E40 20 New Words

E40 20 New Words by LB Teacher

Ambidexterity

the ability to use both hands with equal skill and ease, often implying versatility and adaptability in various contexts. | dexterity, versatility, adaptability

Analogy

a comparison between two things to highlight similarities in structure or function, often used to explain or clarify complex concepts. | comparison, parallel, resemblance

Detestable

deserving intense dislike or hatred due to offensive, immoral, or repulsive qualities. | abhorrent, loathsome, repugnant

Discretion

the ability to make responsible decisions and act with careful judgment, often involving confidentiality and sensitivity; can also mean freedom of choice. | prudence, judgment, tact

Embody

to give a tangible or visible form to an idea, quality, or feeling; to represent or personify something in a concrete way. | represent, exemplify, manifest

Expropriation

the act of taking property or assets, often by a government or authority, typically without compensation or for public use. | seizure, appropriation, confiscation

Fabric

the structure or composition of something, whether material or abstract; can refer to textiles or the underlying framework of a system. | material, structure, framework

Farce

a comedic work or situation marked by exaggeration, absurdity, and improbable events, often used to mock or ridicule. | mockery, satire, comedy

Fiery

full of intense emotion or passion, often referring to something burning or glowing with heat; can also describe a hot

Irremediable

impossible to correct or repair, describing a situation, condition, or damage that is beyond remedy or cure. | incurable, irreversible, hopeless

Magnify

to make something appear larger or more significant than it actually is, whether physically, metaphorically, or emotionally. | enlarge, amplify, intensify

Nurture

to care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something, whether physically, emotionally, or intellectually. | foster, cultivate, support

Obstinacy

stubbornness or refusal to change one's opinion or behavior, often in the face of reason or persuasion. | stubbornness, inflexibility, rigidity

Paradigm

a model or pattern of something that serves as an example or framework, often influencing thoughts or behaviors. | model, standard, archetype

Preponderance

the state of being greater in number, importance, or influence; often used in legal or statistical contexts to denote a majority or dominance. | dominance, prevalence, superiority

Proviso

a condition or stipulation attached to an agreement, contract, or statement, requiring specific actions or limitations. | condition, stipulation, clause

Recrimination

an accusation made in response to another accusation, often resulting in a cycle of blame and counter

Sly

cunning or deceitful in a clever and often mischievous way, typically to achieve a secretive or selfish goal. | cunning, sneaky, crafty

Tatter

a torn or ragged piece of cloth or material; can also describe something shabby, damaged, or in disrepair. | rag, shred, fragment

Usury

the practice of lending money at excessively high interest rates, often considered unethical or illegal. | loan sharking, exploitation, overcharging