📖📚List 3.6 Vocabulary

Visionary

Someone who is preoccupied with developing and communicating existence—a compelling mental ‘picture’ or ‘dream’. “As a visionary leader for her app building team, Shriya paid close attention to her team’s innovative ideas and strategies to maximize their potential.”

Voyeur

A person who takes pleasure in watching others who are not aware of being watched. “Casper, my aunt’s fat, striped ginger cat, is the paragon of peeping tom. In other words, Casper is a voyeur. He often observes the activities of the neighborhood from the window without their knowledge. “

Mystic

Person who "is subject to" solitary visionary experiences, that they undergo involuntarily or solicit esoterically, and that present other worldly messages or images or symbols. “Dhriti’s paintings, resplendent with a kaleidoscope of vibrant colors and intricate symbols, elegantly evoke the mystic dimensions of the 1960s and 1970s.”

Robust

Strong, energetic, healthy, durable, and of ample quantity. “The salient features of the Apple IOS 18 were its robust security measures and user-friendly interface.“

Vestige

A a trace, remnant, or other "sign" of something that no longer serves its prior function or holds its prior significance. “Goosebumps serve as the vestiges of our early human ancestors, a physiological remnant that once provided warmth in an era devoid of modern heating systems.”

Salient

Having a quality that—either literally, or in effect ‘sticks out’ – in a way that is bound to be noticed or noteworthy. “The salient features of the Apple IOS 18 were its robust security measures and user-friendly interface.“

Prodigious

Impressive, marvellous, or appalling due to great size, extent, scope, force, etc. “Mary Shelley’s gothic novel, Frankenstein features prodigious achievements of science, literature, and politics during Shelley’s life. Recipients of these achievements include literary figures such as Lord Byron and Percy Bysshe Shelley.

Tentative

Hesitant because not certain or confident. “In the dimly lit room filled with uncertain shadows, Christy took a tentative step forward, hesitant to disrupt the fragile silence that enveloped her surroundings.“

Cursory

Engaging with material briefly, quickly, and superficially,. “Dhriti gave a cursory glance at her notes right before the math exam, not fully prepared for the questions.“

Transient

Not lasting because just "passing by." “Cherished memories, such as slumber parties, concerts, and sun-soaked days at the beach, are transient ; time slips away in the blink of an eye!”

Fortuitous

Experienced as an unanticipated accident or coincidence, which turns out to be fortunate. “The creation of the popsicle was fortuitous. The creator wanted to keep his juice chilled overnight, unaware of the fact that it will freeze and become a delicacy many enjoy. “

Assiduous

Working with close focus and constant, careful attention. “The key to getting a five on the APCSP exam is to give assiduous attention to the key concepts such as programming, data, impact of computing, and computer systems and networks.“

Laudable

Worthy of receiving praise. “Gilmore Girls is a laudable television show, renowned for its captivating narratives and rich character development that resonate with audiences of all backgrounds.“

Rapport

A pleasant, comfortable, mutually trusting mode of personal interaction. “Team captains are expected to be rapports for their team and coaches. They must direct younger team members towards their events in a meet and assist coaches with making sure practice runs smoothly.“

Feckless

Laughably or shamefully ineffective, incompetent, naive, or half-hearted. “The feckless youth, more concerned with fleeting pleasures than serious pursuits, squandered countless opportunities, illustrating the perils of a whimsical and unfocused approach to life.“

Ponderous

Unwieldy (difficult to manage or get/see through, burdensome, dull, sluggish) due to excessive volume, density, or irregular shape. “The ponderous machinery groaned and creaked under the strain of its own weight, echoing the struggle of an era defined by industrial ambition and relentless production.“

Dilapidated

Reduced to or fallen into serious disrepair, decay, partial ruin.

Jaded

Feeling disillusioned and wearily fed-up from over-exposure to something.

Faux

Simulating the appearance of something more natural or authentic. “The faux fur coats epitomize the quintessential kitsch of the mid-20th century, embodying a whimsical charm and nostalgic allure that reflect the era's penchant for extravagant yet frivolous fashion..”

Kitsch

Mass-produced decorative items or displays that are apt to be perceived by some as egregiously "cheap," "vulgar,""cheezy," "junky," "touristy." The faux fur coats epitomize the quintessential kitsch of the mid-20th century, embodying a whimsical charm and nostalgic allure that reflect the era's penchant for extravagant yet frivolous fashion..

Campy

An ironic-but-celebratory way of perceiving or performing some "excess" of "style." “The theatrical production was unabashedly campy, with vibrant costumes and exaggerated performances that evoked laughter and nostalgia in equal measure. The director embraced the campy aesthetic, transforming the otherwise mundane love story into a delightful spectacle filled with melodrama and tongue-in-cheek humor.“