Anachronism GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /əˈnæk.rə.nɪ.zəm/ (noun) Definition something from a different historical period, something out of place in time, belonging to another historical period, holdover, chronological mistake, chronological inconsistency, incongruity, leftover, archaism, relic Example An anachronism is a chronological inconsistency in some arrangement, especially a juxtaposition of persons, events, objects, language terms and customs from…
Contrite GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈkən.traɪt/ (adj) Definition feeling great guilt and regret for what you have done, regretful, ashamed, penitent, repentant, sorry, rueful, sorrowful, apologetic, remorseful Example I never make a mistake on purpose or ever intend to hurt someone and to date my mistakes have not led to anything too serious. I’m sorry and…
Guile GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /gaɪl/ (noun) trickery, deceit, chicanery, deviousness, cleverness, treachery, artifice, slyness, cunning, duplicity, astuteness, deceitfulness Other Supreme Court decisions have found nothing unconstitutional about police statements that misrepresent the real focus of the interrogation or distort the amount of incriminating evidence against the accused. Only if such trickery or guile takes place…
Reprogram Your Subconscious Mind – English for Psychology with a podcast, selected passage and illustrated flashcards to improve your listening and reading comprehension Watch this video on YouTube. Reading practice Focus on your future instead of your past People focus on the negative instead of the positive, and on the past instead of the future,…
Taciturn GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈtæs.ɪ.tɜːn/ (adj) talking little or silent by nature, reticent, reserved, quiet, shy, laconic, uncommunicative, introverted, withdrawn, mute, untalkative, dumb Sometimes it’s easy to spot the introverts. In large groups, we “quiet and taciturn ones” can usually be found just listening and observing. We shun small talk and try to speak only…
Adulterate GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /əˈdʌl.tə.reɪt/ (verb) to make something impure, spoil, degrade, debase, pollute, weaken, infect, contaminate, ruin, taint, corrupt Adulteration or contamination of natural food products is one of the major challenges in today’s society. Despite various actions and penalties, the practice of adding adulterant is quite common in some countries. There are various…
Listless GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈlɪst.ləs/ (adj) lacking enthusiasm or energy to do anything that requires effort, weary, apathetic, lethargic, lazy, indolent, uninterested, enervated, languid, inert If you are listless or have a low mood that lasts 2 weeks or more, it could be a sign of depression. Support is also available if you’re finding it…
Improve your reading and listening comprehension with selected text and a video podcast together with illustrated flashcards on how to keep your brain sharp Research has shown that there are many ways you can hone your mental sharpness and help your brain stay healthy, no matter what age you are. Doing certain brain exercises to…
Chauvinist GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈʃəʊ.vɪ.nɪst/ (noun) an irrational patriot, someone with a sense of racial or ethnic superiority, bigot, biased, prejudicial, partisan, one-sided, tendentious, jingoist, xenophobe, sexist, nationalist, colored, partial, ethnocentric Chauvinism, excessive and unreasonable patriotism, similar to jingoism. The word is derived from the name of Nicolas Chauvin, a French soldier who, satisfied with…
Vernal GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈvɜː.nəl/ (adj) occurring in the spring season, relating to the season of spring, in spring, spring-like – fresh and youthful, vivacious, sprightly, vigorous In the UK during April and May, there are often more northerly vernal breezes than at other times of the year when south-westerlies prevail. For the UK and…