Flashcards: K. Nordstrom Week 50: English
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Terms | Definitions |
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 laureate | someone who has won an important prize or honor for achievement in an art or science Fridtjof Nansen was a Norwegian explorer, scientist, diplomat, humanitarian and Nobel Peace Prize __________. |
| xenophobic | fear or hatred of strangers or foreigners I have a friend who is so __________ he not only distrusts foreigners, he does not like people who were not born in his home town. |
| delusional | having false belief He showed signs of _________ thinking near the end of his life. |
| approximation | a value or quantity that is nearly but not exactly correct The band smashed up their equipment in an __________ of rock star behaviour. |
| gracious | very polite in a way that shows respect It was very __________ of him to offer us a place to stay. |
| ignoramus | a person who does not know much; an ignorant or stupid person I can't believe they let an __________ like that run the company. |
| peruse | to look at or read something in an informal or relaxed way Would you like something to drink while you __________ the menu? |
| quirk | an unusual habit or way of behaving Everyone has their little __________s. |
| multi-faceted | having many different parts The Senator has recommended a ___________ approach to health care. |
| product placement | a promotional tactic for brand exposure in which characters in television, film, music, magazines, or video games use a real product with its brand visible to viewers That television show has too many instances of __________ for my taste. |
| seedy | not respectable or decent He worked in a __________ area of the city. |
| overt | easily seen; not secret or hidden There was no mistaking his __________ hostility toward the bus driver. |
| covert | Not easily seen or noticed; secret or hidden He has taken part in a number of __________ military operations. |
| macabre | involving death or violence in a way that is strange, frightening, or unpleasant Police discovered a __________ scene inside the house. |
| ubiquitous | seeming to be seen everywhere The company's advertisements are ___________. |