Marple Vocab Final Cram

Anonymity

Noun-The condition of being anonymous

Fabricate

(v) to make something up

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

(v) to present information in a way that generates interest

Yellow Journalism

(n) low quality journalism based off sensationalism

Peddle

(v) to sell through shady means

Freelance Writer

(n) a writer that works for multiple different companies

White Nationalist

(n) someone who wants to create a white nation and believes in white superiority

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Faux

Adj-artificial, fake.

deepfakes

(n) AI, altered video of someone

Sow

(v) to plant seeds by scattering

Buttress

(v) fortify, reinforce

Malfeasance

Noun-wrongdoing, especially by a public official.

Qanon

(n) a conspiracy theory group

Inoculate

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

Ominous

(adj) foreshadowing

Cabal

(n) a small secretive group that intends to influence the government

Adrenochrome

oxidation of adrenaline, people believe cabals drink this

Milquetoast

(n) a timid person

Hackneyed

Adj-Phrase or idea lacking significance through overuse.

Macabre

(adj) morbid, disturbingly gorey

Assuage

(v) to relieve

Myriad

(n) an extremely large amount

Naivete

Noun-Lack of experience, opposite of wisdom.

Anomaly

Noun-Something that deviates from what is standard.

Dearth

(n) a scarcity or shortage of

Superfluous

(adj) unnecessary, extra

Juxtaposition

(n) two things placed together for contrasting effect

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.

fascism

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

Microcosm

(n) a small version of something larger

Peregrinate

Verb-travel or wander around from place to place.

Schlep

(v) to haul or carry

Kibitz

(v) to informally chat with or give unwelcome advice

Sobriquet

Noun-a nickname

Evanescent

(adj) disappearing, vanishing

Acrimonious

Adj-Angry and bitter

acrimonious

(adj) angry and bitter

Harbinger

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

Ubiquitous

Adj-present, found everywhere.

Magnanimous

(adj) very generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival

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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) criminal and wicked

Nefariously

(adv) done in an evil manner

Anachronistic

(adj) belonging to a period other than it appears

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Abhor

(v) to regard with disgust and hatred

abhor

(v) to regard with disgust and hatred

Bon Vivant

Noun-a person who enjoys a luxurious lifestyle.

Aberration

(n) an anomaly

Aberrate

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

Sage (Noun)

Noun-a wise or shrewd person

Sagacity

(n) wisdom

sagacious

(adj) shrew, wise

Sage (Adj)

Adj-having wisdom that comes with age and experience

Demagogue

(n) political leader that preys on fear and uses false claims

demagogue

(n) a political leader who preys on fear and makes false claims

Pretentious

(adj) wanting to be seen as more impressive than they really are cough cough Jessica cough cough

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

(n) severe flood or down-pouring

deluge (the verb)

to overwhelm with a great quantity of something

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.

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cacaphony

(n) a mixture of unpleasant sounds

Affirm

Verb-to maintain as true

affirm

(v) to state positively or maintain as true

Affirmation

Noun-action of affirming

Altruistic

adj-selfless, magnanimous

altruistic

(adj) thinking of others before yourself

altruistic

(adj) thinking of others before yourself

Apathy

(n) lack of interest

Apathetic

Adj-showing or feeling no interest

Ascertain

(v) to determine

Colossus

(n) 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.

delusion

(n) a false belief or opinion not based in reality

Disheveled

adj-looking untidy

disheveled

(adj) looking untidy

Imprudent

Adj-careless, antonym to prudent

imprudent

(adj) showing lack of concern for consequences

Prudent

(adj) careful

Oblivion

(n) a state of nothingness

Oblivious

adj-not aware of what's happening.