Lecture Vocabulary Review

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering various verbs, adjectives, and nouns with definitions based on lecture notes.

demand (v)

A strong need or requirement for something.

speculate (v)

To form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence.

impartial (adj)

Treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just.

off hand (adj)

Done or said without previous thought or preparation; informal.

mandatory (adj)

Required by law or rules; compulsory.

persistent (adj)

Continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action despite difficulty or opposition.

circumvents (v)

Finds a way around an obstacle or manages to bypass a rule.

eclipses (v)

Occurs when one celestial body is obscured by another, or to surpass something in importance.

fabricate (v)

To invent or concoct something, often for the purpose of deceit, or to manufacture something.

exemplify (v)

To be a typical example of something or to illustrate by giving an example.

hibernate (v)

To spend the winter in a dormant or inactive state.

moderate (v)

To make or become less extreme, intense, or violent.

discernible (adj)

Able to be seen, recognized, or understood.

straight-forward (adj)

Uncomplicated and easy to understand; honest and frank.

conclusive (adj)

Serving to settle an issue or settle a point of doubt; decisive.

unbiased (adj)

Showing no prejudice for or against something; impartial.

repudiate (v)

To refuse to accept or be associated with; to deny the truth or validity of.

proclaim (v)

To announce officially or publicly.

foretell (v)

To predict the future or an event before it happens.

recant (v)

To publicly withdraw or say that one no longer holds a specific opinion or belief.

tendency (n)

An inclination toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior.

internal (adj)

Situated on the inside; inner or coming from within.

conflict (v)

To be incompatible or at variance; to clash or disagree.

slumber (v, n)

To sleep or refers to a state of sleep.

immense (adj)

Extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree.

outer miu able (a)

Endless or seemingly infinite.

blable (v, u)

To talk long-windedly without making much sense, or a person who reveals secrets.

chant (v)

To say or shout repeatedly in a rhythmic manner, often to cheer or encourage.

dignity (n)

The state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect; self-respect.

juvenile (adj)

Relating to young people, birds, or plants; youthful or immature.

dissolve (v)

To incorporate into a liquid to form a solution, or to officially end an organization.

significant spikes (n)

Sudden and large increases in value, quantity, or intensity.

incline (n, v)

A tendency or to feel favorably disposed toward a certain direction; a slope.

rebut (v)

To claim or prove that an evidence or accusation is false.

objectional (n)

The act of expressing disapproval or opposition.

comprehensive (a)

Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something; through and complete.