Week 31 Vocabulary Review

A comprehensive set of vocabulary flashcards based on Week 31 lecture notes.

propaganda

Information, especially biased or misleading, used to promote a political cause or point of view.

heretical

Departing from accepted beliefs or standards.

prudent

Having or showing careful good sense; wise in practical matters.

ostensible

Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so.

fervid

Intense, enthusiastic, or passionate.

spurious

Not genuine, authentic, or true; false.

perfunctory

Carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection.

vulnerable

Open to physical or emotional harm or attack.

anomaly

Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.

innocuous

Not harmful or offensive.

surfeit

An excessive amount of something.

milieu

A person's social environment.

dissent

The expression or holding of opinions differing from those previously, commonly, or officially held.

ferment

A state of agitation or turbulent change.

attenuated

Weakened or reduced in force, effect, or physical thickness.

arbiter

A person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority.

incumbent

Necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.

deleterious

Causing harm or damage.

efficacy

The ability to produce a desired or intended result.

lassitude

A state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy.

strident

Loud and harsh; grating.

cognizant

Having knowledge or being aware of.

cold shoulder

To disregard or ignore someone.

without rhyme or reason

Making no sense.

swan song

A final performance or act.

to get the sack

To be discharged or fired.