Vocab Week 1

Abstract

existing in thought or as an idea but not having physical or concrete existence

Divert

To course something to change course or turn direction

Admonish

Warn someone firmly, scold

"That's the pot calling the kettle black"

refers to a hypocrite

Panacea

a cure for everything

Ambiguous

unclear meaning, double meaning

Emulate

to mimic or imitate

Precarious

dangerously likely to fall or collapse, uncertain

Analogy

comparing two things to explain or clarify

Eradicate

to destroy utterly

Preclude

to prevent something from happening, make it impossible to happen

Belligerent

aggresive/hostile

Anarchy

a state of disorder due to an absence of authority

Coalition

an alliance for combined action (usually political or military)

Hypothetical

a supposed situation, not necessarily real or true

Relinquish

voluntarily give up or set free

"To turn a blind eye"

to see something but pretend not to

Imminent

about to happen

Resilient

able to withstand or recover from difficulties quickly

Indigenous

native