Vocabulary Support Table from Mock Exam Set 60

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and their meanings to support learning and understanding for exam preparation.

arguably

able to be argued; it can be stated as a point.

cognitive setback

a decline in cognitive abilities or awareness.

consensus

general agreement among a group of people.

consequential

having important consequences or effects.

contention

disagreement or argument.

conversely

in an opposite way; on the other hand.

core subject

a primary area of study in education.

debate

a formal discussion on a particular topic.

deep-seated

firmly established and difficult to change.

deficient

lacking in a necessary quality or element.

deficit

a deficiency or lack of something.

diagnostic

relating to the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem.

digital literacy

the ability to effectively find, evaluate, use, and create information using digital technology.

discourse

written or spoken communication or debate.

disproportion

lack of proportionality or balance.

disruption

disturbance or problems which interrupt an event or process.

entail

to involve something as a necessary or obligatory part.

extent

the area covered by something; the degree to which something has gone.

framework

a basic structure underlying a system or concept.

grapple

to struggle with or work hard to deal with or understand something.

impactful

having a strong effect or influence.

inequitable

not equitable; unfair.

inequity

lack of fairness or justice.

integrate

to combine one thing with another to form a whole.

mindset

the established set of attitudes held by someone.

modeling

the act of representing or simulating a process or scenario.

multifaceted

having many aspects or phases.

notoriously

famous or well known for something bad.

nuanced

characterized by subtle shades of meaning or expression.

oversight

supervision or management; an unintentional failure to notice or do something.

perspective

a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.

polarize

to cause to separate into opposing groups.

post-pandemic

occurring after a pandemic.

premise

a proposition supporting or helping to support a conclusion.

quantify

to express or measure the quantity of something.

resilience

the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties.

restructure

to organize differently.

school closure

the shutting down of a school temporarily or permanently.

starkly

in a way that is clear and distinct.

theorist

a person who theorizes.

accumulation

the process of gradually gathering or acquiring.

ambiance

the character and atmosphere of a place.

baffling

confusing or bewildering.

cascade

a sequence of events that happen as a result of a single event.

cherished

regarded with affection or tenderness.

clamor

a loud and confused noise.

contradiction

a situation in which inherent factors, actions, or propositions are inconsistent.

corrosion

the process of deteriorating due to chemical reactions.

cumulative

increasing or increased in quantity, degree, or force by successive additions.

desecration

the act of treating a sacred place or thing with violent disrespect.

destructive

causing great and irreparable harm.

detritus

waste or debris of any kind.

dismantle

to take apart (a machine or structure) and remove it.

fragment

a small part broken off or detached.

frustrating

causing annoyance or upset because of an inability to achieve something.

genuine

truly what something is said to be; authentic.

immaculate

perfectly clean, neat, or tidy.

incongruous

not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings.

intrusion

the act of intruding; encroachment.

irrational

not logical or reasonable.

jarringly

in a shocking or clashing way.

magnificent

something that is grand or splendid.

natural splendor

the beauty of nature.

once-immaculate

previously pristine or flawlessly clean.

overriding

more important than anything else in a particular situation.

panoramic

providing a wide view.

panoramic vistas

wide and beautiful views.

perplex

to cause someone to feel baffled.

possess

to have as belonging to one.

prevalent

widespread in a particular area at a particular time.

pristine

in its original condition; unspoiled.

profoundly

to a profound extent.

profoundly unfitting

inappropriately deep or significant.

puzzling

causing confusion.

serene

calm, peaceful, and untroubled.

spectacle

a visually striking performance or display.

splendor

magnificent and splendid appearance.

stark

clear and distinct.

stewardship

the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one's care.

trail

a path through the countryside.

tranquil

free from disturbance; calm.

trivial

of little value or importance.

unspoiled scenery

natural scenery that has not been damaged or harmed.

verdant

green with grass or other rich vegetation.

vista

a pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening.

waste disposal

the process of getting rid of waste.

an abundance of sth

a large quantity of something.

be attributed to sth

to regard something as being caused by.

be celebrated for sth

to be praised for.

be confronted with sth

to face or deal with something difficult.

be littered with sth

to be filled with unwanted or discarded things.

escape from sb/sth

to break free from someone or something.

immerse oneself in sth

to involve oneself deeply in a particular activity.

pose a grave threat to sth

to represent a serious danger to something.

frenzied

wildly excited or uncontrolled.

job hopping

changing jobs frequently.

definitively

in a way that is clear and final.

apprehensive

anxious or fearful that something bad will happen.

job hugging

remaining in one job for a long time for security.

foregoing

previously mentioned.