English Vocabulary Flashcards

A complete set of vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and definitions across all provided lecture sources.

nurture

To care for and encourage the growth of something

bone of contention

A subject that people disagree about

to determine

To cause something to happen in a particular way

to embrace (an idea)

To accept or support an idea willingly or enthusiastically

innate flaws

Imperfections or weaknesses existing from birth

to revel in

To take great pleasure in something

to alter

To change or modify

to jump out of one's skin

To be extremely startled or frightened

all skin and bones

Very thin and weak

to seek refuge

To look for a safe place to escape harm

An approach

A way of dealing with something or someone

a request

The act of asking politely or formally for something

to reflect

To think deeply or carefully about something

vital

Absolutely necessary or essential

a clue

A piece of evidence that helps solve a problem

to respond

To answer or reply

to enhance

To increase or improve the quality or value of something

to acknowledge

To accept or recognize something

to take over

To get control of something

to make no bones about sth

To speak openly and directly without trying to hide

to empower

To give someone the strength or power to do something

to evolve

To develop gradually over time

public outcry

A strong expression of anger or disapproval by the public

to bemoan

To express sadness or dissatisfaction about something

unconcern

Lack of interest or worry

comprehend

To understand something fully

occurrence

An event or incident

step up to the mark

To take responsibility and act when needed

assumptions

Beliefs accepted as true without proof

distressing

Causing anxiety or emotional pain

obligation

A duty or responsibility

visible cues

Noticeable signs or hints

to go with the flow

To follow what others are doing

oppression

Cruel or unjust treatment

conundrum

A confusing and difficult problem

to forage

To search for food in natural surroundings

self-sufficient

Able to provide everything one needs independently

locally sourced

Obtained from nearby areas

the latter

The second of two mentioned things

to splash out

To spend a lot of money on something

to dispose of

To get rid of something

to contaminate

To pollute or make something dirty or unsafe

to embark on

To begin something new

to go overdrawn

To spend more money than is in one's account

to be strapped for cash

To have very little money

to fritter away

To waste money or time

to live on the breadline

To live in extreme poverty

overwhelming

Very strong, overpowering

to go against the grain

To act differently from what is generally accepted

to follow others' lead

To do the same as someone else

to buck the trend

To do something different from what others do

to bury one's head in the sand

To ignore or avoid a difficult situation

to turn a blind eye

To ignore something wrong or unpleasant

compelled

Forced or strongly urged to do something

conditioning

The process of training or influencing behavior

collaboration

Working together to achieve something

to manifest itself in

To appear or become visible

dignity

The state of being worthy of respect