Vocab A 101-149
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 habitat | the place where a particular type of animal or plant is normally found |
| paradox | a statement containing opposite ideas that make it seem absurd or unlikely, although it is or may be true |
| inhabit | 1. to make someone too nervous or embarrassed to do something 2. to hold back or prevent a process or action |
| obsolete | no longer used because something new has been invented |
| optimism | to look at things in a more positive way |
| underscore | to emphasize |
| subjective | based on personal experience or feeling and not from external evidence |
| elusive | difficult to find, define, or achieve |
| tentative | done or said without certainty that it is right, definite, or final; not confident |
| exemplify | to illustrate by example |
| criterion | a standard or principle by which something is judged, or with the help of which a decision is made |
| transmit | 1. to send something from one person or place to another 2. to allow heat, light, sound, ect. to pass through |
| apathy | lack of emotion, enthusiasm, or concern |
| precede | to happen or come before something or someone in order |
| stimulus | 1. something that encourages better or faster development 2. something that causes a reaction in a living organism |
| solitude | the state of being alone, esp. when this is desirable |
| induce | to persuade or influence |
| erroneous | not correct; wrong |
| somber | 1. dark in color; dull and gloomy 2. sad and serious |
| scope | 1. the opportunity or ability to do or achieve something 2. the range of things that a subject, an organization, an activity, ect. deals with |
| reprehensible | morally wrong and deserving criticism |
| erratic | not happening at regular times; irregular |
| chaos | complete disorder or confusion |
| methodology | a set of methods and principles used to perform a particular activity |
| mundane | not interesting or exciting |
| disparage | to speak in a disapproving or slighting manner |
| pragmatic | treating things realistically; practical |
| substantiate | to provide proof that something is true |
| artifact | an object produced by human work, esp. one of historical or archaeological interest |
| capricious | changing suddenly and quickly, esp. in attitude or behavior |
| dubious | not certain and slightly suspicious about something; not knowing whether something is good or bad |
| augment | to increase |
| relieve | to remore or reduce an unpleasant feeling or pain |
| perpetuate | to make something continue for a long time |
| nurture | to care for and protect someone or something during growth and development |
| meticulous | paying careful attention to every detail |
| spite | a feeling of wanting to hurt or upset someone |
| encompass | 1. to include a large number or range of things 2. to surround or cover something completely |
| ruthless | hard and cruel; showing no pity |
| devastate | 1. to completely destroy a place or an area 2. to make someone feel very shocked and sad |
| eccentric | (of people or their behavior) unusual; unconventional; odd |
| sacred | 1. connected with God or a god; considered to be holy 2. very important and treated with great respect |
| extract | to remove, esp. with effort |
| attain | to succeed in getting something; to achieve something, esp. with effort |
| accommodate | 1. to help someone by doing what he or she wants 2. to change behavior in order to deal with a new situation better |
| coherent | 1. logical and well organized; easy to understand and clear 2. able to talk and express oneself clearly |
| spontaneous | done suddenly, without prior planning or outside influence |
| concise | giving only the information that is necessary and important; using few words |
| ambiguous | having more than one possible interpretation |
| subdue | to bring someone or something under control, esp. by force |
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