Key Vocabulary Terms from Lecture Notes

This set of flashcards covers key vocabulary terms from the lecture notes to aid in exam preparation.

accessibility

The quality of being able to be reached or entered.

assumptions

Things that are accepted as true without proof.

awareness

Knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.

backbreaking

Extremely demanding physically; very tiring.

backlash

A strong adverse reaction to something.

bilingual

Able to speak two languages fluently.

call

A strong urge or inclination to follow a particular path.

confidential information

Information meant to be kept secret.

discretion

The quality of being careful about what one chooses to do; the freedom to decide.

expansion

The process of increasing in size, number, or importance.

fluency

The ability to speak or write a language smoothly, easily, and accurately.

insight

The capacity to understand something clearly.

language proficiency

The ability to speak or use a language effectively.

mental readjustment

The process of changing one's thinking or perception.

prestige

Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something.

reference book

A book that provides specific facts or information.

retentive memory

The ability to remember or retain information.

sacrifice

To give up something valuable for the sake of another.

translation

The process of converting text from one language into another.

universal

Applicable to all cases; common.