunlight.

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N. – A false or fictitious name, especially one used by an author to conceal their identity. ## Footnote The author published her novel under a pseudonym to keep her real identity private.

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Adj. – Eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight; combative. ## Footnote His pugnacious attitude often got him into trouble during debates.

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N. – A strong, often irresistible urge to do something; the act of being forced or driven to do something. ## Footnote She had a compulsion to check her phone every few minutes, even during meetings.

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V. – To remove or get rid of something unwanted, often suddenly or forcefully. ## Footnote The new leader promised to purge corruption from e government.

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Adj. – Applying to a period in the past; taking effect from a date in the past. ## Footnote The new tax law is retroactive, affecting income earned last year.

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N. – Solid material that settles at the bottom of a liquid, often as a result of erosion or precipitation. ## Footnote After the storm, layers of sediment settled at the bottom of the lake.

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N. – Comfort received by a person after a loss or disappointment. ## Footnote Her kind words offered great consolation during his time of grief.

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N. – The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language. ## Footnote The student struggled with English syntax when writing complex sentences.

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N. – The science of classification, especially of living organisms, based on shared characteristics. ## Footnote In biology class, we learned the taxonomy of plants and animals.

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V. – To twist or bend something out of its normal shape, often in a violent or unnatural way. ## Footnote His face contorted in pain when he twisted his ankle.

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Adj. – Not occupied or filled; empty. It can also refer to a lack of thought, expression, or activity. ## Footnote The apartment has been vacant for several months.

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N. – The state of being strong, active, and full of energy; liveliness. ## Footnote Regular exercise greatly improves your overall vitality.

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V. – To eat something hungrily or quickly; to consume something eagerly or destructively. ## Footnote After the long hike, they devoured their meals in minutes.

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N. – The deliberate extermination of an entire alien species or race (often used in science fiction contexts). ## Footnote In the novel, the human race committed xenocide against an intelligent alien civilization out of fear.

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V. – To walk heavily or slowly; to proceed with steady, dull effort. ## Footnote He plodded through the thick snow, exhausted but determined to reach home.

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Adv. – Done consciously and intentionally; on purpose. ## Footnote She deliberately ignored his message to make a point.

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N. – The quality or state of requiring or using great effort, energy, or exertion. ## Footnote The strenuousness of the climb left the hikers completely exhausted.

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V. – To shout or complain loudly and harshly. N. – A loud, harsh cry or yelp. ## Footnote The kids yawped in protest when bedtime came too early. A sudden yawp echoed across the field, startling the birds.

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V. – To stir or shake vigorously; also used to describe agitated movement or emotional turmoil. N. – A container in which cream is agitated to make butter; can also refer to a state of intense activity or movement. ## Footnote The waves churned violently during the storm. The old butter churn sat in the farmhouse kitchen.

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V. – To stir or shake vigorously, often to make butter or to describe turbulence. N. – A container used for making butter by shaking cream; also used metaphorically for intense activity or movement. ## Footnote The storm churned the ocean into massive waves. The old wooden churn stood in the corner of the kitchen.

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N. – Communication by exchanging letters, emails, or messages; also refers to a close similarity or connection. ## Footnote She kept all her correspondence with the author in a special box. There’s a clear correspondence between his actions and his beliefs.

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Adj. – Designed to cause fires; or figuratively, causing strong emotions or conflict. N. – A person who starts fires deliberately or incites conflict. ## Footnote The speaker's incendiary remarks sparked a heated debate. The arsonist was found with an incendiary in his backpack.

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V. – To tempt or attract someone, often with the promise of a reward. N. – Something used to attract or tempt, especially in hunting or fishing. ## Footnote The smell of fresh cookies lured the children into the kitchen. The fisherman attached a shiny lure to his line.

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N. – A bright red or scarlet pigment originally made from mercury sulfide. Adj. – Describing something of a vivid red or scarlet color. ## Footnote The artist used vermillion to highlight the sunset in the painting. Her lips were painted a striking vermillion shade.

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V. – To pay careful attention to something or take notice of advice or warning. N. – Careful attention or consideration. ## Footnote You should heed the teacher’s warnings if you want to pass the exam. He took no heed of the danger signs.

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V. – To dig out or remove earth carefully in order to find buried remains or to prepare for construction. ## Footnote Archaeologists excavated the site to uncover ancient ruins.

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N. – Blood that has been shed, especially as the result of violence. V. – To wound a person or animal with a horn or tusk. ## Footnote The horror movie was full of scenes with blood and gore. The bull gored the matador during the fight.

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V. – To discourage someone from doing something, typically by instilling fear of consequences or difficulty. ## Footnote The high fence was meant to deter intruders from entering the property.

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V. – To cut or carve a design into a surface; also used metaphorically to mean something clearly impressed or fixed in memory. ## Footnote The artist etched her initials into the glass. The moment was etched into his memory forever.

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V. – To feed on growing grass (used for animals). V. - To touch or scrape lightly in passing. N. – A slight scrape or abrasion on the skin. ## Footnote The cows grazed in the meadow all afternoon. He grazed his knee when he fell off the bike. She had a small graze on her elbow from the fall.

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N. – The arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area, such as hills, valleys, rivers, and buildings. ## Footnote The hikers studied the map to understand the topography of the mountain trail.

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V. – To gradually wear away or break down, often by natural forces like wind, water, or ice. ## Footnote Over time, the river eroded the banks and changed its course.

Vocab #2 Flashcards

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