E39 20 New Words (copy)

E39 20 New Words by LB Teacher

Accrual

the process of accumulating or increasing something over time, especially in finance and accounting where income and expenses are recognized when incurred rather than when cash is exchanged. | accumulation, increase, buildup

Atavistic

relating to or characterized by a reversion to ancestral or primitive traits, often describing behaviors or characteristics that appear after being absent for generations. | primitive, ancestral, regressive

Cassandras

individuals who predict disastrous or negative events with accuracy but are ignored or disbelieved until it is too late, named after the mythical Trojan priestess cursed to utter true prophecies no one would believe. | prophets of doom, doomsayers, pessimists

Concussions

traumatic brain injuries caused by a violent blow or impact to the head, leading to temporary loss of brain function including headaches, dizziness, and confusion. | trauma, head injury, shock

Disrepute

the state of being held in low esteem or dishonor, often due to unethical or immoral behavior, resulting in a loss of respect or credibility. | dishonor, shame, infamy

Dross

waste or impurities separated from valuable substances, often referring to something worthless or of poor quality; the trivial or inferior part of something. | rubbish, refuse, debris

Entoptic

relating to visual phenomena originating within the eye rather than from external sources, often perceived as spots, flashes, or floaters. | ocular, internal visual, eye

Ergodicity

a property in statistics and dynamical systems where a process, over a long period, covers all possible states or outcomes in a way that the time average equals the ensemble average. | randomness, uniformity, statistical equilibrium

Isotope

variants of a chemical element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons, resulting in different atomic masses but identical chemical properties. | nuclide, variant, atomic species

Jarring

causing a shocking or unsettling effect, often by being incongruous or unexpected; can also describe a physical impact or vibration. | shocking, dissonant, unsettling

Juncture

a critical or important point in time, especially when a decision or action is necessary; can also refer to a physical or logical connection. | moment, crossroads, intersection

Literati

a cultured or intellectual elite who are well

Magistrate

a civil officer or judge with the authority to administer the law, often handling minor offenses or preliminary hearings. | judge, justice, official

Mystical

relating to spiritual or otherworldly experiences that are beyond ordinary understanding, often involving a sense of divine or transcendent insight. | spiritual, enigmatic, supernatural

Ponder

to think deeply and carefully about something, often in order to understand or reach a decision. | contemplate, reflect, consider

Reciprocity

the mutual exchange of privileges or actions where benefits given are returned in kind, often fostering cooperation and trust. | mutuality, exchange, cooperation

Recede

to move back or withdraw gradually, often referring to water, hairlines, or memories; can also mean to become less prominent or intense. | retreat, withdraw, diminish

Reproachful

expressing disapproval or disappointment, often in a manner that conveys blame or criticism. | disapproving, critical, scolding

Subduction

a geological process where one tectonic plate moves under another and is forced into the mantle, causing earthquakes and volcanic activity. | plate movement, sinking, collision

Terrain

the physical features and characteristics of a land area, including its shape, elevation, and natural formations. | landscape, topography, ground