Vocabulary Flashcards

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Arbitrary

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Without a reason or a system. Example: The teacher gave arbitrary grades that didn’t seem to follow any clear criteria.

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Connotation

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The implied or emotional meaning associated with a word, beyond its dictionary definition. Example: The word “home” has a warm, comforting connotation, unlike “house.”

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Deficient

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Lacking in some necessary quality or element; not enough. Example: Her diet was deficient in iron.

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Devastate

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To cause great destruction or emotional pain. Example: The hurricane devastated the coastal town.

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Exacerbate

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To make a situation worse or more severe. Example: His rude comments only exacerbated the tension in the room.

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Feasible

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Possible and practical to do easily or conveniently. Example: It’s not feasible to finish this project by tomorrow without help.

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Impartial

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Not biased; treating all sides fairly. Example: The judge remained impartial during the trial.

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Incentive

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Something that motivates or encourages a person to do something. Example: The company offered bonuses as an incentive to increase productivity.

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Infamous

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Famous for something bad or negative; having a bad reputation. Example: The dictator was infamous for his human rights abuses.

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Mediate

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To help settle differences or disputes between others. Example: She helped mediate the conflict between the two departments.