Reading and Writing Vocabulary (EX 1-3)

Vocabulary flashcards covering the key terms from the given notes.

celebrate

to observe or mark an occasion with joy or festivities.

remarkable

very good or unusual; notably excellent.

complaint

a statement that something is wrong or unsatisfactory; a grievance.

deterrent

something that discourages or prevents an action (e.g., high fines).

fiercely

in a very intense or forceful manner.

paramount

of greatest importance; essential.

wholehearted

complete and sincere; with all one's effort.

rescinded

canceled or repealed; withdrawn.

correlated

having a mutual relationship or connection; related.

stipulated

specified or required by a contract or rule.

proliferated

increased rapidly in number; multiplied.

crammed

packed tightly or filled with many things.

respected

held in high regard; esteemed.

respecting

concerning; with regard to; showing respect toward.

respectful

showing respect or consideration.

respect

esteem or high regard; to admire or regard.

contempt

the feeling that something is worthless or beneath you; disdain.

room

space or capacity available; a room.

distance

the amount of space between two points.

competence

the ability to do something well; capability.

confidential

secret or private; intended to be kept secret.

ruler

a person who governs; a measuring device used to draw straight lines.

flak

strong criticism or opposition.

take flak

to receive criticism or blowback.

catch flak with

to respond to criticism together with someone.

poisoned

made toxic; contaminated by poison.

have poisoned

has poisoned; has caused poisoning.

poisoning

the act or process of poisoning; food poisoning.

poisons

substances that cause poisoning; to contaminate with poison.

avoid

to keep away from; prevent from happening.

shrink

to become smaller or reduced in size.

collaborate

to work together with others on a project.

reach

to arrive at or attain a goal or place.

painting

a picture created with paint; the act of painting.

painful

causing pain or distress.

paints

paints; the color or coating used in painting.

paint

to apply color; the coloring material used.

wired

connected by wires; prepared with electrical wiring; tense.

passion

a strong enthusiasm or love for something.

clocks

devices that tell time; clocks.

tables

pieces of furniture with flat surfaces; tables.

shaped

having a specific form or figure; molded.

asked

past participle of ask; having asked a question.

buried

placed in the ground; interred; hidden.

obtain

to acquire; to gain or achieve.

hang

to suspend from above; to fasten so as to be supported.

illuminate

to light up; to make clear or explain.

argue

to disagree or debate.

upset

to make someone unhappy or worried; to disturb.

upset (adj)

feeling unhappy or worried; distressed.

upset (noun)

an unexpected defeat, disruption, or reversal.

attack

a destructive action or assault; to begin an assault.

essential

absolutely necessary; extremely important.

moderation

the quality of avoiding excess; restraining one's actions.

impeded

blocked or slowed progress; hindered.

pain

physical or emotional suffering.

hinder

to create difficulties or obstacles for.

pose

to present or constitute a problem or risk; a pose in photography.

ephemeral

short-lived; temporary.

destiny

the events considered to be determined in advance; fate.

dim

not bright; faint; to make or become dim.

living

the state of being alive; alive; life.

provident

having or showing foresight and careful management of resources; prudent.

perpetrates

commits or carries out (a harmful act).

undertaken

begun or taken on; carried out.

recognise

to identify someone or something; to acknowledge.

slowing

becoming slower or more gradual.

carried

supported and moved from one place to another; conducted.

minimise

to reduce to the smallest possible amount or degree.

delegates

n: representatives; v: to entrust tasks to others.

foreseeable

able to be foreseen; likely to happen.

elapsed

time that has passed; having passed.