Among the Hidden - Vocab Set 1

theoretical

• relating to what is possible or imagined rather than to what is known to be true or real

• based on practical experience and observation

• concerned with actual events and facts

• focusing on empirical evidence and data

unseasonable

• not normal for a certain time of year

• typical for the current season

• pleasantly warm for winter

• unusually cold for summer

reciprocity

• A situation where one party benefits without giving anything in return.

• A relationship where two parties agree to do something similar for each other.

• A legal agreement that binds two parties to a contract.

• A form of communication that involves mutual understanding.

zeal

• a strong feeling of interest and enthusiasm that makes someone very eager or determined to do something

• a lack of interest or enthusiasm

• a state of confusion or uncertainty

• a feeling of indifference or apathy

defiance

• a refusal to obey rules or laws

• a strong agreement with authority

• a form of cooperation with others

• a method of persuasion

telepathy

• a way of communicating thoughts directly from one person's mind to another person's mind without using words or signals

• a method of sending messages through electronic devices

• a form of non-verbal communication using body language

• a technique for interpreting dreams and thoughts

recover

• to return to a normal state after a period of difficulty

• to lose something valuable

• to gain a new skill

• to avoid a challenge

beckon

• to attract someone or something

• to push away or repel

• to ignore or overlook

• to confuse or mislead

halfhearted

• feeling or showing a lack of interest or enthusiasm

• exhibiting great passion and energy

• demonstrating complete commitment

• expressing strong emotions and feelings

resigned

• feeling or showing acceptance that something unpleasant will happen or will not change

• expressing a strong desire to change one's circumstances

• demonstrating excitement and enthusiasm for new opportunities

• feeling indifferent and unconcerned about future events