Vocabulary Marple Module 1

Anonymity

Noun-The condition of being anonymous

Fabricate

Verb-Invent or construct something, typically with deceitful intent.

Echo Chamber

Noun-An environment in which a person ecnounters only beliefs or opinions that match with their own, and reinforces it. It excludes alternative ideas.

Confirmation Bias

Noun-tendency to interpret new evidence as confirmation of one's existing beliefs or theories. Dismisses evidence that hurts one's beliefs.

Sensationalize

Verb-To present information in a way to get people more excited or interested about it.

Yellow Journalism

Noun-Journalism based on sensationalism or extreme exaggeration.

Peddle

Verb-sell something through illegitimate, immoral, or shady means.

Freelance Writer

Noun-Person that writes for different firms at different times rather than being permanently employed by a single company.

White Nationalist

Noun-Person who believes in white superiority. A white supremacist.

Alt-right

Noun-Right wing, primarily online political movement in the US. Members reject mainstream politics and support white nationalism.

Faux

Adj-artificial, fake.

Deep Fakes

Noun-Video of a person whose face is being digitally altered so that they appear to be someone else or doing something they never did to spread misinformation.

Sow

Verb-to spread, to plant seeds by scattering.

Buttress

Verb-Fortify, reinforce.

Malfeasance

Noun-wrongdoing, especially by a public official.

Expunge

Verb-remove or delete

Qanon

Noun-A conspiracy that believes big names are pedophiles.

Inoculate

Verb-Inject antibody or antigen into the body to prevent disease.

Ominous

Adj-foreshadowing evil, misfortune

Cabal

Noun-small, exclusive group of people united in secret, often underhanded, plotting to promote their private interests, views, or to seize power, typically within a government or large organization.

Adrenochrome

Noun-real, unstable chemical compound C9H9NO3 produced by the oxidation of adrenaline (epinephrine) in the body. It is often subject to unfounded conspiracy theories.

Milquetoast

Noun-Very timid person.

Hackneyed

Adj-Phrase or idea lacking significance through overuse.

Macabre

Adj-disturbing because it involves death or injury.

Assuage

Verb-to relieve.

Myriad

Noun-A very large number

Adj-Innumerable

Naivete

Noun-Lack of experience, opposite of wisdom.

Anomaly

Noun-Something that deviates from what is standard.

Dearth

Noun-Shortage

Superfluous

Adj-extra, unnecessary.

Juxtaposition

Noun-2 things placed next to each other.

Juxtapose

Verb-Comparison of 2 things with contrasting effect.

Nuance

Noun-Subtle difference in meaning.

Nuanced

Adj-Complex

Volatile

Adj-Liable to change rapidly and unpredictably.

Facism

Noun-Authoritarian and nationalistic right-wing system of government. Dictatorship.

Microcosm

Noun-Small thing that represents something larger figuratively.

Peregrinate

Verb-travel or wander around from place to place.

Schlep

Verb-Haul or carry.

Kibitz

Verb-a)talk to someone in a friendly way informal way.

b) Look on and offer unwelcome advice.

Sobriquet

Noun-a nickname

Evanescent

Adj-Soon passing out of sight

Acrimonious

Adj-Angry and bitter

Acrimony

Noun-harsh or biting sharpness especially of words, manner, or feelings.

Harbinger

Noun-A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another.

Ubiquitous

Adj-present, found everywhere.

Magnanimous

adj-showing or suggesting a generous and kind nature

Magnanimity

Noun-the quality of being magnanimous : loftiness of spirit enabling one to bear trouble calmly, to disdain meanness and pettiness, and to display a noble generosity

Magnanimously

Adv-to act in a noble, generous, or forgiving manner, particularly toward a rival, enemy, or someone less powerful.

Omniscient

Adj-All-knowing

Omnipotent

Adj-Having unlimited power

Nefarious

Adj-actions, people, or intentions that are extremely wicked, villainous, or morally depraved.

Nefariously

Adv-actions done in a flagrantly wicked, villainous, or immoral manner

Anachronistic

Adj-characterized by or involving anachronism : chronologically out of place

Anachronism

Noun-an error in chronology

Abhor

Verb-Regard with disgust and hatred.

Abhorrent

Adj-causing or deserving strong dislike or hatred : being so repugnant as to stir up positive antagonism

Bon Vivant

Noun-a person who enjoys a luxurious lifestyle.

Aberration

Noun-the fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state. Anomaly.

Aberrate

Verb-to diverge, stray, or deviate from the usual, proper, or normal course

Sage (Noun)

Noun-a wise or shrewd person

Sagacity

Noun-Wisdom, antonym for naivete.

Sagacious

Adj-acutely insightful and wise

Sage (Adj)

Adj-having wisdom that comes with age and experience

Demagogue

A public leader who seeks political support by using fake claims and people's feats and prejudice.

Demagoguery

Noun-impassioned appeals to the prejudices and emotions of the populace

Pretentious

Adj-Attempting to impress by portraying greater importance than is actuall possessed.

Pretentiousness

Adj-the quality of being pretentious (behaving or speaking in such a manner as to create a false appearance of great importance or worth)

Deluge (Noun)

Noun-A heavy rain

Deluge (verb)

Verb-fill or cover completely, usually with water

Subdued

adj-restrained in style or quality

Subdue

verb-put down by force or intimidation

Dossier

Noun-a collection of documents about a particular person.

Ambiguous

Adj-open for interpretation, more than one interpretation.

Ambiguity

Noun-the quality or state of being open for interpretation.

Cacophony

Noun-a harsh discordant mixture of sounds, din.

Cacophonous

Adj-having an unpleasant sound

Affirm

Verb-to maintain as true

Affirmative

adj-affirming or giving assent

Affirmation

Noun-action of affirming

Altruistic

adj-selfless, magnanimous

Altruism

Noun-Seflessness

Altruist

Noun-somebody that is altruistic

Apathy

Noun-lack of interest

Apathetic

Adj-showing or feeling no interest

Ascertain

Verb-to determine if something is certain.

Beadle

Noun-Ceremonial officer of a synagogue

Colossus

Noun-something that is huge in size.

Colossal

Adj-so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe

Constraint

Noun-limitation or restriction

Constrain

verb-to limit someone or something. Restrict

Delusion

Noun-False beliefs.

Delusional

adj-Holding idiosyncratic beliefs

Disheveled

adj-looking untidy

Dishevel

verb-put into disarray.

Imprudent

Adj-careless, antonym to prudent

Imprudence

Noun-a lack of caution in practical affairs

Prudent

Adj-careful, antonym to imprudent