Broaden my vocab

Ineluctable

Refers to something that is impossible to avoid or escape from. It describes a situation or outcome that is inevitable and cannot be prevented or evaded. It implies a sense of certainty and inevitability, leaving no room for escape or alternative possibilities.

Truncate

To _______ something means to shorten or cut off a part of it, typically by removing the end or a section.

Objective (adjective)

Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions considering and representing facts

Objective (noun)

A thing aimed at or sought; a goal

Critical thinking

The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment

Merit

the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward

Ambiguity

The quality of being open to more than one interpretation

Representamen

A sign or a signifier; whether physical or otherwise, which points to an object

Semiotic

Relating to signs and symbols

Subsequent

Coming after something in time

Mitigate (verb)

make less severe, serious, or painful

Decimate

kill, destroy, or remove a large percentage of

Pejorative

A word expressing contempt or disapproval

Albeit

Although

Coercion

The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats

Benevolence

The quality of being well meaning; kindness

Latter

Situated or occurring nearer to the end of something than to the beginning

Hegemony

Leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others

Efficacy

The ability to produce a desired or intended result

Ethnoloby

The study of the characteristics of various peoples and the differeces and relationships between them

Procrastination

When we avoid a task we said we would do for no good reason, despite expecting our behavior to bring negative consequences

Theoretical

Concerned with or involving the theory of a subject or area of study rather than its practical application

Rhetorical

Expressed in terms intended to persuade or impress

Contiguity

The sequential occurrence or proximity of stimulus and response, causing their association in the mind

Sequential

Forming or following in a logical order or sequence

Conjecture

An opinion or judgment based on little or no evidence

Novelty

the quality of being new, original, or unused

Fortuitous

happening by chance or rather than design

Existential

Relating to existence

Tentative

Not certain or fixed; provisional.

Myriad

A countless or extremely great number

Rudimentary

Involving or limited to basic principles

Elucidate

Make (something) clear; explain

Elusive

difficult to find, catch, or achieve

Superstition

Excessively credulous belief in and reverence and supernatural beings

Mysticism

Belief that union with or absorption in the Deity or the absolute, or the spiritual apprehension of knowledge inaccessible to the intellect, may be attained through contemplation and self-surrender

Musterbation

The phenomenon whereby people live by a set of absolute and unrealistic demands that they place on themselves, others and the world

Catharsis

The process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions

Cyclical

Occurring in cycles; recurrent

Cynical

believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity

Indicative

serving as a sign or indication of something

Exacerbate

Make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse

Neonate

A newborn child

Augment

make something greater by adding to it: increase

Intrinsic

Belonging naturally; essestially

Tangential

Different from or not directly connected with the one you are talking about or doing: a tangential issue

Profound

Very great or intense; having or showing great knowledge or insight

Disposition

A person’s inherent qualities of mind and character

Hedonia

The pursuit of short-term pleasure, comfort, and enjoyment

Eudaimonia

Deeper, purpose-driven, human flourishing

Acquisition

Permanent change in knowledge or skill, typically achieved through repeated exposure