Vocabulary UNIT 2 Flashcards
(11 cards)
Fathom
It means to understand something deeply, often after a lot of thought.
Thwart
To prevent someone from accomplishing something. It’s like standing in the way of something happening succesfully.
Enforce
To make sure rules or laws are followed. It involves ensuring that certain standards or regulations are followed. When police “enforce” speed limits, they make drivers obey them.
Entity
Something that exists as a particular and discrete unit. It can be a person, organization, or any being that has a distinct existence. A thing that exists as its own separate thing.
Internal
Belonging to or situated on the inside; interior rather than exterior.
Presume
To take for granted or assume something to be true without proof. It often involves making an educated guess based on available information.
Resolve
To find a solution to a problem or to make a firm decision about something.
Siblings
Brothers and sisters
Anomalous
Different from what is normal or expected, something unusual.
Charismatic
Having a charming and attractive personality that makes people like you.
Intricate
Very complicated or detailed; having many interrelated parts or facets.