Vocabulary List #1

60 vocabulary flashcards derived from BluePrep

abrupt

Sudden and unexpected, often in a surprising way.

absent

Not present or not existing.

absorb

To take in or soak up.

accomplish

To successfully achieve.

advisable

Recommended as wise or prudent.

angular

Having sharp angles or edges.

assert

To state or declare confidently.

austere

Strict, plain, or without luxury.

barren

Unable to support growth or life.

bolster

To support or strengthen.

common

Occurring frequently; widespread.

confident

Having strong belief or self-assurance.

conflict

(noun) A serious disagreement or fight; (verb) To be in opposition or disagreement.

controversy

A prolonged public dispute, usually over a matter of opinion.

damaging

Causing harm.

defend

To protect from attack or harm.

demand

(noun) An insistent request; (verb) To ask for with authority.

demolish

To destroy completely.

detrimental

Causing damage; harmful.

diminish

To make or become smaller or less.

dismiss

To send away or treat as unworthy of consideration.

doubt

(noun) A feeling of uncertainty; (verb) To be uncertain about.

dynamic

Constantly changing; energetic.

enable

To make possible.

enthusiastic

Showing intense interest or excitement.

epiphany

A sudden realization or insight.

establish

To set up on a firm basis.

evidence

Information supporting a belief or claim.

exacerbate

To make worse.

expand

To increase in size or scope.

fluid

(adjective) Able to flow freely; (noun) A substance that flows.

immersive

Providing a deeply absorbing experience.

informal

Relaxed and not following strict rules; casual.

innate

Existing naturally from birth; inborn.

initiate

To begin or set in motion.

intermittent

Occurring at irregular intervals.

isolate

To separate from others.

magnify

To make appear larger.

mandatory

Required by law or rule; compulsory.

mitigate

To make less severe or intense.

negate

To make something ineffective; nullify.

negligible

So small or unimportant as to be not worth considering.

observe

To watch carefully.

obstacle

Something that blocks or hinders progress.

overlook

To fail to notice; to ignore.

participate

To take part in an activity.

personal

Relating to or belonging to an individual.

repetitive

Occurring again and again; monotonous.

require

To need; to make necessary.

restrict

To limit or confine.

rigid

Unable to bend; inflexible.

rural

Relating to the countryside.

significant

Important or noteworthy.

sincere

Genuine and honest.

standard

(adjective) Used as a normal measure or model; (noun) A level of quality regarded as normal.

static

(adjective) Lacking movement; fixed; (noun) Background noise on a radio or television.

strategy

A plan to achieve a goal.

sufficient

Enough for a particular purpose.

universal

Affecting everyone; widespread.

urban

Relating to a town or city.