English Vocabulary Flashcards

A set of vocabulary flashcards derived from the lecture notes, including terms from ambivalence to vindicate.

ambivalence

having mixed feelings about something

arbitrary

based on random choice instead of a fair reason

buttress

to support or strengthen something

circumvent

to avoid or get around something

concede

to admit something is true

congenial

friendly and pleasant

culpable

responsible for doing something wrong

curtail

to reduce or limit something

deference

respectful submission to another person’s wishes or opinions

divergent

developing in different directions

dormant

inactive but capable of becoming active

elicit

to bring out a response or reaction

epitome

a perfect example of something

evince

to clearly show or express

evoke

to bring a feeling or memory into the mind

explicit

clearly stated and easy to understand

implicit

suggested but not directly stated

juxtapose

to place things side by side for comparison

latent

hidden or not yet developed

meticulous

very careful and detailed

palpable

so strong it can almost be felt physically

pervasive

spread throughout something

repudiate

to reject or refuse to accept

subsumed

included within a larger group or idea

tenuous

weak or uncertain

undermine

to weaken or damage gradually

underscore

to emphasize or highlight

unobtrusive

not noticeable or attracting attention

verisimilitude

the appearance of being real or believable

vexation

annoyance or frustration

vindicate

to prove someone right or innocent