word and meaning Flashcards
english vocabulary (68 cards)
What does ‘accord’ mean?
Concurrence of opinion
Example: The committee worked in accord on the bill, and it eventually passed.
What does it mean if something is ‘evident’?
Clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
Example: Confidence was evident in the way Smith handled the winning play.
What is ‘practice’ in a behavioral context?
A customary way of operation or behavior
Example: He became known for exploring Elizabethan theatre practices.
What does ‘intend’ refer to?
Have in mind as a purpose
Example: Lipstick is ingested only in very small quantities.
What is meant by ‘concern’?
Something that interests you because it is important
Example: The scandal broke out after claims about accounting practices.
What does ‘commit’ imply?
Perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
Example: A young reporter committed journalistic fraud.
Define ‘issue’.
Some situation or event that is thought about
Example: Privacy issues surrounding mobile computing are complex.
What does ‘approach’ mean in a statistical context?
Move towards
Example: Spain’s jobless rate for young people is approaching 50 percent.
What does it mean to ‘establish’ something?
Set up or found
Example: A small French colony was established on East Falkland in 1764.
What does ‘utter’ mean?
Without qualification
Example: An honest mechanic can hold a wealthy snob in utter contempt.
What does ‘conduct’ refer to in scientific studies?
Direct the course of; manage or control
Example: Scientists have been conducting studies of individual genes.
What does ‘engage’ mean?
Consume all of one’s attention or time
Example: Passengers were engaged in various activities.
Fill in the blank: To ‘obtain’ means to _______.
[come into possession of]
What does ‘scarce’ mean?
Deficient in quantity or number compared with the demand
Example: Heating oil could grow more scarce this winter.
Define ‘policy’.
A plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
Example: Policy makers have scope to cut rates due to inflation lag.
What does ‘straight’ signify?
Successive, without a break
Example: After three straight losing seasons, fans hoped for a winning record.
What is ‘stock’ in a corporate context?
Capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares
Example: Apple’s stock is considered cheap.
What does ‘apparent’ mean?
Clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
Example: The elderly creak is becoming apparent in McCartney’s voice.
Define ‘property’ in a general context.
A basic or essential attribute shared by members of a class
Example: Certain plants were believed to have magic properties.
What does ‘fancy’ mean?
Imagine; conceive of; see in one’s mind
Example: He fancied that things were changed.
Define ‘concept’.
An abstract or general idea inferred from specific instances
Example: The concept of speed dating is fascinating.
What is a ‘court’ in legal terms?
An assembly to conduct judicial business
Example: Their violent past came out in court.
What does ‘appoint’ mean?
Assign a duty, responsibility, or obligation to
Example: He was appointed professor of oriental languages.
What is a ‘passage’ in literature?
A section of text, particularly a section of medium length
Example: His interpretation of scriptural passages is helpful.
