Vocabulary Study List

To picture in the mind is to __________.

envision

The ability to see the true nature of something is called __________.

insight

A lack of good judgment or short sightedness is known as __________.

myopia

To stare in amazement with the mouth open or to yawn is to __________.

gape

Keenness or sharpness in detecting and distinguishing is defined as __________.

discernment

Someone or something described as sophisticated in an international way is __________.

cosmopolitan

An action or decision that is unwise or not exhibiting good judgment is __________.

impolitic

The study of the relationship between geography and politics is called __________.

geopolitics

A highly personalized response to act rather than one based on reason or fact is described as __________.

impressionistic

To see or know beforehand is to __________.

foresee

Something that is charmingly old-fashioned is described as __________.

quaint

An investigation or effort that is thorough and tests all possibilities is __________.

exhaustive

A shortage is defined as a __________.

deficit

Something uncommon and valued is referred to as a __________.

rarity

An individual mannerism or habit is known as an __________.

idiosyncrasy

A superabundance or excess of something is called a __________.

plethora

Something that covers completely or broadly is described as __________.

comprehensive

Conforming to most standards is described as __________.

conventional

Something that is widespread or generally accepted or practiced is __________.

prevalent

To make complete again is to __________.

replenish