Vocabulary Flashcards

A set of vocabulary flashcards based on the lecture notes covering various terms, their definitions, and synonyms.

Aberration

A departure from what is normal or expected (anomaly)

Abhor

To hate or detest (loathe)

Abstruse

Difficult to understand (obscure)

Acquiesce

To accept reluctantly without protest (comply)

Adversarial

Hostile or opposing (antagonistic)

Brevity

Shortness in speech or writing (conciseness)

Brusque

Abrupt or blunt in manner (curt)

Coherent

Logical and consistent (logical)

Conducive

Helping to bring about a result (favorable)

Confound

To confuse or bewilder (bewilder)

Consensus

General agreement (accord)

Diligent

Hardworking and careful (industrious)

Eclectic

Derived from many sources (diverse)

Ephemeral

Lasting a very short time (fleeting)

Erroneous

Incorrect (mistaken)

Garner

To gather or collect (accumulate)

Indispensable

Absolutely necessary (essential)

Inhibit

To restrain or prevent (restrain)

Intrinsic

Belonging naturally; essential (inherent)

Lucrative

Producing a great deal of profit (profitable)