E41 20 New Words

E41 20 New Words by LB Teacher

Abdication

the act of renouncing or giving up a position of power or responsibility, often referring to a monarch relinquishing the throne or someone refusing duties or obligations. | resignation, renunciation, relinquishment

Ascertainable

capable of being discovered or determined with certainty, often through observation, investigation, or analysis. | determinable, verifiable, measurable

Compensatory

intended to make up for a loss, damage, or disadvantage, often through payments, benefits, or corrective actions. | reparative, corrective, redemptive

Decency

behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality and respectability, reflecting propriety, kindness, and good manners. | respectability, propriety, decorum

Discretionary

left to individual choice or judgment, often referring to decisions made based on personal assessment rather than fixed rules. | optional, voluntary, flexible

Expediency

the quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral, prioritizing quick and effective solutions. | pragmatism, convenience, advantage

Fatalistic

believing that all events are predetermined and inevitable, often with a pessimistic or resigned attitude towards the future. | deterministic, resigned, passive

Imbecile

an offensive term for a person of very low intelligence, historically used in psychology to describe individuals with moderate intellectual disability (now outdated and derogatory). | fool, idiot, simpleton

Iniquity

gross injustice or wickedness, often referring to deeply immoral or unfair actions; a violation of moral principles. | wickedness, sinfulness, evil

Innate

existing naturally or inherently from birth, describing qualities or traits that are not acquired but intrinsic. | inborn, inherent, instinctive

Insinuations

indirect or subtle suggestions, often with negative or malicious intent, used to imply something harmful or discrediting. | hints, implications, suggestions

Leaflet

a small printed paper or pamphlet designed to convey information or promote something, often distributed for advertising or awareness. | brochure, pamphlet, flyer

Litigation

the process of taking legal action in a court of law to resolve disputes or enforce rights. | lawsuit, legal action, court case

Locus

a specific location or position in physical or abstract terms, often used in mathematics, genetics, and law. | location, site, position

Paralyse

to render someone or something incapable of movement or function, either physically or metaphorically. | immobilize, incapacitate, freeze

Predisposition

a tendency or inclination to develop a particular trait, condition, or behavior, often due to genetics or environmental factors. | inclination, tendency, susceptibility

Procedure

a set of established or official steps to accomplish a specific task or objective, often used in legal, medical, or technical contexts. | method, process, protocol

Seriatim

in a sequential or orderly manner, often used in legal or formal contexts to indicate one item at a time. | sequentially, consecutively, step

Statutory

related to or enacted by law, often referring to rules or obligations established by legislation. | legal, regulated, mandated

Syllogistic

relating to a form of deductive reasoning where a conclusion is drawn from two premises, often used in logic and philosophy. | logical, deductive, inferential