Vocab 5 Flashcards
(20 cards)
What does ‘juxtapose’ mean?
The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
“the juxtaposition of these two images”
What is a ‘paradox’?
A seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that may prove to be well founded or true upon investigation.
“in a paradox, he has discovered that stepping back from his job has increased the rewards he gleans from it”
What does ‘attest’ mean?
To provide or serve as clear evidence of; to declare that something exists or is the case; to be a witness to; certify formally.
“his status is attested by his recent promotion”
“I can attest to his tremendous energy”
“the witnesses must attest and sign the will in the testator’s presence”
What is ‘cacophony’?
A harsh discordant mixture of sounds.
“a cacophony of deafening alarm bells”
What does ‘euphony’ refer to?
The quality of being pleasing to the ear, especially through a harmonious combination of words.
“the poet put euphony before mere factuality”
What does ‘enunciate’ mean?
To say or pronounce clearly.
“she enunciated each word slowly”
What does ‘primal’ refer to?
Relating to an early stage in evolutionary development; primeval.
“primal hunting societies”
What is ‘reverberation’?
Prolongation of a sound; resonance.
“electronic effects have been added, such as echo and reverberation”
What does ‘malicious’ mean?
Characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm.
“the transmission of malicious software such as computer viruses”
What does ‘beset’ mean?
(Of a problem or difficulty) to trouble or threaten persistently.
“the social problems that beset the inner city”
What does ‘bereft’ mean?
Deprived of or lacking (something).
“her room was stark and bereft of color”
What does ‘bereaved’ mean?
Deprived of a close relation or friend through their death.
“bereaved families”
What is a ‘behemoth’?
A huge or monstrous creature; something enormous, especially a big and powerful organization.
“behemoths like the brontosaurus”
“shoppers are now more loyal to their local stores than to faceless behemoths”
What does the verb ‘advocate’ mean?
To support, argue for, or plead in favor of a cause, policy, or idea.
“The doctor advocated a smoking ban in the entire house”
What does Enhance mean?
Intensify, increase, or further improve he quality, value, or extent of
What does evoke mean?
To call forth or up (trigger)
What does implication mean?
What is implied; hinted at
What does inference mean?
An educated guess
What does tension mean?
The feeling of suspense created by conflict
What does suspense mean?
An uneasy feeling created by withholding information
