Article 2 Vocabulary

nuanced

showing subtle distinctions, complexity, and careful thought, rather than being simple or one-sided

Pulitzer Prize

comparison or benchmark for exceptional writing

profound

showing great depth, insight, or intellectual significance

rhetorical

the way language is used to persuade, impress, or have a strong effect on the reader

mundane

ordinary, routine, or not especially interesting or important

slog

to work very hard at something difficult, tiring, or tedious over a long period of time

poignant

deeply moving or emotionally touching

retention

the ability to remember and keep information that has been learned

verbose

using more words than necessary; wordy or excessively long

inflating

making something seem bigger, greater, or more elaborate than it needs to be

capstone

major, culminating project completed near the end of academic program

grandiose

unrealistically ambitious, exaggerated, or overly idealistic

taboo

something that is considered forbidden, unacceptable, or strongly discouraged

contortions

awkward, unnatural, overly complicated changes in sentence structure

convoluted

unnecessarily complicated, tangled, or difficult to understand

cardinal

very serious, fundamental, or of the greatest importance

impose

establish, enforce, or require something that others must follow

punchier

forceful, direct, lively, and impactful

deploying

using something deliberately and effectively for a particular purpose

coherence

the quality of being clear, logical, and easy to follow because all the ideas are well connected

diminishes

reduces, weakens, or lessens

jeopardize

to put something at risk or in danger of being harmed or lost

stilted

awkward, stiff, unnatural, or overly formal

bold

confident, original, or willing to express strong or unconventional ideas

consensus

the opinion or view that is generally shared by the majority of people

unconventional

not following the usual, traditional, or widely accepted way of thinking

notion

beliefs, ideas, or assumptions

prowess

great skill, ability, or expertise

lemmings

people who blindly follow others without thinking for themselves

ideological

relating to ideas, beliefs, values, or systems of thought

competencies

skills, abilities, or areas of proficiency

stifle

to suppress, hold back, or prevent something from being expressed or developed

patently

clearly, obviously, or unmistakably

leeway

freedom, flexibility, or room to make your own choices

stances

positions, viewpoints, or opinions on a issue

inclinations

preferences, tendencies, or natural leanings toward a particular opinion or viewpoint

articulated

clearly and effectively expressed in words

shed

to get rid of, to let go of, or cast off

stringently

strictly, rigidly, or with very little flexibility

designated

officially assigned, chosen, or specified for a particular purpose

meticulous

extremely careful, precise, and attentive to small details

formalities

official procedures, required details, or conventional rules that must be followed

deviations

departures, differences, or variations from an expected rule or pattern

standardized

made consistent, uniform, or based on an established set of rules

conventions

accepted rules, standards, or common practices that guide how something is done

bias

unfair preference, prejudice, or a tendency to express a viewpoint in a way that favors or disadvantages certain people or groups

situational

dependent on the specific circumstances, context, or situation

optimal

the best, most effective, or most suitable for a particular situation

predominantly

mainly, mostly, or to a greater extent

preference

a personal choice, liking, or individual judgment about what works best

mandated

officially required, ordered, or made compulsory

grasp

to understand or comprehend something fully enough to use it effectively

dogmatic

rigidly following a belief or rule without considering exceptions, context, or other possibilities

adherence

strictly following, obeying or sticking to a rule, practice, or standard

formulaic

too predictable, mechanical, or based on a fixed pattern rather than being naturally adapted to the situation

fluidity

flexibility, adaptability, or the ability to change smoothly depending on the situation

rigid

inflexible, fixed, or not allowing for exceptions or change

conventions

generally accepted rules, practices, or standards that people commonly follow

encompass

to include, cover, or account for completely

strict

rigid, exact, or allowing very little flexibility

drive

to determine, guide, or control

compliance

the act of following or obeying rules, requirements, or standards

adaptability

the ability to adjust or change your approach to fit different situations

sake

for the purpose of, simply because of, or for the benefit of something

straying

wandering away from, deviating from, or going beyond

erroneously

incorrectly, mistakenly, or wrongly

govern

control, determine, or regulate

incessant

constant, endless, or continuing without stopping

muddy

to make something unclear, confusing, or harder to understand

Unambiguous

Clear and having only one possible meaning; not confusing or open to interpretation.

Array

A large collection or range of things.

Vulgar

Crude, offensive, or lacking refinement.

Eloquence

The ability to express ideas beautifully, effectively, and persuasively.

Succinct

Brief but clear and complete

Extensive

Large, broad, or covering a wide range

Admirable

Worthy of respect, approval, or praise.

Superficial

Shallow, lacking depth, or focused only on appearance.

Linguistic

Related to language or the use of words.

Exhibitionism

A desire to display something publicly to gain attention or admiration.

Lexical

Related to words or vocabulary.

Scholarly

Academic, intellectual, or associated with serious study

Backfires

Produces the opposite result from what was intended

Monotony

Boring repetition or lack of variety

Deficits

Shortages, weaknesses, or lacks of something

Compositions

Pieces of writing or written works

Compounding

Making a problem, situation, or belief worse by adding to it.

Sheer

Complete, absolute, or total

Extensive

Large in amount, wide-ranging, or involving many things

Unearth

To discover, find, or uncover something that is hidden or difficult to find

Obscure

Uncommon, unfamiliar, or not widely known

packing

Filling something with a large amount of something, often tightly or excessively

Flowery

Overly decorative, exaggerated, or filled with unnecessary fancy expressions

Jargon

Specialized words or expressions used by a particular field or group

Linguistic

Related to language or the way language is used

Prowess

Great skill, ability, or expertise

Bewildering

Confusing, puzzling, or difficult to understand

Convoluted

Overly complicated, twisted, or difficult to follow

Neural

Related to the brain or nervous system

Academia

The world of schools, universities, scholars, and academic study

Lexico-syntactic

Related to words (lexicon) and sentence structure (syntax)