Advanced Vocabulary Flashcards

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phenomenon

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An observable event, fact, or circumstance, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question.

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consider + [something]

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Used as a directive at the beginning of a sentence (often followed by a colon) to introduce a specific example or case that illustrates a general statement or argument.

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protagonist

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Meaning 1 (literary): The main character in a story, play, or other narrative. Meaning 2 (supporter): A leading or active supporter of a cause, movement, or idea.

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theme

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A central topic or recurring idea explored in a piece of writing, artwork, or other form of expression.

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synopsis

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A brief summary or general overview of a text, film, or other work, outlining its main points and essential plot elements.

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fuse

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To join or blend two or more things together into a single entity or mixture.

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idiosyncratic

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Characterized by peculiar or individual traits; highly distinctive and unusual to a particular person or thing.

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characterization

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The typical or defining features or attributes that make someone or something distinct; in literary contexts, it can also refer to how an author portrays characters.

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inherently

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In a fundamental or essential way; existing as a natural, permanent, or inseparable element or quality.

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constitute

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To form or make up; to be the parts or elements that combine to create a whole.