New Vocabulary p. 3

preliminary hearing

Court meeting when an accused person is informed of their likely charges and bail is set a hearing held to determine if there is sufficient evidence to justify a trial An initial hearing in which a judge decides if there is probable cause to believe that the defendant committed the crime with which he or she is charged

Shorting a stock

Practice of selling a stock (by borrowing from an investment co.) and then buying it back at a lower price.

Township

a square 6 miles on each side A square normally 6 miles on a side. The Land Ordinance of 1785 divided much of the United States into a series of townships.

desperation

a state of despair, typically one that results in rash or extreme behavior condition of being driven to take almost any risk as a last resort

turmoil

a state of great confusion or disorder; mental strain or agitation

bear market

a steady drop or stagnation in the stock market over a period of time

bollocks

a vulgar slang exclamation expressing anger, disbelief, etc. used to express contempt, annoyance, or defiance. Testicles

SEC regulations

companies must disclose in a timely manner material info that would affect stock sale/purchase decisions

analogous

comparable to; like; similar

Decimination

complete destruction

honorary

conferred as an honor, without the usual requirements or functions

befuddled

confused

Bemused

confused; bewildered

micromanage

control every part, however small, of (an enterprise or activity). to manage with great or excessive control or attention to details

amenities

convenient features that helps to make life pleasant; social courtesies

Larking

free-spirited, whimsical fun enjoy oneself by behaving in a playful and mischievous way; fooling around

impunity

freedom from punishment or harm

Simultaneously

happening at the same time

diligent

hardworking, industrious, not lazy

Fire-sale

heavily discounted The precipitous fall in the price of assets that takes place when financial institutions must sell their assets quickly in the midst of a crisis

Hefty

heavy; big and strong, muscular; of considerable size or amount

curbed

held back, restrained, restricted

Fiduciary

held in trust; confidential a person who holds assets in trust for a beneficiary relating to the governing of property or estate on behalf of others

adulation

high praise

eternal

lasting forever

malarkey

meaningless talk; nonsense

Trove

n. a collection of valuable items

Crude

not carefully or expertly made

obstinate

stubborn; unyielding

blustering

talk in a loud, aggressive, or indignant way with little effect

Ravings

talking wildly irrational, incoherent talk

strode

walked with long steps

Fare

(n) the money that you pay to travel by bus, plane, taxi, etc.

diatribe

(n.) a bitter and prolonged verbal attack

Parameter

(n.) a determining or characteristic element; a factor that shapes the total outcome; a limit, boundary

Epoch

(n.) a distinct period of time, era, age

Pact

(n.) an agreement, treaty

Decorum

(n.) proper behavior, good taste; orderliness

incentivize

(v) provide (someone) with an incentive for doing something.

Ascribe

(v.) to assign or refer to (as a cause or source), attribute

Bode

(v.) to be an omen of; to indicate by signs; foreshadow

Upbraid

(v.) to blame, scold, find fault with

Negate

(v.) to nullify, deny, bring to nothing

hapless

(adj.) marked by a persistent absence of good luck; unlucky; unfortunate

illusory

(adj.) misleading, deceptive; lacking in or not based on reality

Myopic

(adj.) nearsighted; lacking a broad, realistic view of a situation; lacking foresight or discernment

Devoid

(adj.) not having or using, lacking

immutable

(adj.) not subject to change, constant; unchangeable

authoritative

(adj.) official, coming from a source that calls for obedience or belief; dictatorial

moot

(adj.) open to discussion and debate, unresolved; (v.) to bring up for discussion; (n.) a hypothetical law case argued by students

querulous

(adj.) peevish, complaining, fretful

Dogged

(adj.) persistent, stubbornly determined, refusing to give up

Bombastic

(adj.) pompous or overblown in language; full of high-sounding words intended to conceal a lack of ideas

enigmatic

(adj.) puzzling, perplexing, inexplicable, not easily understood; mysterious

substantive

(adj.) real, having a solid basis; considerable in number or amount; meaningful and on topic

logical

(adj.) reasonable; making use of reason and good sense

Akin

(adj.) related by blood; having similar qualities or character

mnemonic

(adj.) relating to or designed to assist the memory; (n.) a device to aid the memory

impregnable

(adj.) resistant to capture or penetration (Though the invaders used battering rams, catapults, and rain dances, the fortress proved impregnable and resisted all attacks.)

incisive

(adj.) sharp, keen, penetrating (with a suggestion of decisiveness and effectiveness)

dexterous

(adj.) skillful in the use of hands or body; clever

intermittent

(adj.) stopping and beginning again, sporadic

stalwart

(adj.) strong and sturdy; brave; resolute; (n.) a brave, strong person; a strong supporter; one who takes an uncompromising position

provocative

(adj.) tending to produce a strong feeling or response; arousing desire or appetite; irritating, annoying

Taut

(adj.) tightly drawn, tense; neat, in good order

Wry

(adj.) twisted, turned to one side; cleverly and often grimly humorous

arbitrary

(adj.) unreasonable; based on one's wishes or whims without regard for reason or fairness

relentless

(adj.) unyielding, harsh, without pity; continuous, unstoppable

Fervent

(adj.) very earnest, emotional, passionate; extremely hot

Vigilant

(adj.) wide-awake, alert, watchful

sordid

(adj.) wretchedly poor; run-down; mean or selfish

verbatim

(adj., adv.) word for word; exactly as written or spoken

Impending

(adj., part.) about to happen, hanging over in a menacing way

premeditated

(adj., part.) considered beforehand, deliberately planned

Avowed

(adj., part.) declared openly and without shame, acknowledged

avowed

(adj., part.) declared openly and without shame, acknowledged

indisposed

(adj., part.) slightly ill; disinclined to do something

scintillating

(adj., part.) sparkling, twinkling, exceptionally brilliant (applied to mental or personal qualities)

likewise

(adv) also, in addition to; similarly, in the same way

conversely

(adv) in an opposite way; on the other hand

curfuffle or (kerfuffle)

(n) Disorder, flurry, agitation.

Condor

(n) a large black and white bird that lives in South America and eats dead animals

muumuu

(n) a long loose, brightly colored garment for women, originally worn in Hawaii

amateurs

(n) a person considered contemptibly inept at a particular activity. a beginner or someone who is not a professional

practicioner

(n) a person who does an activity often; a professional (/prækˈtɪʃənɚ/)

gradation

(n) a progression, a process taking place gradually, in stages; one of these stages

disc jockey

(n) someone who plays records on a radio show or in a club where you can dance, DJ

propensity

(n.) a natural inclination or predilection toward

Misanthrope

(n.) a person who hates or despises people

Proxy

(n.) an agent, substitute; a written permission allowing one person to act in another's place

advent

(n.) an arrival; a coming into place or view

Plague

(n.) an easily spread disease causing a large number of deaths; a widespread evil; (v.) to annoy or bother

aperture

(n.) an opening, gap, hole; orifice

mendicant

(n.) beggar; (adj.) depending on begging for a living

decadence

(n.) decline, decay, or deterioration; a condition or period of decline or decay; excessive self-indulgence

prowess

(n.) distinguished bravery; superior skill or ability

Leeway

(n.) extra space for moving along a certain route; allowance for mistakes or inaccuracies; margin of error

Fodder

(n.) food for horses or cattle; raw material for a designated purpose

contraband

(n.) illegal traffic, smuggled goods; (adj.) illegal, prohibited

Chagrin

(n.) irritation or humiliation caused by disappointment or frustration; (v.) to cause such a feeling

proponent

(n.) one who puts forward a proposal; one who supports a cause or belief

aplomb

(n.) poise, assurance, great self-confidence; perpendicularity

Grit

(n.) very fine sand or gravel; courage in the face of hardship or danger; (v.) to grind; to make a grating sound

Child Tax Credit

a tax credit given for each qualifying child under 17 A benefit paid to people who are in low-paid work, to help with the costs of bringing up a child.

applique

a technique in which shaped pieces of fabric are attached to a background fabric to form a design or picture

gangway

a temporary bridge for getting on and off a vessel at dockside

Brexit

a term for the potential or hypothetical departure of the United Kingdom from the European Union.

onslaught

a violent attack; a sudden rush of something

malapropism

a word humorously misused

Colloquialism

a word or phrase that is not formal or literary, typically one used in ordinary or familiar conversation. informal words or expressions not usually acceptable in formal writing (n.) A word or phrase used everyday in plain and relaxed speech, but rarely found in formal writing (Example: y'all, gonna, wanna)

foresight

ability to foresee future happenings; prudence in providing for the future

anomalous

abnormal, irregular, departing from the usual

imminent

about to happen

cornocopia

abundant in supply

desperation

condition of being driven to take almost any risk as a last resort a state of despair, typically one that results in rash or extreme behavior

provisional

conditional; temporary; tentative

Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission

corporations have 1st amendment right to support political candidates Cannot limit campaign donations of corporations, corporations are people too. A 2010 landmark Supreme Court case that ruled that individuals, corporations, and unions could donate unlimited amounts of money to groups that make independent political expenditures.

vitriol

cruel and bitter criticism

nautical

related to sailing, sailors, or ships

discharge

release

Last Rites

religious ceremony for a dying person or for someone who has just died

Sober

serious; not drunk

bridled

showed hostility or resentment to pull one's head back in anger or pride; especially when one feels one has been offended

insolent

showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect

Profane

showing contempt toward sacred things

Brooding

showing deep unhappiness of thought

qualifying

showing that you or your team have the ability to go on to the next level

sintillating

sparkling, shining, flashing

Countered

speak or act in opposition to

Taylor made

specially design to meet your needs

Unfurled

spread or opened something out; unrolled and opened

pervasive

spread throughout every part; widespread

preeminent

standing out above others; superior

Provision

the action of providing or supplying something for use

Virtue signaling

the action or practice of publicly expressing opinions or sentiments intended to demonstrate one's good character or the moral correctness of one's position on a particular issue

pinnacle

the highest point

Senescence

the natural physical decline brought about by aging

repertoire

the range of pieces an artist is prepared to perform the list of pieces an actor, musician, etc., is ready to perform; the skills or accomplishments of a person or group

Backchanneling

using facial expressions, nods, vocalizations, and verbal statements to let a speaker know you are paying attention

verbosity

using too many words

deciminate

v. To kill or destroy a large portion of a group.

christen

v. To name in baptism.

undersell

v. To sell at a lower price than.

resourceful

(adj.) able to deal promptly and effectively with all sorts of problems; clever in finding ways and means of getting along

copious

(adj.) abundant; plentiful; wordy, verbose

prolific

(adj.) abundantly productive; abundant, profuse

contemporary

(adj.) belonging to the same period of time as oneself; (n.) a person of the same time

salutary

(adj.) beneficial, helpful; healthful, wholesome

Burly

(adj.) big and strong; muscular

languid

(adj.) drooping; without energy, sluggish, weak

enterprising

(adj.) energetic, willing and able to start something new; showing boldness and imagination

defamatory

(adj.) harmful toward another's reputation (The defamatory gossip spreading about the actor made the public less willing to see the actor's new movie.)

innocuous

(adj.) harmless, inoffensive; insignificant

Salvo

(n.) a burst of gunfire or cannon shot, often as a tribute or salute; a sudden burst of anything; a spirited verbal attacka

influx

(n.) a coming in, inflow

Behemoth

(n.) a creature of enormous size, power, or appearance

vagrant

(n.) an idle wanderer, tramp; (adj.) wandering aimlessly

vagabond

(n.) an idle wanderer; a tramp; (adj.) wandering; irresponsible

Prelude

(n.) an introduction; that which comes before or leads off

facet

(n.) one aspect or side of a subject or problem; one of the cut surfaces of a gem

inhabitant

(n.) one living permanently in a given place

renegade

(n.) one who leaves a group; a deserter, outlaw; (adj.) traitorous; unconventional, unorthodox

ignominy

(n.) shame and disgrace

derelict

(n.) someone or something that is abandoned or neglected; (adj.) left abandoned; neglectful of duty

vitality

(n.) strength, energy, liveliness; the capacity to live and develop; the power to endure or survive

coronation

(n.) the act of crowning (The new king's coronation occurred the day after his father's death.)

fiasco

(n.) the complete collapse or failure of a project

logging

(n.) the cutting down of trees for commercial purposes

Transcending

(v) to go further, rise above or be more important or better than something, especially a limit

admonish

(v.) to caution or advise against something; to scold mildly; to remind of a duty

Scour

(v.) to clean or polish by hard rubbing; to examine with great care; to move about quickly in search of

absolve

(v.) to clear from blame, responsibility, or guilt

loom

(v.) to come into view; to appear in exaggerated form; (n.) a machine for weaving

improvise

(v.) to compose or perform without preparation; to construct from available materials

Decry

(v.) to condemn, express strong disapproval; to officially depreciate

decry

(v.) to condemn, express strong disapproval; to officially depreciate

comport

(v.) to conduct or bear oneself, behave; to be in agreement

ravage

(v.) to destroy, lay waste, ruin; (n.) ruinous damage, destruction

indulge

(v.) to give in to a wish or desire, give oneself up to

inflict

(v.) to give or cause something unpleasant, impose

Detest

(v.) to hate, dislike very much, loathe

Surge

(v.) to have a heavy, violent, swelling motion (like waves); (n.) a powerful forward rush

portend

(v.) to indicate beforehand that something is about to happen; to give advance warning of

Designate

(v.) to indicate, point out; to appoint (adj.) selected but not install

Apprise

(v.) to inform of; to make aware of by giving oral or written notice

disdain

(v.) to look upon with scorn; to refuse scornfully; (n.) a feeling of contempt

scoff

(v.) to make fun of; to show contempt for

abate

(v.) to make less in amount, degree, etc.; to subside, become less; to nullify; to deduct, omit

Pacify

(v.) to make peaceful or calm; to soothe

Amplify

(v.) to make stronger, larger, greater, louder, or the like

attenuate

(v.) to make thin or slender; to weaken or lessen in force, intensity, or value

Writhe

(v.) to make twisting or turning movements in a way that suggests pain or struggle

exhume

(v.) to remove from a grave; to bring to light

repose

(v.) to rest; lie; place; (n.) relaxation, peace of mind, calmness

scuttle

(v.) to sink a ship by cutting holes in it; to get rid of something in a decisive way; to run hastily, scurry; (n.) a pail

Buffet

(v.) to slap or cuff; to strike repeatedly; to drive or force with blows; to force one's way with difficulty; (n.) a slap, blow

permeate

(v.) to spread through, penetrate, soak through

espouse

(v.) to take up and support; to become attached to, adopt; to marry

devise

(v.) to think out, plan, figure out, invent, create

convey

(v.) to transport; to transmit; to communicate, make known; to transfer ownership or title to

deviate

(v.) to turn aside; to stray from a norm; (n.) one who departs from a norm; (adj.) differing from a norm, heterodox, unconventional.

Fathom

(v.) to understand, get to the bottom of; to determine the depth of; (n.) a measure of depth in water

Federal Contractor Minimum Wage

$10.10/hr

suggestive language

'suggests' something rather than 'tells' explicitly.

Karma

(Hinduism and Buddhism) the effects of a person's actions that determine his destiny in his next incarnation

Clergy

A body of officials who perform religious services, such as priests, ministers or rabbis.

Mootness

A criterion used by courts to avoid hearing cases that no longer require resolution

moot point

A debatable question, an issue open to argument; also, an irrelevant question, a matter of no importance.

Scouse

A dialect spoken by people from Liverpool, notable for its nasal and glottal sounds.

Diaspora

A dispersion of people from their homeland

Exposé

A factual piece of writing that reveals weaknesses, faults, frailties, or other shortcomings.

Purgatory

A place of temporary punishment

retail investor

A retail investor is an individual investors who buy and sell securities for their personal account, and not for another company or organization.

machismo

A sense of virility, personal worth, and pride in one's maleness.

Napoleanic Wars

A series of major conflicts pitting the French Empire, led by Emperor Napoleon I, against an array of European powers formed into various coalitions.

Arab Spring

A series of popular revolts in several countries in the Middle East and North Africa that sought an end to authoritarian, often Western-supported regimes. A series of public protests, strikes, and rebellions in the Arab countries, often facilitated by social media, that have called for fundamental government and economic reforms. A revolutionary wave of protests and demonstrations overtaking dictators in the Middle East (2011)

Ident

A short visual sequence or frame that identifies a television programme

extenuating circumstances

A situation or condition that provides an excuse for an action; conditions that make a mistake seem less serious

artisan

A skilled craftsperson

Leprosy

A skin and nerve disease that causes open sores on the body and can lead to serious complications and death

Kinship

A social bond based on common ancestry, marriage, or adoption

monetize

A social media company's ability to make money from its application, service, or content.

Equilibrium

A state of balance

farm system

A term used to refer to the minor leagues or 'training team,' especially in baseball. Often major-league sports teams recruit athletes but make them participate in the 'farm system' to practice before joining the official team.

screening test

A test or process designed to select or eliminate based on certain criteria a preliminary test used to reduce the number of possible identities of an unknown substance

Pluralism

A theory of government that holds that open, multiple, and competing groups can check the asserted power by any one group.

student loan

A type of loan that is used by a student to pay for educational costs. Money borrowed to pay for education. This money must be paid back. The best loans have deferred interest. That means interest does not start building until the education period is complete.

Aggregator

A website or Web application where headlines and other content are collected for easy viewing

chariot

A wheeled, horse-drawn cart used in battle a two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle used in ancient warfare and racing.

Ivory

A white material made from elephant tusks.

heroine

A woman noted for courage and daring action or the female protagonist.

Heiress

A woman who is an heir, especially to great wealth

Tantric

A word to describe Hindu literature written in Sanskrit and concerned with rituals acts of body, speech, and mind.

Conjunction

A word used to join words or groups of words

Feigned

Pretended or faked

brick-and-mortar

Refers to businesses that have physical (rather than virtual or online) presences - in other words, stores (built of physical material such as bricks and mortar) that you can drive to and enter physically to see, touch, and purchase merchandise. businesses do not sell their products on the Internet, but only in physical locations (stores)

Stakeholders

All the people who stand to gain or lose by the policies and activities of a business and whose concerns the business needs to address.

mobility

All types of movement from one location to another.

Fair trade

Alternative to international trade that emphasizes small businesses and worker owned and democratically run cooperatives and requires employers to pay workers fair wages, permit union organizing, and comply with minimum environmental and safety standards.

Atonement

Amends, reparation, or expiation made from wrong or injury.

retained earnings

An amount earned by a corporation and not yet distributed to stockholders.

tax credit

An amount subtracted directly from the tax owed a variable amount that taxpayers may subtract from the total amount of their income tax

Credit

An arrangement to receive cash, goods, or services now and pay for them in the future.

Undertone

An attitude that may lie under the ostensible tone of the piece.

discharge

An outflow of water from a stream, pipe, groundwater aquifer, or watershed; the opposite of recharge. the quantity of water in a stream that passes a given point in a period of time Release

Timeshare

An ownership arrangement in which co-owners each have an exclusive right to use a condominium unit (or other property) for a specified time period each year. An ownership interest that gives the owner a right to possession of the property only for a specific, limited period of time each year. A lodging property that sells its rooms to guests for use during a specific time period each year; also called vacation ownership property

enterprises

Another word for businesses

Federalists and Anti-Federalists

Anti-Federalists wanted states' rights, bill of rights, unanimous consent, reference to religion, more power to less-rich and common people; Federalists wanted strong central government, more power to experienced, separation of church and state, stated that national government would protect individual rights

Precipitation

Any form of water that falls from clouds and reaches Earth's surface.

Jousting

Armed combat between knights who fought each other on horseback with a lance

Nervy

Arrogantly impudent; brazen; showing or requiring courage and fortitude; bold

trade union

Association of trade workers formed to gain higher wages and better working conditions organization of workers with the same trade or skill

Enlightenment thinkers

Believed in rational thinking and scoffed at superstition. believed that reason could be used to improve society and human nature.

substandard

Below the usual or expected standard

Filleting

Removing the flesh from the bones.

post-natal depression

Blood deficiency leading to Heart blood deficiency a new mother's severe feelings of not being able to cope, even when she is coping fine (also called post-partum depression) a prolonged period of depression, which begins within a few weeks of delivery and may last for months

commercial property

Business property, including office space, shopping centers, stores, theaters, hotels, and parking facilities land and buildings that produce lease or rental income

whole sale

Buying or selling something in large quantities at lower prices the selling of goods in large quantities to be retailed by others.

Regulated

Controlled or governed according to rule or principle or law.

jettisoned

Deliberately cast away from a moving object, sometimes to make the object lighter. to throw or drop from an aircraft or ship

anti-union tactics

Employers used the following tactics to defeat unions: the lockouts (closing the factory), blacklists (lists circulated among employers), yellow dog contracts (contracts that forbade unions), private guards to quell strikes, and court injunctions against strikes. (p. 329)

monolithic

Exactly the same throughout; lacking any diversity

on behalf of

In the name of; in the interest of; representing

Shorted

Stopped working abruptly

originator

The account holder or, where there is no account, the person (natural or legal) which places the order with the financial institution to perform the wire transfer.

Evaporation

The change of a substance from a liquid to a gas

Condensation

The change of state from a gas to a liquid

sorcery

The conscious and intentional use of magic

Piracy

The illegal copying and distribution of software. the unauthorized use or reproduction of another's work

Procurers

Men who kidnapped women and forced them into prostitution a person who obtains a woman as a prostitute for another person.

formative

Occurring at the time of most influence used to describe the time when someone or something is growing or being formed

Cynic

One who expects and observes nothing but the worst of human conduct.

carbon dioxide

A gas that is expelled from the body by the respiratory system.

Monarchy

A government ruled by a king or queen A government in which power is in the hands of a single person

Sovereign fund

A government-owned investment fund composed of a wide variety of financial assets, sometimes known as a sovereign wealth fund (SWF).

Pantheon

A group of gods; a group of people so accomplished in a skill or field that they seem like gods a group of people held in high esteem for their great achievements

Nobility

A high-ranking social class

reservoir

A lake that stores water for human use.

plateau

A large area of flat land elevated high above sea level

Array

A large group of people or things

throng

A large number of people gathered together; a crowd

Extradition

A legal process whereby a state surrenders a person charged with a crime to the state in which the crime is alleged to have been committed. A legal process whereby an alleged criminal offender is surrendered by the officials of one state to officials of the state in which the crime is alleged to have been committed.

ramrod

A long thin rod that pushed gunpowder down the barrel of a musket.

Vacation Payout

Unused vacation must be paid according to written contract or policy.

ineffable

Unutterable, indescribable

betting odds

Use figures and a hyphen: The odds were 5-4, hewon despite 3-2 odds against him

hemroids

Veins in anus swell, caused by heavy lifting and sitting a lot, bleeding and itching pain Dilated vessels that may bleed. Can't return the blood so it builds up

loyal opposition

When losers in the political game continue to support the system, even when the system is against their ideology.

Rapid urbanization

When people flooded into cities to live. Because of the tremendously crowded conditions, issues such as fire, poor sanitation, and crime all rose significantly.

budget shortfall

When the money coming into the government falls below the money being spent.

defamation lawsuits

Which of the following is a legal problem employers may encounter in seeking, providing, or using employment references as part of the selection process?

Gandalf

Wizard; smart, long white beard. Leads the group with part of their adventure

Inkling

a hint; a vague notion

Budgeting

a management tool that explicitly shows how a firm will acquire and use the resources needed to achieve its goals over a specific time period quantitative planning through which managers decide how to allocate available money to best accomplish company goals

Entropy

a measure of the disorder of a system

Trade Unionist

a member of a trade union or an advocate of trade unions

dwelling

a place where people live

retirement plan

a plan for setting aside money to be spent after retirement The amount an employee contributes each pay period to a retirement plan an account into which employees contribute a portion of their earnings for their retirement; employers may match these contributions

Cloture

a procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote A procedure used in the Senate to limit debate on a bill A procedure for terminating debate, especially filibusters, in the Senate.

boarding school

a school where pupils live during term time

Paleontology

a science dealing with prehistoric life through the study of fossils the scientific study of fossils

Caste System

a set of rigid social categories that determined not only a person's occupation and economic potential, but also his or her position in society A Hindu social class system that controlled every aspect of daily life

vessel

a ship or large boat

Annecdote

a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person

Malady

a sickness, illness, disease, disorder

loon

a silly or foolish person

impetuous

rash, impulsive

Balance Sheet

a statement of the assets, liabilities, and capital of a business or other organization at a particular point in time, detailing the balance of income and expenditure over the preceding period. A financial statement that reports assets, liabilities, and owner's equity on a specific date.

Theorem

a statement that can be proven true

chopping block

a steady wooden block on which food can be cut or diced or wood can be split

Tread

a step in walking or running

martinet

a strict disciplinarian; a stickler for the rules

ambition

a strong drive for success

repellent

a substance used to drive away insects or animals (formal) very unpleasant; causing strong dislike, repulsive

nosedive

a sudden steep fall or drop

sovereign

a supreme ruler, especially a monarch.

Jest

a thing said or done for amusement; a joke; prank

forethought

a thought that comes beforehand, a prediction

anti-vaccine movement

a threat to public health

perpetuity

a time period lasting through the ages; eternitys

plaything

a toy, someone/something that you use for your own amusement or advantage, without caring about them

Bluegrass

a type of country music played at a rapid tempo on banjos and guitars came from white music in the South and Appalachia, building on Irish and Scottish instruments and traditions

Pansies

a type of flower

variant

a variation on the presentation theme style and color

Mogul

a very rich or powerful person; a magnate

statute

a written law passed by a legislative body

quantifiable

ability to be measured or counted; measurable

Virulence

ability to produce disease

Podiatry (Pous, Podos<G.)

study of the care and treatment of feet

Thermodynamics

study of the flow and transformation of energy in the universe The study of energy transformations that occur in a collection of matter.

cretinous

stupid, obtuse, or mentally defective (person)

Personae

the aspect of someone's character that is presented to or perceived by others

infrastructure

the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g., buildings, roads, and power supplies) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.

polytheistic religion

the belief in or worship of more than one god. belief system in which multiple deities are revered as creators and arbiters of all that exists in the universe

Pantheology

the belief that nature and God are one

Bourgeoisie

the middle class, including merchants, industrialists, and professional people

Retailing

all activities involved in selling, renting, and providing products and services to ultimate consumers for personal, family, or household use all the activities directly related to the sale of goods and services to the ultimate consumer for personal, nonbusiness use

bird flu

also called avian influenza, it is a viral disease carried by birds; this virus spreads by water, air and soil; it is dangerous to humans because our immune system does not have antibodies that can beat this virus

Syphilis

an STD that attacks many parts of the body and is caused by a small bacterium called a spirochete

diatribe

an abusive, condemnatory speech (n.) a bitter and prolonged verbal attack

Shill

an accomplice of a hawker, gambler, or swindler who acts as an enthusiastic customer to entice or encourage others

prompting

an act of persuading someone to do something using silence and brief statements of encouragement to draw out a speaker

Cholera

an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food

contusion

bruise, injury

effervescent

bubbly, lively; showing high spirits

Matadors

bullfighters

Tassel

bunch of threads

Seared

burned burn or scorch the surface of (something) with a sudden, intense heat.

Caustic

burning

Whereby

by which; because of which

seditive

calming or soothing; a medicine that calms you

fetal heart rate

the number of times per minute the fetal heart beatsf

Western Powers

came to dominate the world more than ever before The USA, Britain and France who had economic, political and military power and were the winners of WWI.

biodegradable

capable of being readily decomposed into harmless substances by microorganisms

Tangible

capable of being touched; real, concrete

tangible

capable of being touched; real, concrete

Performativity

capacity of speech and communication not simply to communicate but rather to act or consummate an action, or construct and perform an identity

outpatient care

care usually given for less than 24 hours to people who have had treatments, procedures, or surgery services that do not require the patient to stay overnight in the hospital

diligence

careful and persistent work or effort

defamation of character

publication of false statements that result in damage to a person's reputation Wrongfully hurting a person's good reputation. The law imposes a general duty on all persons to refrain from making false, defamatory statements about others.

Nixed

put an end to; cancel

stumped

puzzled, confused

Preclearance

the process of seeking U.S. Department of Justice approval for all changes related to voting Prior approval by the Justice Department of changes to or new election laws in certain states mandated by the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the prior approval by the Justice Department of changes to or new election laws by certain States

Underwriting

the process of selecting, classifying, and pricing applicants for insurance an arrangement under which an investment banker agrees to purchase all shares of a public offering at an agreed-upon price

Cog

think, consider; to know

Honed

to sharpen

beckoned

to signal or summon, as by nodding or waving

Muse

to think about in a dreamy way, ponder

mulling

to think carefully over, consider

Fiddled

to touch or manipulate something, as to operate or adjust it

Equate

to treat as the same or equivalent

underwent

to undergo

undermine

to weaken

Toil

to work long and hard

transcribe

to write down or record; to translate

presumptuous

too forward or bold; overstepping proper bounds

disproportionately

too large or too small in comparison with something else Unsuitably, unreasonably, or inappropriately sized

Riven

torn apart; split

Net assets

total assets - total liabilities

Total Liabilities

total debt + (accounts payable + accruals)

Shudder

tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

twaddle

trivial or foolish speech or writing; nonsense

frankness

truth

tempestuous

turbulent, stormy

waywardness

turned or turning away from what is right or proper; willful; disobedient

gives way to

turns into

indivisible

unable to be divided or separated

short-sighted

unable to see far; lacking foresight

impartial

unbiased; neutral; fair

indomitable

unconquerable, refusing to yield

Spastic

uncontrolled contractions of skeletal muscles, causing stiff and awkward movements (resembles spasm)

spastic

uncontrolled contractions of skeletal muscles, causing stiff and awkward movements (resembles spasm)

nocturnal emission

uncontrolled ejaculation during sleep

Investment banker

underwrites new issues of securities for corporations, states, and municipalities a financial specialist who underwrites and distributes new securities and advises corporate clients about raising new funds

rural area

undeveloped land or a settlement of fewer than 2500 people an area of small towns or farms; countryside

inequities

unfair circumstances lack of fairness or justice

customarily

usually; by habit or tradition

Days range

The lowest and highest stock price for that day.

Mulligan

The practice, quite unofficial, of allowing a player a free second drive when his or her first shot is unsatisfactory.

Profiteering

The selling of goods in short supply at inflated prices charging an extra-high price for a good or service

Succession

The series of predictable changes that occur in a community over time

airwaves

The signals used to carry radio and television programs and cellphone data

Precinct

The smallest unit of election administration; a voting district

grief

The sorrow caused by the loss of a loved one

Hank Aaron

This MLB player broke Babe Ruth's homerun record when he hit his 755th homerun in 1974.

Vetted

Thoroughly examined or evaluated

congregate

To come together in a group, assemble.

mystify

To confuse or puzzle someone

Sweat Equity

Unpaid work, mental and physical, that a business owner puts into a business, increasing its value.

gender nonconformity

a phenomenon in which pre-pubescent children do not identify with their biological sex, but instead identify strongly with the gender of the opposite sex and display varying degrees of behavior more characteristic of the opposite sex individuals expressing behavior and attitudes consistently characteristic of the opposite sex

rabble-rouser

a person who speaks with the intention of inflaming the emotions of a crowd of people, typically for political reasons a person who stirs up the passions or prejudices of the public, usually for his or her own interests

futurist

a person who studies the future and makes predictions about it based on current trends n. A person of expectant temperament.

vocational school

a school that prepares students for specific careers; trades

credenza

a sideboard or cupboard.

placard

a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement

opportunist

a person who takes advantage of opportunity with no regard for principle. one who takes advantage of any opportunity without regard for moral principles individual who sacrifices principles for expediency by taking advantage of circumstances

freeloader

a person who takes advantage of others' generosity without giving anything in return

Sophisticate

a person with much worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture one well-traveled and knowledgeable about culture, etiquette, and/or fashion

Mary McLeod Bethune

an educator who dedicated herself to promoting opportunities for young African Americans United States educator who worked to improve race relations and educational opportunities for Black Americans (1875-1955)

spinster

an elderly unmarried woman

Sprite

an elf or fairy A graphics object that can be moved on top of or behind a background.

Flub

an embarrassing mistake

Sorrow

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss; sadness

revolutionize

change (something) radically or fundamentally.; completely change

inegalitarian

characterized by or promoting inequality between people.

grievously

characterized by severe suffering or sorrow, serious or grave

fleeced

cheated, swindled to strip of money or property by fraud or extortion

swindler

cheater a person who elicits trust and then betrays that trust; a con man or con woman; someone who defrauds

CEO

chief executive officer

infantile

childish; immature

uninhibited children

children who display positive emotion to and approach novel stimuli sociable children who display positive emotion to and approach novel stimuli

preliminary

coming at the beginning; coming before the main event or activity

undertake

commit oneself to and begin (an enterprise or responsibility); take on

luminary

enlightening person A source of light, especially from the sky, such as the sun or moon. a celebrity who is an inspiration to others

adequate

enough, sufficient

Avid

enthusiastic; extremely interested desirous of something to the point of greed; intensely eager

avidly

enthusiastically; eagerly

Shares

equal parts of the division of ownership of a corporation

parity

equality, as in amount, status, or value

jubilant

feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph

indignant

feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment (adj.) filled with resentment or anger over something unjust, unworthy, or mean

apathetic

feeling or showing little emotion

reeled

fell back from a blow; staggered

Mare

female horse

Fictive

fictional, imaginary, not real

Infotainment

mass media programming that is intended primarily to entertain, but also provides political news a mix of information and diversion oriented to personalities or celebrities, not linked to the day's events, and usually unrelated to public affairs or policy; often called "soft news"

Zeal

great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective; passion, excitement

virtuosity

great technical skill great skill in music or another artistic pursuit

Coveted

greedily desired or wished for

concurrent

happening at the same time; parallel

biweekly

happening every two weeks

forthcoming

happening in the near future; ready; willing to help; Ex. No answer was forthcoming. about to appear; available when needed; communicative

Hazing

harassing newcomers to a group in an abusive and humiliating way

age-old

having existed for a very long time very old

tenuous

having little substance or strength (adj.) thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance or significance; lacking a sound basis, poorly supported

multifaceted

having many aspects

Ambitious

having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed

magisterial

having or showing great authority; commanding and dignified

faltered

hesitated or stumbled start to lose strength or momentum

crypto

hidden, secret

hampered

hindered, held back, restrained

Intimating

hinting; implying

annals

historical records a historical record of events, often arranged in a yearly sequence

Cespool

hole in the ground with stones and bricks laid in such a manner as to allow raw contaminated sewage to leach into the under surface of the ground

candor

honesty, frankness

Bout

match; short period of great activity; Ex. wrestling bout; bout of drinking/flu

expletive

meaningless word; interjection; profane oath; swear-word

dint

means; effort; Ex. by dint of hard work

quantify

measure express or measure the quantity of to describe or express something as an amount or a number

Mod

measure, manner

geriatrics

medical treatment and care of old age branch of medicine dealing with older individuals and their medical problems

parishioner

member of the church /parish

mnemonic devices

memory aids, especially those techniques that use vivid imagery and organizational devices techniques for using associations to memorize and retrieve information

western society

men are competent, independent, objective, and competitive; women are warm, expressive, gentle, and awareness of others' feelings

venture capitalists

persons or organizations that agree to provide some funds for a new business in exchange for an ownership interest or stock make large investments in new ventures in return for an equity stake in the business Individuals or companies that invest in new businesses in exchange for partial ownership of those businesses.

Equine

pertaining to a horse; belonging to the family of horses and zebras

Fetal

pertaining to the fetus

cosmic

pertaining to the universe; vast

emetic

pertaining to vomiting; causing vomiting

tangible assets

physical things, such as automobiles, clothing, land, or buildings those assets that can be appraised by value or seen or touched physical assets, such as real estate and automobiles, that can be held for either consumption or investment purposes

harvested

picked or gathered

tope

place, location

obselete

out-of-date, no longer in use

gregarious

outgoing; sociable

apoplectic

overcome with anger; extremely indignant; furious

decadent

overly luxurious and lacking moral discipline; excessive

Prim

overly neat, precise, proper, or formal; prudish

capsized

overturned

conspiratorial

planning acting together secretly; in a plotting manner

Stout

plump; stocky; substantial; strong

futility

pointlessness or uselessness

courteous

polite and gracious; considerate toward others; well-mannered

Census

population count

magnate

powerful or influential persong

Yogi

practitioner of yoga

Extolling

praise enthusiastically

foretaste

preview, anticipation an advance indication, sample, or warning

protocol

procedure; code of behavior A set of rules governing the exchange or transmission of data between devices.

forbade

prohibited; to forbid; to not allow

House impeachment process

initiates the impeachment process, involves a vote requiring a simple majority, and charges an individual with "Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors"

grievance

injustice; complaint

endearing

inspiring love or affection

didactic

instructive intended to instruct/teach

insolence

insulting or contemptuous behavior

retirement fund

insurance proceeds may be used as a source of retirement income money set aside for when you get older and are no longer working

intellectual property

intangible creative work that is embodied in physical form and includes copyrights, trademarks, and patents a work or invention that is the result of creativity, such as a manuscript or a design, to which one has rights and for which one may apply for a patent, copyright, trademark, etc. A product of the intellect, such as an expressed idea or concept, that has commercial value.

fervor

intense and passionate feeling

ebullience

intense enthusiasm the quality of lively or enthusiastic expression of thoughts and feelings

desolate

lonely; forlorn; uninhabited; barren; deserted

deliberation

long and careful consideration or discussion

amnesia

loss of memory

strident

loud and harsh

serendipity

luck, finding good things without looking for them

Enticing

luring; tempting

enticing

luring; tempting

augmented

made greater; increased having been made greater in size or value

impaled

made helpless as if pierced by a sharp object

conveyed

made known; expressed; communicated, transported

chastened

made less proud; humbled

investor relations

maintaining relationships with shareholders and others in the financial community

beckoning

make a gesture with the hand, arm, or head to encourage someone to come nearer or follow.

conspiring

make secret plans jointly to commit an unlawful or harmful act; plotting

optimize

make the best or most effective use of (a situation, opportunity, or resource).

Picket

parade in front of the employer's business carrying signs about the dispute

Pedophilia

paraphilia involving strong sexual attraction toward children

amicable

peaceable, friendly

petulant

peevish, annoyed by trifles, easily irritated and upset

petulant

peevish, annoyed by trifles, easily irritated and upset; short tempered

cognoscenti

people who are considered to be especially well informed about a particular subject

Anti-Federalists

people who opposed the Constitution Opponents of the American Constitution at the time when the states were contemplating its adoption.

discerning

perceptive; exhibiting keen insight and good judgement; mentally quick and observant; having insight

Supervisory Management

managers who are directly responsible for supervising workers and evaluating their daily performance

Sandbagging

manipulating the goal-setting process to have your goals set low Purposely bowling bad to obtain a higher handicap

checkered

marked by disreputable or unfortunate happenings

checkered

marked by disreputable or unfortunate happenings marked by changes in fortune Ex: During his checkered career he had lived in palatial mansions and in dreary boardinghouses.

virile

masculine; manly

Doggedly

persistent in effort; stubbornly tenacious

Octogenarian

person in his or her eighties

Mutineer

person who rebels

Multi hued

several colors

Sexy

sexually attractive or exciting

angular

sharp-cornered; having an angle; not rounded (body); bony; lean; gaunt; stiff in manner

prickly

sharply pointed; thorny

despairing

showing the loss of all hope hopeless, despondent, discouraged

infantry

soldiers who fight on foot

intergenerational mobility

the change that family members make in social class from one generation to the next

Complexion

the color and texture of the skin, especially that of the face.

mendacity

the condition of being untruthful; dishonesty

frailty

the condition of being weak and delicate weakness

Carcass

the dead body of an animal

Habilitation

the degree to which the person's repertoire maximizes short and long term reinforcers for that individual and for others, and minimizes short and long term punishers

collective action problem

the difficulty in organizing large groups because of the tendency of some individuals to freeload or slack off A situation in which the members of a group would benefit by working together to produce some outcome, but each individual is better off refusing to cooperate and reaping benefits from those who do the work.

Global Diaspora

the dispersal of an ethnic population from an original homeland into foreign areas, often in a forced manner or under traumatic circumstances

hegemony

the domination of one state or group over its allies

Purgatorius

the earliest fossil that could have given rise to both primates and plesiadapiforms

Reaganomics

the economic policies of the former US president Ronald Reagan, associated especially with the reduction of taxes and the promotion of unrestricted free-market activity. The federal economic polices of the Reagan administration, elected in 1981. These policies combined a monetarist fiscal policy, supply-side tax cuts, and domestic budget cutting. Their goal was to reduce the size of the federal government and stimulate economic growth.

Stoicism

the endurance of pain or hardship without a display of feelings and without complaint. An ancient Greek philosophy that became popular amongst many notable Romans. Emphasis on ethics. They considered destructive emotions to be the result of errors in judgment, and that a wise person would repress emotions, especially negative ones and that "virtue is sufficient for happiness." They were also concerned with the conflict between free will and determinism. They were also non-dualists and naturalists.

academia

the environment or community concerned with the pursuit of research, education, and scholarship.

autopsy

the examination of a corpse to determine the cause of death

despotism

the exercise of absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way.

Contempt

the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn.

Traditional Society

the first stage of economic development; this stage can last for thousands of years unless there is an impetus for growth in the mercantile and manufacturing areas and a change in the institutions necessary to make the transition to a more modern capitalist society. a society in which the past is thought to be the best guide for the present; tribal, peasant, and feudal societies type of society in which behavior is characterized by and based on long-standing customs, habits, and traditions

Populism

the political doctrine that supports the rights and powers of the common people in their struggle with the privileged elite

majoritarian politics

the politics of policy-making in which almost everybody benefits from a policy and almost everybody pays for it A political system in which the choices of the political leaders are closely constrained by the preferences of the people a policy in which almost everybody benefits and almost everybody pays

Customer retention

the practice of keeping customers by building long-term relationships

coercion

the practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats

Profusely

to a great degree; in large amounts abundantly; generously

controvene

to act against or be counter to

controvene

to act against or be counter to go against

permit

to allow; to authorize

reviled

to attack with abusive language; to call insulting names; scolded

suffice

to be enough/adequate

presides

to be in charge; govern be in the position of authority in a meeting or gathering

Abound

to be plentiful, be filled; exist in great numbers

repelled

to be pushed away from

relent

to become less severe; to give in

overtake

to catch up with

sensationalize

to cause (events, esp in newspaper reports) to seem more vivid, shocking, etc., than they really are

Rendered

to cause to be or become; make

Avow

to claim; to declare boldly; to admit

dredge

to clean, deepen, or widen a waterway; to come up with or unearth

Shuttered

to close a business; closed

amalgamate

to combine; to mix together

eminate

to come forth

Convening

to come together in a group

lay waste to

to completely destroy

disconcert

to confuse; to disturb the composure of

conferred

to consult together; compare opinions; carry on a discussion or deliberation

excoriate

to criticize severely

Remedy

to cure

canonize

to declare a person a saint; raise to highest honors

disavow

to deny responsibility for or connection with

sun-drenched

to describe a place that receives a lot of sun; very sunny

Covet

to desire something belonging to another

rehash

to discuss again

propelled

to drive, or cause to move, forward or onward

joust

to engage in combat or competition; any combat suggestive of a joust

regale

to entertain or delight (v.) to feast, entertain agreeably

overstate

to exaggerate

parse

to examine or analyze

lament

to express sorrow; to grieve

condemnatory

to express strong disapproval

comiserate

to express sympathy; sympathize

downsize

to fire an employee in order to reduce costs

Divine

to foretell or know by inspiration

ingratiate

to gain another's favor by flattery or false friendliness (v.) to make oneself agreeable and thus gain favor or acceptance by others (sometimes used in a critical or derogatory sense)

Glean

to gather bit by bit; to gather small quantities of grain left in a field by the reapers

Outstrip

to get ahead of, do better than, exceed

circumvent

to get around; to bypass

reclaimed

to get something back

Bestow

to give (as a gift)

rechristen

to give a new name to something

Spawn

to give rise to; to produce in large numbers

shortchange

to give someone or something less money, time, or attention than is deserved [cheat]

Exalt

to glorify, to praise, to raise in rank

Cede

to go

fizzle out

to gradually become less successful and end in a disappointing way

flourish

to grow, thrive, be prosperous; to wave in the air; a dramatic gesture; a fanfare of horns

wield

to handle skillfully

Retain

to hold or keep

prayfully

to hope to god for something

Smites

to inflict a heavy blow; attack

seclude

to isolate to put in a private place

Cavorting

to leap or dance lively; to engage in extravagant behavior jump or dance around excitedly

desensitize

to lessen the feeling or awareness; to make less sensitive

relinquish

to let go, give up

augment

to make larger, increase

prolong

to make longer

mitigate

to make milder or softer/less severe, to moderate in force or intensity

Stimulate

to make more active Encourage interest/development/activity in a person or animal

unnerve

to make nervous or upset

Manifests

to make plain,clear, or apparent to the eye

immortalize

to make remembered, everlasting, or famous for the future; to preserve in memory forever

rectify

to make right, correct

Sulk

to mope around or pout

Taxied

to move slowly on the ground before taking off or after landinga

procure

to obtain through special effort; to bring about

Heed

to pay attention to

Prodding

to poke or jab with or as if with something pointed

Extol

to praise highly/extravagantly

foretell

to predict the future

Feign

to pretend

inhibit

to prevent, restrain, stop

Repel

to push away

repel

to push away

quell

to put an end to

Quells

to put an end to; silences

Bristle

to react in an angry or offended manner

bristle

to react in an angry or offended manner

matriculate

to register as a student at a college or university

alleviate

to relieve

Dwell

to remain for a time; to reside; to focus attention on; to speak or write about at length

desalinate

to remove salt from something

deference

to respect; consideration

Revert

to return, go back

Berate

to scold sharply

foresee

to see or know ahead of time

privatize

to sell to individuals state-run firms, which are then allowed to compete with one another in the marketplace to change from government or public ownership to private ownership

allocate

to set apart or designate for a special purpose; to distribute

Allocate

to set apart or designate for a special purpose; to distribute; to assign

ensconce

to settle comfortably and firmly in position; to put or hide in a safe place

reside

to settle into a place to live; to exist

squatter

to settle on unoccupied land without legal claim A frontier farmer who illegally occupied land owned by others or not yet officially opened for settlement.

sensitize

to sharpen; to get used to the feeling of cause (someone or something) to respond to certain stimuli; make sensitive.

Beckon

to signal or summon, as by nodding or waving, or some other gesture

Unfurl

to spread out or unfold

misstate

to state something incorrect or false

fortify

to strengthen, build up

thereto

to that or this

Lore

traditional knowledge or teachings

Transceiver

transmits one radio signal and receives another radio signal from a base unit

duplicity

treachery, deceitfulness

gratituous

unnecessary or unwanted; unprovoked, unwarrented

Constitutionality

whether or not something is legal under the U.S. Constitution

stroppy

bad-tempered and easily offended or annoyed; difficult to deal with

illiberal

opposed to liberal principles; restricting freedom of thought or behavior

constable

police officer An officer whose duty is to maintain the peace.

pretentious

pompous, self-important

dissident

someone who disagrees

lawmaker

someone who makes laws legislator

Adherents

someone who supports a particular party, person, or set of ideas

outgrowth

something that grows out of something else, either physically or as a result

impedement

something that stands in one's way; an obstacle

illuminate

to light up or make clear

victimize

to make a victim of; trick, deceive, or injure

expedite

to make easy, cause to progress faster

produce

to make something

Verve

energy, enthusiasm

Revenue

incoming money An increase in owner's equity resulting from the operation of a business

irreconcilable

incompatible; not able to be resolved

ineptitude

incompetence; lack of skill

Surged

increased suddenly

Obscenity

indecent or offensive speech or expression

indefensible

inexcusable, unforgivable

sputters

makes hissing or spitting noises

thundering

making a loud, rumbling noise like thunder

prolongation

making something last longer

Outdated

old-fashioned or obsolete

Tribal

relating to a group of people of the same race, and with the same customs

Castrated

to remove the testicles of a man or male animal, making reproduction impossible

Mend

to repair

absenteeism

when an employee doesn't show up for work

Proverb

wise saying a short pithy saying in general use, stating a general truth or piece of advice.

stewardess

woman who attends to airplane passengers and their needs

Credit Default Swap

Form of insurance pays if an issuer defaults on its bonds an insurance policy on the default risk of a corporate bond or loan

Blunderbuss

1. ancient weapon (type of gun); 2. a clumsy person

Trojan War

10 year war fought between the Mycenaean Greeks and the city of Troy (Greek mythology) a great war fought between Greece and Troy

New Negro Movement

1920s US; encouraged African Americans to become politically and racially conscious; lead to Harlem Renaissance an effort to promote racial equality by celebrating the cultural contributions of African Americans

Exodus

A mass departure

Exponentially

Extremely rapid increase.

Temping

You work for different companies for a short time without a permanent contract

municipality

a city or town that has corporate status and local government. city governments created in response to the emergence of relatively densely populated areas A city, town, etc. having its own incorporated government for local affairs.

officiant

a clergyman who officiates at a religious ceremony or service

rapport

a close and harmonious relationship; a positive relationship

Trove

a collection of valuable items

stipulation

a condition or requirement that is specified or demanded as part of an agreement

body dysmorphia

a condition that occurs when a person becomes obsessed with building muscle

conundrum

a confusing and difficult problem or question

enclave

a distinct region or community enclosed within a larger territory (n.) an enclosed district, region, or area inhabited by a particular group of people or having a special charactern

grimace

a facial expression of fear, disapproval, or pain

grimacing

a facial expression, often ugly or contorted, that indicates disapproval, pain, etc.

Grimaced

a facial expression, often ugly or contorted, that indicates disapproval, pain, etc. Twisted the face to express pain, anger, or disgust

As hominem

a fallacy that attacks the person rather than dealing with the real issue in dispute directed against a person rather than the position they are maintaining

luxury tax

a fee that a team incurs when it exceeds a set payroll threshold Device used to tax the teams that spend the most on player payroll; those taxes are then shared with teams that do not have high payrolls A tax paid on expensive goods and services considered by the government to be nonessential.

admiration

a feeling of wonder, pleasure, or approval

divestiture

a firm selling one or more businesses the transfer of total or partial ownership of some of a firm's operations to investors or to another company

Boon

a gift or blessing; timely gift

Conventions

accepted rules of written and spoken language a way in which something is usually done, especially within a particular area or activity.

Fixation

according to Freud, a lingering focus of pleasure-seeking energies at an earlier psychosexual stage, in which conflicts were unresolved

Rashness

acting or tending to act too hastily or without due consideration; carelessness

In accordance

agreement; conformity

supplementary

additional

seemingly

apparently

Posits

assume as a fact; put forward as a basis of argument

Initially

at first, originally, primarily, in the beginning

ambience

atmosphere; mood; feeling

undermining

attacking; attempting to overthrow

spokesperson

being the official person to give out information the person who speaks or writes as a representative of a group

Inter

between, among

Crohn's disease

chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract

municipality

city governments created in response to the emergence of relatively densely populated areas A city, town, etc. having its own incorporated government for local affairs.

limpid

clear, transparent; readily understood

unmistakable

clear; cannot be understood the wrong way; not able to be confused or misunderstood

clerical ignorance

clergy was ignorant; many preached in Latin that they couldn't read or understand

Clad

clothed or covered

Implode

collapse inward violently

Corral

collect or gather

hoarse

deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion

fiery

consisting of fire or burning strongly and brightly

paradoxically

counter to what one would think; contradictory

Nordic

countries of northern europe, including denmark, finland, iceland, norway, and sweden

Interdisciplinary

covering more than one area or study

Commercial Property Insurance

covers property losses resulting from fire, storms, accidents, theft, and vandalism protection against property loss Insurance that covers commercial buildings and their contents against various types of property loss.

lampoons

criticize in a humorous way to make something or someone seem stupid; ridicules

Transphobia

fear of or discrimination toward transgender or other gender-nonconforming people

henceforth

from now on

Ripe

fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used

counterintuitive

goes against your gut feeling or common sense

railed against

harshly criticize, castigate, scold; criticize strongly

Ghosted

haunted; empty

Rancid

having a bad taste or smell; spoiled (adj.) stale, spoiled

relevancy

having a clear relationship to the matter at hand

morose

having a gloomy or sullen manner; not friendly or sociable

rhythmic

having a strong beat with a pattern to it

Pillaged

having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence

Grizzled

having or streaked with gray hair

twofold

having two parts

Longhand

having words written out in full by hand

transfixed

having your attention fixated as though by a spell cause (someone) to become motionless with horror, wonder, or astonishment.

adversly

negatively

incapable

not able to do something

forward

presumptuous, impertinent, or bold.

Dissident

rebel; someone who disagrees

Nero fiddled while Rome burned

saying about how Nero caused fire to destroy Rome

Botonist

scientist who studies plants

Predicate

tells what the subject is or does

discarded

thrown away

implausible

unlikely; unbelievable; difficult to believe

verbose

wordy, very talkative

codify

arrange and set down in writing

deference

humble submission and respect

Poached

hunted illegally

ahead of

in front of; before

bonafide

in good faith; authentic; genuine; real

Syndicated

in journalism, material that is sold by an organization for publication in several newspapers

Ahead

in or toward the front

Tacky

in poor taste

Marginal

in, at, or near the edge or margin; only barely good, large, or important enough for the purpose; insignificant

impervious

incapable of being affected

waspy

insect like

marginal

insignificant in, at, or near the edge or margin; only barely good, large, or important enough for the purpose

Unsavory

morally offensive; distasteful

tactical planning

more specific, shorter-term planning that applies strategic plans to specific functional areas the process of developing detailed, short-term statements about what is to be done, who is to do it, and how it is to be done

stagnation

motionlessness; inactivity

wavered

move back and forth; indecisive; shake/quiver

lumbering

moving in a slow, heavy, awkward way

centrifugal

moving or tending away from the center

illegible

difficult or impossible to read

affable

(adj.) courteous and pleasant, sociable, easy to speak to

poignant

(adj.) deeply affecting, touching; keen or sharp in taste or smell

raucous

(adj.) disagreeably harsh-sounding; disorderly

wayward

(adj.) disobedient, willful; unpredictable, capricious

PE Ratio

price per share/earnings per share (EPS)

decrepit

(adj.) old and feeble; worn-out, ruined

Gold Standard

A monetary system in which paper money and coins are equal to the value of a certain amount of gold

Sullen

bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy

cantankerous

bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative

Average Volume

Average amount of shares traded daily.

Lush

produced or growing in extreme abundance luxurious, elaborate

Unholy

profane

decommission

to remove from active service take a ship out of service

incriminate

to reveal guilt or make (someone) appear guilty

hustle

to rush; to act with urgency

disseminate

to scatter or spread widely

Adjustability

The ability of a product to be changed in size.

correspondence

communication by exchange of letters; written communication

perdition

damnation; ruin; hell

grime

dirt; mud

Tempo

time

protrude

to stick out, thrust forth

divest

to strip or remove a title or position of authority

intimate

to suggest something subtly very familiar

supercede

to take the place of; to replace

indoctrinate

to teach a certain point of view/principles

unutterable

too great, intense, or awful to describe

Guile

treacherous cunning, deceit; trickery

downtrodden

treated unfairly and cruelly, oppressed

patronizing

treating with condescension; acting superior

Geneva Conference

(1954) This agreement ended the war between France and Vietnam. Vietnam was partitioned into the North and South to provide for the two opposing governments. It also set up an election in 1956 which would decide if the government of the south or that of the north would become the head of Vietnam. The USA did not actively participate in or sign on to the accords. A conference between many countries that agreed to end hostilities and restore peace in French Indochina and Vietnam.

virulent

(adj.) extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful

indubitably

unquestionably; without a doubt

truculent

(adj.) fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh

Aghast

(adj.) filled with amazement, disgust, fear, or terror

disquieting

(adj) disturbing, causing anxiety

extenuating

(adj) excusing, lessening the seriousness of guilt or crime, e.g., of mitigating factors

enlightened

(adj.) free from ignorance and false ideas; possessing sound understanding

Rabid

(adj.) furious, violently intense, unreasonably extreme; mad; infected with rabies

Modest

(adj) humble; simple rather than showy; decent (esp. "covering up" in terms of dress); small, limited

warranted

(adj) justified, authorized (warrant can mean to justify or a justification, but can also mean to vouch for or guarantee)

Bland

(adj.) gentle, soothing, mild; lacking interest or taste

bountiful

(adj.) giving freely, generous; plentiful, given abundantly

Utmost

(adj.) greatest, highest, farthest; (n.) the extreme limit

exuberant

(adj.) high-spirited, enthusiastic, unrestrained; excessive, abundant

facetious

(adj.) humorous, not meant seriously

inscrutable

(adj.) incapable of being understood; impossible to see through physically

subversive

(adj.) intended to undermine or overthrow; (n.) one who advocates or attempts to undermine a political system

skeptic

(adj) person inclined to doubting or questioning generally accepted beliefs

Flightly

unstable or easily excited foolish; irresponsible

ethical

(adj.) Having to do with morals, values, right and wrong; in accordance with standards of right conduct; requiring a prescription for purchase

doable

(adj.) If something is doable, it can be achieved or performed

palpable

(adj.) capable of being touched or felt; easily seen, heard, or recognized

Sullen

(adj) silent or brooding because of ill humor, anger, or resentment; slow moving, sluggish.

Inflammatory

(adj.) causing excitement or anger; leading to violence or disorder

calamitous

(adj.) causing great misfortune disastrous, catastrophic

abrasive

(adj.) causing irritation, harsh; grinding or wearing down; (n.) a substance used to smooth or polish

extraneous

(adj.) coming from the outside, foreign; present but not essential, irrelevant

Outright

(adj.) complete; instantaneous; without reservation, thoroughgoing; (adv.) completly, instantaneously

egregious

(adj.) conspicuous, standing out from the mass (used particularly in an unfavorable sense)

Seminal

(adj.) - original, ground-breaking

seminal

(adj.) - original, ground-breaking

Panhandle

A narrow projection of a larger territory, as in Florida, Texas, and Oklahoma. a portion of land that sticks out like the handle of a pan

social welfare

A nation's system of programs, benefits, and services that help people meet those social, economic, educational, and health needs that are fundamental to the maintenance of society. programs to help certain groups of people

Unperturbed

untroubled; not concerned

Disinclined

unwilling, reluctant

theretofore

up to that time : until then. Before that time/ up to that point

clerical

(of a job or person) concerned with or relating to work in an office, especially routine documentation and administrative tasks.

effeminate

(of a man) having or showing characteristics regarded as typical of a woman; unmanly

spearhead

(v) be the leader of

reap

(v) harvest, such as by cutting; gather; get as a result of one's effort

refurbish

(v.) to brighten, freshen, or polish; to restore or improve

Pander

(v.) to cater to or provide satisfaction for the low tastes or vices of others; (n.) a person who does this

Dissipate

(v.) to cause to disappear; to scatter, dispel; to spend foolishly, squander; to be extravagant in pursuit of pleasure

affirm

(v.) to declare to be true, state positively; to confirm

incapacitate

(v.) to deprive of strength or ability; to make legally ineligible

Delve

(v.) to dig; to search deeply and thoroughly into

dissent

(v.) to disagree; (n.) disagreement

Wince

(v.) to draw back suddenly, as though in pain or fear; (n.) the act of drawing back in this way

Elicit

(v.) to draw forth, bring out from some source (such as another person)

imbibe

(v.) to drink; to take in, absorb

encompass

(v.) to encircle, go or reach around; to enclose; to include with a certain group or class

capitulate

(v.) to end resistance, give up, surrender, throw in the towel

deplore

(v.) to feel or express regret or disapproval

thwart

(v.) to oppose successfully; to prevent, frustrate

reimburse

(v.) to pay back; to give payment for

Relegate

(v.) to place in a lower position; to assign, refer, turn over; to banish

contrive

(v.) to plan with ingenuity, invent; to bring about as the result of a scheme or plan

hitherto

up to this time; until now until now or until the point in time under discussion

Conformity

compliance with standards, rules, or laws. Adjusting one's behavior or thinking to coincide with a group standard.

Exhibitionism

compulsive need to expose one's body, particularly the genitals, to an unsuspecting stranger

veiled

concealed or disguised

Centralize

concentrate (control of an activity or organization) under a single authority

Caucus

A meeting of local party members to choose party officials or candidates for public office and to decide the platform.

Beau

.a boyfriend or male admirer. a rich, fashionable young man; a dandy.

Brigade

1. a large group of soldiers that forms a unit of an army 2. (often disapproving) used, always with a word or phrase in front of it, to describe a group of people who share the same opinions or are similar in some other way

informant

1. a person who gives secret information about someone or something to the police or a newspaper, informer 2. (technology) a person who gives someone information about something, for example to help them with their research

outpost

1. a small military camp away from the main army, used for watching an enemy's movements, etc. 2. small town or group of buildings in a lonely part of a country

retrograde

1. going backward 2. becoming worse

unheralded

1. not previously mentioned; happening without any warning 2. not recognized or publicly praised as good or important Unnoticed or unappreciated

pendulum

A device that swings back and forth due to the force of gravity

Fairweather friend

A fairweather friend is the type who is always there when times are good but forgets about you when things get difficult or problems crop up.

Pagan

A follower of a polytheistic religion in ancient times.

Inflation

A general and progressive increase in prices a general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.

trilogy

A group of three literary or musical works that have a related theme

advisory board

A group that serves as an alternative to a board of directors, acting only in an advisory capacity A team of people with subject-area expertise or vital contacts who help a business owner review plans and decision

virtue

A habitual and firm disposition to do good behavior showing high moral standards

nobility

A high-ranking social class

centennial

A one-hundredth anniversary or its celebration

Chaplain

A person chosen to conduct religious exercises for the military, the chapel of an institution or a fraternal organization.

Insured

A person covered by an insurance policy

contempt of court

Action that hinders the administration of justice in court occurs when a person ignores a court order or shows a lack of respect for the court

A. Philip Randolph

America's leading black labor leader who called for a march on Washington D.C. to protest factories' refusals to hire African Americans, which eventually led to President Roosevelt issuing an order to end all discrimination in the defense industries. Black leader, who threatens a march to end discrimination in the work place; Roosevelt gives in with companies that get federal grants.

face value

Amount of principal due at the maturity date of the bond

co-operative

An organization that is formed to benefit its owners in the form of reduced prices and/or the distribution of surpluses at year-end.

Recurring Payments

Automatic payments a customer can set up, such as to pay for car insurance or cell phone service. These payments can happen every month, even though they are set up only once.

Sexist

Attitudes, conditions, or behaviors that promote stereotyping of social roles based on gender promoting the belief that woman are innately inferior to men

hedge

Avoid commitment by leaving provisions for withdrawal or changing one's mind; protect a bet by also betting on the other side

summa cum laude

Awarded to students with excellent grades; literally "with highest honors"

Exposition

Background information presented in a literary work. A narrative device, often used at the beginning of a work that provides necessary background information about the characters and their circumstances. a comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory.

Composters

Bacteria, fungi, worms and other soil organism that help break down dead plants and animals and animal wastes, that speeds up the natural decaying process

Tonal

Based on principles of major-minor tonality, as distinct from modal.

astrodynamics

Deals with the motion of objects in space like stars

Brutalist

Celebrates how something is made: unfinished walls, exposed pipes, ect. very heavy, concrete structures, cheap to make.

Wildcard

Characters to find words or phrases that contain specific letters or combination of letters.

Neurotoxins

Chemicals that affect the nervous system toxic substances, such as lead or mercury, that specifically poison nerve cells

Clergy

Church officials A body of officials who perform religious services, such as priests, ministers or rabbis.

Samurai

Class of warriors in feudal Japan who pledged loyalty to a noble in return for land.

Fundraising

Collecting money from individuals, organizations, or governments in order to achieve the NPO's mission the act of collecting or producing money for a particular purpose, especially for a charity

Monopoly

Complete control of a product or business by one person or group the exclusive possession or control of the supply or trade in a commodity or service. A market in which there are many buyers but only one seller.

channel intermediaries

Firms or individuals such as wholesalers, agents, brokers, or retailers who help move a product from the producer to the consumer or business user. An older term for intermediaries is middlemen. Distribution organizations—informally called "middlemen"—that facilitate the movement of products from producer to the consumer

extolling

praise enthusiastically

Secular

Concerned with worldly rather than spiritual matters; non-religious

Ligament

Connects bone to bone

CPAC

Conservative Political Action Conference

Inbreeding

Continued breeding of individuals with similar characteristics A selective breeding method in which two individuals with identical or similar sets of alleles are crossed. breed from closely related people or animals, especially over many generations.

fictive kin

Family-like relationships that are not based on blood or marriage but on close friendship ties. someone who becomes accepted as part of a family to which he or she has no blood relation

Sultanism

Extreme power on the part of a personalist autocrat. Usually accompanied by an outlandish level of praise for the leader. a form of authoritarian government characterized by the extreme personal presence of the ruler in all elements of governance a system of extreme personal rule where the leader governs arbitrarily and absolutely through the selective use of terror and reward

Cleavages

Factors that separate groups. Deep and long-lasting political divisions factors that separate groups when national, ethnic, linguistic, and religious systematically affect political allegiances and policies,

FEMA

Federal Emergency Management Agency

contemptuous

Feeling hatred; scornful

Buyer's remorse

Feeling regret or concern after making a large purchase

Redbaiting

Harassing or persecuting people because of known or suspected communist views.

industrious

Hardworking; not lazy

Trickle Down Economics

Hoover's strategy battling the Great Depression in which the money is given to the big corporations and eventually they will pay their workers more, and then the workers will spend their money and save the economy. govt gives tax breaks to company owners, who in turn give workers larger wages; INEFFECTIVE economic theory that holds that money lent to banks and businesses will trickle down to consumers

baying

Howling in a deep way, like a dog or wolf

Federal Land Grants

In 1850, the U.S. government gave 2.6 million acres of federal land to build the Illinois Central railroad from Lake Michigan to Gulf of Mexico. (p. 238) Federal gov. granted land for railroad companies to build more routes

Dharma

In Hindu belief, a person's religious and moral duties

Patrician

In ancient Rome, a member of the privileged upper class.; aristocrat

Volatility

Indicates how much and how quickly the value of an investment, market, or market sector changes.

IPO

Initial public offering, a corporation's first offer to sell shares to the public A stock or bond sold by a corporation for the first time. Proceeds (money from sale) may be used to retire debts, build new plants or buy new equipment or for additional working capital. (Initial Public Offering).

Lip service

Insincere allegiance, respect

Lauds

praise, extol, hail, applaud, acclaim, commend, sing the praises of, speak highly of

Red Scare

Intense fear of communism and other politically radical ideas fear that communists were working to destroy the American way of life

IP

Internet Protocol

venture capital firms

Invest in start-up businesses with high growth potential in exchange for a share of ownership companies that invest in start-up businesses with high growth potential in exchange for a share of ownership

Shorts

Investors who bet against a stock

extolling its virtues

praising

Ageism

prejudice or discrimination on the basis of a person's age

Omnipresent

present in all places at all times/everywhere

omnipresent

present in all places at all times; present everywhere

spearheaded

Lead an attack or movement

Alain Locke

Leader of the "New Negro" movement and editor of The New Negro—an anthology of writings by African Americans, Art could portray all themes

Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act

Legislation signed by President Clinton in 1996 that replaced Aid to Families with Dependent Children, the major welfare program dating to the New Deal era, with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, which provided grants to the states to assist the poor and which limited welfare payments to two years, with a lifetime maximum of five years. The welfare reform law of 1996, which implemented the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

ubiquitous

present, appearing, or found everywhere

incidentally

used when a person has something more to say, or is about to add a remark unconnected to the current subject; by the way.

Sociological

Maintain social order by authorizing a social code to be followed by members of a culture concerning the development, structure, and functioning of human society.

clinch

Make final or settle conclusively; to fasten or hold together

House Money

More likely to risk money that has been "won" than that which has been "earned" (even though both represent wealth)

methodical

Orderly and regular

discharge petition

Petition that, if signed by majority of the House of Representatives' members, will pry a bill from committee and bring it to the floor for consideration.

Black Monday

October 19, 1987. Date of the largest single-day decline in the Dow Jones Industrial Average until September 2001. The downturn indicated instability in the booming business culture of the 1980s but did not lead to a serious economic recession.

balletic

Of or relating to a characteristic of ballet; graceful

Quintile

One or another of the values that divide a tested population into five evenly distributed classes, or one of these classes dividing a group into fifths, a method often used to look at distribution of income

Vicars

One who serves as a substitute, an agent, or a representative of another. Bishops are vicars of Christ; they take his place in the Church. The pope is the Supreme Vicar of Christ.

Heredity

Passing of traits from parents to offspring the transmission of traits from one generation to the next

no-trade clause

Player has the right to reject the right under certain conditions. provision in a contract in which a player retains the right to approve or disapprove of a trade to another team in order to complete the deal

Bail Fund

Poor defendants can receive loans from the fund in order to post bail and gain pretrial release. Program is most effective when loans are tied to contact, assistance, and supervision with people who remind defendants about court dates. 93% successful

Dollop

a lump or blob of some substance; a small substance

Investment Banking

Professional banking services not regulated by federal banking regulations. the sale of stocks and bonds for corporations Financial activities that involve underwriting new security issues and providing advice on mergers and acquisitions.

Timesharing

Property occupancy arrangement in which multiple individuals have use of property but, unlike traditional forms of co-ownership, the interests are at different time intervals rather than simultaneous. A timesharing arrangement may involve true co-ownership, leasehold interests, or simply permission to occupy (i.e., license).

Philip A. Payton

Realtor who provided African Americans in NYC with an opportunity to live in quality housing in the community of Harlem; owned the Afro-American Realty Company

Shay's Rebellion

Rebellion led by Daniel Shays of farmers in western Massachusetts in 1786-1787, protesting mortgage foreclosures. It highlighted the need for a strong national government just as the call for the Constitutional Convention went out.

hustler

a male prostitute who caters to men

Dandy

a man whose style of dress is ostentatiously elegant or fashionable a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

orifice

a mouth or vent; an opening

Permanency

The extent to which a team will remain together or be disbanded after a task has been accomplished.

wellness checkup

Routine visits to the doctor to maintain good health

Previous Close

The price of the stock at the end of yesterday's trading session

Authorization

The process of giving someone permission to do or have something; permission

encoded

The process of transforming information from one format into another. translating an idea or message into words, symbols, and illustrations

Rasputin

Russian peasant monk who was able to influence Russian politics by gaining the confidence of the Czarina Siberian peasant monk who was religious advisor in the court of Nicholas II

Messiah

Savior sent by God; anointed one

delegate

To divide up, especially responsibilities A person appointed or elected to represent others

Ebb

To fade away, recede; decline, lessen

ebb

To fade away, recede; decline, lessen

adulate

To flatter or admire excessively; to idolize

Cipher text

Scrambled form of the message or data Data that has been encrypted.

preliminary

Serving as a preparation; introductory coming at the beginning; coming before the main event or activity

tisk tisk

Shame on you

British Nobility

Smallest, wealthiest, best-defined and most socially responsible aristocratic. Consisted of about 400 families and the eldest male members of each family sat in the House of Lords. But through the corruptions of the electoral system, many nobles sat in the House of Commons as well. Their estates ranged from a few thousand acres to fifty thousand acres.

Tarred

Smeared with tar.

concession

Something given up or yielded a thing that is granted, especially in response to demands; a thing conceded.

spec sheet

Specification list; typically provides detailed measurements and construction guidelines

Grandfathered

Statutory process by which previously licensed persons are included without further action in revisions or additions in nurse practice acts.

Enlightenment

a movement that emphasized science and reason as guides to help see the world more clearly A movement in the 18th century that advocated the use of reason in the reappraisal of accepted ideas and social institutions.

Ascent

a movement upward

impetus

a moving force, impulse, stimulus

crevise

a narrow opening; crack

majority shareholder

a person or entity that owns more than 50% of a company's outstanding shares one who holds sufficient shares in a company to influence the decision-making.

inquiry

The search for information and explanation, often focusing on specific questions.

Peninsular War

This war was the beginning of the end of Napoleon's Grand Empire after the Spanish rebelled against France for its independence A conflict, lasting from 1808 to 1813, in which Spanish Rebels, with the aid of British forces, fought to drive Napoleons French troops out of Spain.

vetting process

To investigate whether a person is fit to hold a position ahead of time

delegating tasks

Trusting another person with responsibilities

Aerie

a nest built high in the air; an elevated, often secluded, dwelling

Torrid

Very hot, parching, burning; passionate giving off intense heat, passionate

Floored

Very surprised; shocked

Presides over the Senate

Vice President

vibrantly

Vigorously; energetically; throbbingly filled with life

indirect marketing

When distribution takes place through channel members a marketing channel containing one or more intermediary levels

insignia

a badge worn to show official position

deity

a god or goddess

By trade

used when indicating someone's job, especially a job that requires special training and skills and is done by using the hands

Futile

useless; hopeless; pointless

spouts

angrily spewing words

Pesky

annoying, bothersome

Maternal Mortality Rate

annual number of deaths of women from pregnancy-related causes per 100,000 live births The number of women who die giving birth per 100,000 births

exculpatory evidence

any information having a tendency to clear a person of guilt or blame

celestial bodies

any natural body outside of the Earth's atmosphere all objects seen in the sky (the Sun, Moon, stars, and planets)

looming

appear as a shadowy form, especially one that is large or threatening. appearing large and scary

consilience

agreement between the approaches to a topic of different academic subjects, especially science and the humanities

escapade

an adventurous unconventional act; a reckless adventure

Commonwealth of Independent States

an alliance made up of states that had been Soviet Socialist Republics in the Soviet Union prior to its dissolution in Dec 1991 Organization formed from the former republics of the Soviet Union in 1991. Confederacy of independent states of the former Soviet Union that have united because of their common economic and administrative needs.

exerted

apply or bring to bear (a force, influence, or quality).

Circa

approximately

offer sheet

presented by the player agent to a student-athlete prior to expiration of the student-athletes eligibility, but the agent does not sign until the student-athlete's eligibility expires

feigning

pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury). faking; pretending

NFT

nutrient film technique

fealty

obligated loyalty or faithfulness

derail

obstruct; divert from its intended course

manifest

obvious; very clear; evident

adnauseam

to a sickening degree

incensed

very angry; enraged

cutthroat

very competitive; ruthless

Gutted

very disappointed

Gutted

very disappointed; devastated

high-octane

very exciting or intense

Cloud 9

very happy

bigwig

very important person

smitten

very much in love

allocative efficiency

when the mix of goods being produced represents the mix that society most desires A state of the economy in which production is in accordance with consumer preferences; in particular, every good or service is produced up to the point where the last unit provides a marginal benefit to society equal to the marginal cost of producing it

parsnip

whitish edible root, vegetable

syndicate

a gathering of people with a common interest

blindsided

caught off guard

unnerving

causing anxiety or nervousness

beautific

causing bliss or joy (adj.) blissful; rendering or making blessed

Mere

nothing more than; only

conspicuously

noticeably

Depositary

noun a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping

gargantuan

of huge or extraordinary size and power

Papal

of or relating to a pope or to the papacy.

SEC

Securities and Exchange Commission

Rapacious

Seizing everything; greedy

floozy

a girl or a woman who has a reputation for promiscuity cheap, immoral woman

Illiberal Democracy

a governing system in which, although elections take place, citizens are cut off from knowledge about the activities of those who exercise real power because of the lack of civil liberties A procedural democracy, with elections, but without real competition, and lacking some civil rights and liberties.

glade

a grassy open space in a forest

abundance

a great or plentiful amount.

gargoyle

a grotesquely carved figure of a human or animal

assembly

a group of citizens, in an ancient Greek democracy, with the power to pass laws

syndicate

a group of individuals or organizations combined to promote some common interest

Cohort

a group of people from a given time period

manuscript

a handwritten or typed piece of writing, such as a book

lacquer

a hard glossy coating; a protective coating made from the sap of a special tree

Apathy

a lack of feeling, emotion, or interest

Gully

a large groove or channel in the soil that carries runoff after a rainstorm

flash mob

a large public gathering at which people perform an unusual or seemingly random act and then disperse, typically organized by means of the Internet or social media. a large group of people who gather together in a spontaneous activity that lasts a limited amount of time

edifice

a large, elaborate structure; an imposing building

Exodus

a large-scale departure or flight

ordinance

a law or regulation

ordinance

a law or regulationr

pawnbroker

a legal business that makes high-interest loans based on the value of personal possessions pledged as collateral

Rune

a letter of an ancient Germanic alphabet, related to the Roman alphabet.

debt ceiling

a limit on the total amount of money the federal government can legally borrow an explicit, legislated limit on the amount of outstanding national debt

Byline

a line at the head of a newspaper article carrying the author's name

Nexus

a link, tie, or bond

Screed

a long speech or piece of writing, typically one regarded as tedious an abusive rant (often tedious)

Odyssey

a long, adventurous voyage; a quest

Darkhorse

a long-shot candidate for nomination, usually the second or third choice of many delegates, whose best chance for selection lies in a deadlock of the leading candidates

Nostalgia

a longing for something past; homesickness

Parapet

a low protective wall along the edge of a roof, bridge, or balcony

War Bonds

a low-interest loan by civilians to the government meant to be repaid in a number of years Short-term loans that individual citizens made to the government that financed two-thirds of the war's cost. Certificates sold by the United States government to pay for the war.

Suitors

a man who pursues a relationship with a particular woman, with a view to marriage. a prospective buyer of a business or corporation.

free market economy

a market with few government restrictions on how a good or service can be produced or sold or on how a factor of production can be employed an economic system in which prices are determined by unrestricted competition between privately owned businesses. An economic system in which prices and wages are determined by unrestricted competition between businesses, without government regulation or fear of monopolies.

sorcerer

a person who claims or is believed to have magic powers; a wizard.

cratered

centrally depressed like a bowl or saucer

Unionization

employees work together to make a difference in the workplace

regional

of, relating to, or characteristic of a region.

Miffed

offended, annoyed

invidious

offensive, hateful; tending to cause bitterness and resentment

crusade

(n.) a strong movement to advance a cause or idea; (v.) to campaign, work vigorously

Vigil

(n.) a watch, especially at night; any period of watchful attention

foible

(n.) a weak point, failing, minor flaw

Ruse

(n.) an action designed to confuse or mislead, a trick

Conservatism

A political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes.

distraught

(adj.) very much agitated or upset as a result of emotion or mental conflict

Pending

(adj.) waiting to be settled; (prep.) until

nefarious

(adj.) wicked, depraved, devoid of moral standards

Passover

(Judaism) a Jewish festival (traditionally 8 days) celebrating the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt (Judaism) a Jewish festival (traditionally 8 days) celebrating the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt The night the Lord passed over the houses of the Israelites marked by the blood of the lamb, and spared the firstborn sons from death. It also is the feast that celebrates the deliverance of the Chosen People from bondage in Egypt and the Exodus from Egypt to the Promised Land.

automated

(adj) done by machines and not peopleo

de facto

(adj.) actually existing or in effect, although not legally required or sanctioned; (adv.) in reality, actually

cognizant

(adj.) aware, knowledgeable, informed; having jurisdiction

intrinsic

(adj.) belonging to someone or something by its very nature, essential, inherent; originating in a bodily organ or part

discordant

(adj.) disagreeable in sound, jarring; lacking in harmony, conflicting

pretentious

(adj.) done for show, striving to make a big impression; claiming merit or position unjustifiably; making demands on one's skill or abilities, ambitious

tantamount

(adj.) equivalent, having the same meaning, value, or effect

sensual

(adj.) involving sensory gratification, usually related to sex (With a coy smile, the guest on the blind-date show announced that he considered himself a very sensual person.)

perenial

(adj.) lasting for a long time, persistent; (n.) a plant that lives for many years

reprieve

(n) a temporary relief or delay; (v) to grant a postponement

counterpoint

(n) contrasting item, opposite; a complement; the use of contrast or interplay in a work of art

implosion

(n) forceful collapse inward

Spate

(n) sudden outpouring or rush; flood a large number or amount of something, esp. in a brief time

propriety

(n) the state of being proper, appropriateness; (pl) standards of what is proper or socially acceptable

requisition

(n.) - a demand for goods, often by an authority

domicile

(n.) - a residence, a home

Inclination

(n.) - a tendency, propensity

inclination

(n.) - a tendency, propensity

doctrine

(n.) a belief, principle, or teaching; a system of such beliefs or principles; a formulation of such beliefs or principles

Fray

(n.) a brawl, a noisy quarrel; (v.) to wear away by rubbing; make ragged or worn; to strain, irritate

aspersion

(n.) a damaging or derogatory statement; the act of slandering or defaming

Feint

(n.) a deliberately deceptive movement; a pretense; (v.) to make a deceptive movement; to make a pretense of

megalomania

(n.) a delusion marked by a feeling of power, wealth, talent, etc., far in excess of reality

lexicon

(n.) a dictionary of a language; the special vocabulary of a person, group, or subject; a compendium

amnesty

(n.) a general pardon for an offense against a government; in general, any act of forgiveness or absolution

apparition

(n.) a ghost or ghostly figure; an unexplained or unusual appearance

Regime

(n.) a government in power; a form or system of rule or management; a period of rule

Travesty

(n.) a grotesque or grossly inferior imitation; a disguise, especially the clothing of the opposite sex; (v.) to ridicule by imitating in a broad or burlesque fashion

innuendo

(n.) a hint, indirect suggestion, or reference (often in a derogatory sense)

demagogue

(n.) a leader who exploits popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power

pundit

(n.) a learned person; one who gives authoritative opinions

semblance

(n.) a likeness; an outward appearance; an apparition

neophyte

(n.) a new convert, beginner, novice

memorandum

(n.) a note to aid one's memory; an informal note or report A form on which a brief message is written describing a transaction

recluse

(n.) a person who leads a life shut up or withdrawn from the world

Tarmac

(n.) a road or runway made of asphalt a black material used for making road surfaces, that consists of small stones mixed with tar

taint

(n.) a stain or spot; a mark of corruption or dishonor; (v.) to stain or contaminate

disrepute

(n.) a state of being held in low regard (The officer fell into disrepute after it was learned that he had disobeyed the orders he had given to his own soldiers.); disgrace

bulwark

(n.) a strong defense or protection, a solid wall-like structure for defense; (v.) to provide such defense or protection

Erect

(v.) - to construct, to raise rigidly upright or straight

redact

(v.) - to revise, edit

Trek

(v.) - to walk, travel by foot

Annex

(v.) To add to, attach: to incorporate;(n.) An attachment or addition

befuddle

(v.) to confuse, make stupid

hoodwink

(v.) to mislead by a trick, deceive

counteract

(v.) to neutralize, make ineffective (The antidote counteracted the effect of the poison.)

commemorate

(v.) to preserve, honor, or celebrate the memory of

Pry

(v.) to pull loose by force; to look at closely or inquisitively; to be nosy about something

Castigate

(v.) to punish severely; to criticize severely

castigate

(v.) to punish severely; to criticize severely

venerate

(v.) to regard with reverence, look up to with great respect

Cryptography

the art of protecting information by transforming it into an unreadable format, called cipher text

Authoritarianism

A political system in which a small group of individuals exercises power over the state without being constitutionally responsible to the public.

handily

1. skillfully or easily 2. in a handy manner; conveniently

Relay

1. to receive and send on information, news, etc. to someone 2. to broadcast television or radio signals

Dred Scott v. Sanford

1857 Supreme Court decision that stated slaves were not citizens: slaves were property no matter where they were living and the Missouri Compromise unconstitutional The case that ruled that slaves were property and could not sue Supreme Court case that decided US Congress did not have the power to prohibit slavery in federal territories and slaves, as private property, could not be taken away without due process - basically slaves would remain slaves in non-slave states and slaves could not sue because they were not citizens

Feudalism

A political system in which nobles are granted the use of lands that legally belong to their king, in exchange for their loyalty, military service, and protection of the people who live on the land

Sponsor

A baptized, confirmed, and practicing Catholic who presents a child or adult for Baptism or Confirmation (and professes the Faith in the case of an infant). This person prays for the one being sponsored and helps with his or her religious instruction. to assume responsibility for someone else; to promise to pay for someone's expenses A person or group who provides resources and support for the project, program, or portfolio and is accountable for enabling success.

Commonwealth

A political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them A self-governing territory associated with another country

investment decision

How a firm builds the asset side of the balance sheet by allocating funds, time, and other resources. the decision to build, buy, or lease plant and equipment; to enter or exit an industry

aphrodisiac

A chemical purported to stimulate sexual desire

Majoritarian

A political theory holding that in a democracy, the government ought to do what the majority of the people want. system of policy making in which those with a numerical majority hold authority Term describing the virtually unchecked power of a parliamentary majority in the UK political system

Grandfather Clause

A clause in registration laws allowing people who do not meet registration requirements to vote if they or their ancestors had voted before 1867.

Symbiosis

A close relationship between two species that benefits at least one of the species.

Buddha

Means "Enlightened One." He is said to have found a path for overcoming suffering.

Sham corporation

A corporation without substance that may be disregarded by piercing the corporate veil.

Private Prisons

A correctional institution operated by a private firm on behalf of a local or state government. Correctional facilities operated by private corporations instead of the government and, therefore, reliant on profits for survival.

Sovereign Country

A country that controls its own government.

Bull Trap

A false move to the upside that does not initiate a new uptrend, but is actually the final rally before a sustained decline, hence "trapping the bulls." A bull trap can be described as a strong rally in the context of a "Bear Market" which traps buyers into believing that the market is turning to the upside. A false signal indicating that a declining trend in a stock or index has reversed and is heading upwards when, in fact, the security will continue to decline.

Gender fluidity

A flexible range of gender expression, with interests and behaviors that may even change from day to day. a flexible range of gender expression, which can change day-to-day and allows for less restrictive and stereotypical gender expectations

grand jury

A jury of 12 to 23 persons who, in private, hear evidence presented by the government to determine whether persons shall be required to stand trial. If the jury believes there is sufficient evidence that a crime was committed, it issues an indictment.

Appropriation

A legislative grant of money to finance a government program or agency

Blacklist

A list of about 500 actors, writers, producers and directors who were not allowed to work on Hollywood films because of their alleged Communist connections. A list of people or products viewed with suspicion or disapproval.

backlog

A listing of product requirements and deliverables to be completed, written as stories, and prioritized by the business to manage and organize the project's work. A prioritized list of features or user stories to add to a program

Trek

A long, slow, and difficult journey

filtration system

Depending on the incoming water supply, a filtration system may be necessary to maintain adequate water quality.

Recall

A measure of memory in which the person must retrieve information learned earlier, as on a fill-in-the-blank test. A procedure for submitting to popular vote the removal of officials from office before the end of their term.l

Characterization

A method an author uses to let readers know more about the characters and their personal traits. the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character

skirmish

A minor fight or battle

Lame duck

A person still in office after he or she has lost a bid for reelection

Gladiator

A person trained to fight another person to the death for public entertainment

political pundit

A person who offers to mass media his or her opinion or commentary on a particular subject area (most typically political analysis, the social sciences, technology or sport) on which he or she is knowledgeable (or can at least appear to be knowledgeable), or considered a scholar in said area.

Practitioner

A person who practices in a profession, such as medicine

practitioner

A person who practices in a profession, such as medicine

disposition

A person's general or natural mood; tendency

Skepticism

A philosophy which suggests that nothing can ever be known for certain.

Purgatory

A place of temporary punishment The state of purification that takes place after death for those who need to be made clean and holy before meeting the all-holy God in Heaven. A state of final purification or cleansing, which one may need to enter following death and before entering Heaven

Affirmative Action

A policy designed to redress past discrimination against women and minority groups through measures to improve their economic and educational opportunities

Tack

A policy or course of action, especially one that differs from a former course of action

Predilection

A preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something

Fairness Doctrine

A principle that formerly obligated broadcasters to present both sides of an issue FCC rule (no longer in effect) that required broadcasters to air a variety of viewpoints on their programs An FCC requirement that broadcasters who air programs on controversial issues provide time for opposing views

hedge fund

A private investment pool, open to wealthy or institutional investors, that is exempt from SEC regulation and can therefore pursue more speculative policies than mutual funds. A private investment organization that employs risky strategies that often made huge profits for investors

Filibuster

A procedural practice in the Senate whereby a senator refuses to relinquish the floor and thereby delays proceedings and prevents a vote on a controversial issue.

Trill

A quavering or vibratory sound, esp. a rapid alternation of sung or played notes.

silver bullet

A quick solution to a difficult problem

Dialect

A regional variety of a language distinguished by vocabulary, spelling, and pronunciation.

Inverse Ratio

A relationship where increasing one value causes another value to get smaller instead of larger.

Federal Election Commission

A six-member bipartisan agency created by the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1974. The federal Election Commission administers and enforces campaign finance laws.

Apartheid

A social policy or racial segregation involving political and economic and legal discrimination against non-whites. Laws (no longer in effect) in South Africa that physically separated different races into different geographic areas.

Sermon

A speech intended to provide religious instruction a talk on a religious or moral subject, especially one given during a church service and based on a passage from the Bible.

Referendum

A state-level method of direct legislation that gives voters a chance to approve or disapprove proposed legislation or a proposed constitutional amendment. a legislative act is referred for final approval to a popular vote by the electorate

Corallary

A statement that follows immediately from a theorem

Lobbying

A strategy by which organized interests seek to influence the passage of legislation by exerting direct pressure on members of the legislature. attempting to influence policy makers Engaging in activities aimed at influencing public officials, especially legislators, and the policies they enact.

Subreddit

A subreddit is a smaller forum within the social website reddit that is dedicated to a specific topic or theme. These are defined by the symbol "/r/" which precedes the unique reddit url of that particular subreddit. There are large subreddits like /r/politics or /r/videos, but they can be as specific as /r/learnuselesstalents ore /r/contagiouslaughter. There are thousands upon thousands of subreddits, and the reddit homepage is composed of the most popular content from every subreddit combined. You can also customize your own reddit homepage by subscribing to your favorite subreddits.

Pony Express

A system of messengers on horseback established in 1860 to carry mail across the United States. A Mail carrying service; ran from 1860-1861; was established to carry mail speedily along the 2000 miles from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Sacramento, California; they could make the trek in 10 days.

Feudal System

A system of trading loyalties for protection in the Middle Ages. A political and social system based on the granting of land in exchange for loyalty, military assistance, and other services

Federalist

A term used to describe supporters of the Constitution during ratification debates in state legislatures.

overarching

encompassing or overshadowing everything

Masquerading

Disguising oneself

Outlier

A value much greater or much less than the others in a data set

transgression

A violation of a law, command, or duty

free market

An economic system in which prices and wages are determined by unrestricted competition between businesses, without government regulation or fear of monopolies.

module

An encapsulated collection of one or more related classes, each with its own methods and attributes.

revenue

An increase in owner's equity resulting from the operation of a business Income

rendition

An interpretation or translation; a performance

Fixture

An item of personal property that has been converted to real property by being permanently affixed to the realty. a permanency; a person or thing remaining fixed, in the same position

Black Friday, 1869

Financial tycoons Jim Fisk and Jay Gould bribed officials in Grant's cabinet to ignore their attempts to corner the gold market; led to the Panic of 1869 After the US Treasury stopped the sale of gold, Gould and Fisk cornered the market so that the price of gold would skyrocket. After the price skyrocketed, they sold their gold at higher prices. Soon after the sale of the US Treasury resumed the sale of US gold and with this increase in the gold supply, the pice of gold and the market crashed.

Prodding

encouragement to do something to poke or jab with or as if with something pointed Poking, jabbing

executive authority

enforce laws

reveling

enjoying festivities to take great pleasure or delight

Student Loan Forgiveness

Borrowers who MAY not have to repay their student loan; available to military personnel, teachers, nurses, child care providers, or borrowers affected by the closure of a school. the discharge of certain student loans is excluded from gross income if the discharge is contingent on the individuals performing certain public services

pencil pusher

Camp clerk. Keeps the payroll, orders supplies, and manages the camp store.

formidable

Causing fear inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable

dismal

Causing great sadness or pessimism

Outsourcing

Hiring workers in other countries to do a set of jobs obtain (goods or a service) from an outside or foreign supplier, especially in place of an internal source. A decision by a corporation to turn over much of the responsibility for production to independent suppliers.

Entrepreneur

a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so. A person who organizes, manages, and takes on the risks of a business.

apologist

a person who speaks in defense of a person, an idea, or a position a person who makes an argument in support of someone or something

itinerary

a route of travel; a record of travel; a guidebook

Bloody Sunday 1965

Demonstration March from Selma to Montgomery Alabama. Protest against voting rights. Peaceful March is turned violent by police violence

Capricorn

December 22-January 19

Crimson

Deep red

Repression

Defense mechanism by which anxiety-provoking thoughts and feelings are forced to the unconscious. keeping distressing thoughts and feelings buried in the unconscious

conspicuous

Easily seen or noticed

The Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program (CICP):

Federal government program directed to compensate certain individuals seriously injured by certain countermeasures (vaccination, medication, device, or other item recommended to diagnose, prevent, or treat a declared pandemic, epidemic or security threat Provides benefits to seriously injured individuals that resulted from using certain antivirals

Supremacy Clause

Federal law is supreme over state law Article VI of the Constitution, which makes the Constitution, national laws, and treaties supreme over state laws when the national government is acting within its constitutional limits.

Collagen

Fibrous protein that gives the skin form and strength

Beer Hall Putsch (1923)

Hitler's abortive attempt—in the wake of the inflation crisis—to topple the pro-Weimar government in Munich; sent to prison for five years where he wrote his incendiary autobiography Mein Kampf; importantly, Hitler realized that the Nazis could not overthrow the Weimar Republic by force, but would have to use constitutional means to gain power gave Hitler and the Nazis national prominence in Germany. failed attempt at revolution when Hitler unsuccessfully tried to seize power in Munich. This uprising resulted in Hitler's arrest, but it did in fact get the Nazi mantra out into the world.

Power Vacuum

Government situation that leaves the door open for political change. The vacuum occurs when government is vulnerable/weak and possibly ready for change initiated by the people. when someone has lost control of something and no one has replaced them a time period where power is to be had, but nobody takes control of it

Patronage

Granting favors or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support

Board of Governors

In the Federal Reserve System, a seven-member board that makes most economic decisions regarding interest rates and the supply of money. the seven-member board that oversees the Federal Reserve System

insensible

Incapable of feeling; unconscious, unaware

disingenuous

Insincere, not genuine

interplay

Interaction, reciprocal relationship or influence; back-and-forth action; action and reaction;

Meager

Lacking in quantity or quality (adj.) poor, scant, unsatisfactory; thin, slight

Attenuation

Loss of power in a signal as it travels from the sending device to the receiving device

A medium

Material through which a wave travels

dispersal

Movement of individuals away from centers of high population density or their area of origin; distribution

Guru

a Hindu or Buddhist religious leader and spiritual teacher; spiritual teacher

Infertility

Not being able to have children

scanty

Not enough or just barely enough; small in size or amount

redundancy

Occurs when a task or activity is unnecessarily repeated

Cesar Chavez

Organized Union Farm Workers (UFW); help migratory farm workers gain better pay & working conditions Non-violent leader of the United Farm Workers from 1963-1970. Organized laborers in California and in the Southwest to strike against fruit and vegetable growers. Unionized Mexican-American farm workers. 1927-1993. Farm worker, labor leader, and civil-rights activist who helped form the National Farm Workers Association, later the United Farm Workers.

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Reorganization of a business where company can operate with pre-bankruptcy management in place while the entitlement of lenders and investors are reorganized to replace a failed capital structure. protects an insolvent firm from creditors during a period of reorganization to restore profitability

impetus

That which drives one; momentum; a moving force

Anti-Apartheid Movement

The Anti-Apartheid Movement (AAM), originally known as the Boycott Movement, was a British organisation that was at the centre of the international movement opposing South Africa's system of apartheid and supporting South Africa's non-whites. A general name for the international movement to oppose white minority rule in South Africa

Norse

The Norwegian language, especially in its medieval form

foreclosure crisis of 2008

The United States entered a mortgage crisis in 2007 and lead through the mid 2000s. This was caused by people's greed. Too much money was borrowed from banks. In 2008 when people couldn't pay off their credit, the banks started foreclosing houses cause the foreclosure crisis of 2008. More than 1 million houses were foreclosed. Real GDP was contracted and didn't start growing again until 2010. Unemployment raised to 10% and went down to 7.6% in 2013.

prima donna

an overly vain person

Net gain

The amount of money one has after subtracting expenses from income When income is greater than expenses

Mechanization

The application of machinery to manufacturing and other activities. Ex: Among the first processes to be mechanized were the spinning of cotton thread and the weaving of cloth in late-eighteenth- and early-nineteenth-century England. (p. 603) In agriculture, the replacement of human labor with technology or machines.

Internal promotion

The appointment of a current, active classified employee (i.e. from within the organisation) to a position in a higher salary range than the one to which the employee is presently assigned. A promotion is also advancement to a position that requires performing accountabilities of significantly increased complexity or responsibility.

Rugged Individualism

The belief that all individuals, or nearly all individuals, can succeed on their own and that government help for people should be minimal. Popularly said by Hertbert Hoover. Belief that success comes through individual effort and private enterprise. Herbert Hoover's belief that people must be self-reliant and not depend upon the federal government for assistance.

Freerider

a person who does not pay for a good or service but who benefits from it when it is provided someone who consumes a resource without working or contributing to the resource's upkeep a person who receives the benefit of a good but avoids paying for it

quantum physics

The branch of physics that is the general study of the microworld of photons, atoms, and nuclei Branch of science that deals with discrete, indivisible units of energy called quanta as described by the Quantum Theory

immune system

The cells and tissues that recognize and attack foreign substances in the body a complex response system that protects the body from bacteria, viruses, and other foreign substances A system (including the thymus and bone marrow and lymphoid tissues) that protects the body from foreign substances and pathogenic organisms by producing the immune response

masochist

a person who gains satisfaction from suffering physical or psychological pain

water cycle

The continual movement of water among Earth's atmosphere, oceans, and land surface through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation The continuous process by which water moves from Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back

Easter

The day on which Christians celebrate Jesus' resurrection from the dead

Industrialization

The development of industries for the machine production of goods.

Industrialization

The development of industries for the machine production of goods. the development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale.

Boston Massacre

The first bloodshed of the Amercan Revolution, as British guards at the Boston Customs House opened fire on a crowd killing five americans The first bloodshed of the American Revolution (1770), as British guards at the Boston Customs House opened fire on a crowd killing five Americans

Colonisers

The first plants that arrive in an area.

Aquarius

a constellation pictured as a man carrying water January 20 - February 18

Picketing

The gathering of striking workers at a business site as a sign of protest

Eden

The name of the garden in which God placed Adam and Eve.; paradise

Allocable

The nature of costs that have been assigned to one or more cost objectives, in reasonable and realistic proportion to the benefit provided or other equitable relationship.

paradox

a contradiction or dilemma A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.

Co-op

a cooperative buying store that allows members to buy goods and equipment directly from producers

county clerk

The officer who serves as the county's chief record keeper and election officer.

abdication

a formal resignation and renunciation of powers

approval ratings

The percentage of survey respondents who say that they "approve" or "strongly approve" of the way the president is doing his job.

heir presumptive

The person who is first in line of succession but whose position could be displaced by a new heir with a better claim a person who expects to inherit but whose right can be defeated by the birth of a nearer relative

heir apparent

The person who is likely to be the next leader of a firm. In some family firms, the choice of the heir apparent is influenced by a gender bias (males are given preferential treatment) and/or a birth order bias (older siblings are given preferential treatment).

executive

The person who runs the government and sees that the laws are carried out

Masochist

a person who gains satisfaction from suffering physical or psychological pain one who enjoys his or her own pain and suffering

Mutual Exclusion

The requirement that when one process is in a critical section that accesses shared resources, no other process may be in a critical section that accesses any of those shared resources.

Sous Chef

The second in command in a kitchen; the person ranking next after the head chef.

Inception Date

The start date of a fund

apologist

a person who makes an argument in support of someone or something

Commerce Clause

The section of the Constitution in which Congress is given the power to regulate trade among the states and with foreign countries. The clause in the Constitution (Article I, Section 8, Clause 1) that gives Congress the power to regulate all business activities that cross state lines or affect more than one state or other nations.

Likeness

The state of being similar; something that is similar.

Ontology

The study of being - what it means to say something exists or is real

food packaging

The study of how packaging is used to preserve food after it has been processed and contain it through distribution

astrophysics

The study of the properties and interactions of planets, stars, galaxies, and other astronomical objects.

Inertia

The tendency of an object to resist a change in motion

superstring theory

The theory that conceives of particles as strings in 10 dimensions of space and time; the current contender for a theory of everything. A set of theories that hopes to describe the nature of spacetime and matter at a more fundamental level than is presently possible

Convection

The transfer of heat by the movement of a fluid Process by which, in a fluid being heated, the warmer part of the mass will rise and the cooler portions will sink.

Motion for the Release of Evidence

There may be evidence being held by the prosecution that is materially important to the defense.

Damning

To condemn someone to a certain punishment or eternal fate. to condemn someone to a certain punishment or fate

manufacture

To make something, especially on a large scale using machinery.

abstain

To not do something; refrain, withdraw

Coax

To persuade or urge in a gentle way

retort

To respond critically or sarcastically

Redacted

To select and adapt written material to serve an author's purpose. (v.) - to revise, edit

Unloading

To sell at a loss

Peddling

Trying to sell try to sell by going house to house (illegaly drug or stolen items).

peddling

Trying to sell try to sell by going house to house (illegaly drug or stolen items).

Fury

Uncontrollable anger or rage

piggy backing

When a manufacturer goes overseas and asks its suppliers to continue doing business abroad with him, the suppliers are said to be piggy backing on that customer's efforts. The process of connecting to a wireless network without the permission of the owner of the network.

Editorializing

When a reporter provides his or her opinion to the reader. Opinionated comments that go beyond just stating the straightforward reporting Writing that departs from the narrative or dramatic mode and instructs the reader how to think or feel about the events of a story or the behavior of a character.

Delegating

When the leader turns responsibility for key behaviors over to employees Process of transferring authority and responsibility to another member of the health care team to complete a task, while retaining accountability giving managers and employees the power to run things and make decisions

American Legion

World War I veterans' group that promoted patriotism and economic benefits for former servicemen WWI veterans' group that promoted patriotism and economic benefits for former servicemen Founded in Paris in 1919 by Colonel Theodore Roosevelt. Was distinguished for its militant patriotism, conservatism, and zealous anti-radicalism, but was notorious for aggressive lobbying for veterans' benefits.

framework

a basic set of ideas used to develop a larger plan; structure

Slab

a broad, flat piece

ruffian

a brutal, lawless; tough, rowdy person

Duplex

a building that is divided into two separate homes

invocation

a call (usually upon a higher power) for assistance, support, or inspiration; a prayer

Promiscuity

a casual approach to sexual love with no regard to faithful commitment

retailer

a channel intermediary that sells mainly to consumers a business whose sales come primarily from retailing

Arch nemesis

a chief enemy

Voyaging

a course of travel or passage, especially a long journey by water to a distant place.

loony

a crazy or silly person

Felony

a crime, typically one involving violence, regarded as more serious than a misdemeanor, and usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.

Plight

a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation (n.) a sorry condition or state; (v.) to pledge, promise solemnly

Cryptocurrency

a digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for security a system that relies upon encryption techniques rather than banks to regulate the generation of units of currency and verify the transfer of funds A digital currency in which encryption techniques are used to regulate the generation of units of currency and verify the transfer of funds.

democratizing

a force to make everyone equal; equalizing introduce a democratic system or democratic principles to

assemblyman

a member of the lower house of a state legislature when that house is called the Assembl

Burgher

a member of the middle class who lived in a city or town

microcosm

a miniature world or universe; a group or system viewed as the model of a larger group or system

peccadillo

a minor offense; a misdeed a small sin or fault

self-expression

a motive for choosing behaviors that are intended to reflect and express the self-concept using a variety of styles and skills to express thoughts, feelings, and needs

fossil fuels

a natural fuel such as coal or gas, formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms. Coal, oil, natural gas, and other fuels that are ancient remains of plants and animals.

Dialect

a particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region or social group. A regional variety of a language distinguished by vocabulary, spelling, and pronunciation.

commision

a percentage of the money received from a sale amount paid to an employee based on a percentage of the employees sales

Musings

a period of reflection or thought

Blighter

a persistently annoying person a person who is regarded with contempt, irritation, or pity

confidant

a person entrusted with secrets

Industrialist

a person involved in the ownership and management of industry. a person whose wealth comes from the ownership of industrial businesses and who favors government policies that support industry

hypochondriac

a person obsessed with health; having imaginary illnesses

contemporaries

a person or thing living or existing at the same time as another of the same time or era; about the same age

caregiver

a person that provides care for and meets the needs of someone else

Middlemen

a person who buys goods from producers and sells them to retailers or consumers. In trading systems, those dealers who operate between the original buyers and the retail merchants who sell to consumers.

Heuristic

a problem solving approach (algorithm) to find a satisfactory solution where finding an optimal or exact solution is impractical or impossible. a simple thinking strategy that often allows us to make judgments and solve problems efficiently; usually speedier but also more error-prone than algorithms

Filtering

a process of change in the use of a house, from single-family owner occupancy to abandonment The influence on public opinion that results from journalists' and editors' decisions about which of many potential news stories to report.

attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

a psychological disorder marked by extreme inattention and/or hyperactivity and impulsivity

proliferation

a rapid increase in numbers

Motive

a reason for doing something

magnetic field

a region around a magnetic material or a moving electric charge within which the force of magnetism acts. the region around a magnet where the magnetic force is exerted

Second Great Awakening

a revival of religious feeling and belief from the 1800s to the 1840s A series of religious revivals starting in 1801, based on Methodism and Baptism. Stressed a religious philosophy of salvation through good deeds and tolerance for all Protestant sects. The revivals attracted women, Blacks, and Native Americans.

faux pas

a slip in manners or conduct; a social blunder

Parish

a small administrative district typically having its own church and a priest or pastor.

Vermon

a small rodent

industrial society

a society that depends on science and technology to produce its basic goods and services a society that depends on mechanization to produce its goods and services

recall election

a special election called by voters to remove an elected official before his/her term expires. an election during the term of an elected government official in which citizens vote directly on whether to remove the individual from office

podiatrist

a specialist in care for the feet; foot doctor

utterance

a spoken word, statement, or vocal sound

clinical trials

a strict series of tests that evaluates the effectiveness and safety of a medical treatment in humans experiments that study the effectiveness of medical treatments on actual patients

Penchant

a strong attraction/inclination or liking

Pupils

a student in school

Dullard

a stupid, insensitive

dullard

a stupid, insensitive person

Cretin

a stupid, obtuse, or mentally defective person

Bossa Nova

a style of Brazilian music derived from samba but placing more emphasis on melody and less on percussion.

subsidy

a sum of money granted by the government or a public body to assist an industry or business so that the price of a commodity or service may remain low or competitive. government payment to encourage or protect a certain economic activity A government payment that supports a business or market

ambush

a surprise attack

Foray

a surprise attack (n.) a quick raid, especially for plunder; a venture into some field of endeavor; (v.) to make such a raid

Revelation

a surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one that is made known in a dramatic way.

Feudal System

a system of social stratification based on a hereditary nobility who were responsible for and served by a lower stratum of forced laborers called serfs

Filibuster

a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches A lengthy speech designed to delay or kill the vote on a bill; used only in the Senate A procedural practice in the Senate whereby a senator refuses to relinquish the floor and thereby delays proceedings and prevents a vote on a controversial issue.

outtake

a take that is not included in the final version of a film

Cab Calloway

a talented drummer, saxophonist, and singer, formed another important jazz orchestra, which played at Harlem's Savoy Ballroom and the Cotton Club, alternating with Duke Ellington.

Tarp

a tarpaulin sheet or cover.

undertaking

a task, assignment, or project something someone decides to do or start

Prodigal Son

a wasteful son who disappoints his father

Do gooder

a well-meaning but unrealistic or interfering philanthropist or reformer. a person who tries to help other people but who does it in a way that is annoying

Broker

a wholesaler who does not take title to goods and whose function is to bring buyers and sellers together and assist in negotiation

victim

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance a person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event or action.

doable

able to be done; feasible; possible

satisfactory

adequate; good enough to fulfill the need

pervious

adj. Admitting the entrance or passage of another substance.

Espoused

adopt or support (a cause, belief, or way of life)

stricken

affected by something overwhelming;heartbroken

Rapaciously

aggressively greedy or grasping; greedily

affirmative

agreeing with; supporting Answering yes; to a question at issue.

Reconciliation

agreement after a quarrel A congressional process through which program authorizations are revised to achieve required savings. It usually also includes tax or other revenue adjustments.

Shaman

an ancient doctor, healer, or priest, they were called upon for religious ceremonies A person who is believed to have the power to cure the sick and forecast and control the future The single person who takes on the roles of priest, counselor, and physician and acts as a conduit to the supernatural world in a shamanist culture.

ghoul

an evil spirit or ghost revolting in an unnatural or morbid way; suggestive of someone who robs graves or otherwise preys on them

expenditure

an expense; the amount needed to be paid out An amount of money spent.

Guise

an external appearance, cover, mask

bid rigging

an illegal, anticompetitive practice in which two or more firms agree in advance which one will submit the lowest bid for a contract offered through a competitive bidding process competitors' agreement that one bidder will have the lowest bid for a particular job

ailment

an illness, typically a minor one; sickness

bogeyman

an imaginary evil spirit, referred to typically to frighten children.

Proliferation

an increase in number, multiplication

proliferation

an increase in number, multiplication

Securities and Exchange Commission

an independent agency of the government that regulates financial markets and investment companies monitors the stock market and enforces laws regulating the sale of stocks and bonds

sex trafficking

an industry in which children are coerced, kidnapped, sold, or deceived into sexual encounters the recruitment and control of persons for sexual exploitation

unionized

an industry or business in which employees have formed a union to negotiate on their behalf with management in such matters as pay, working conditions, hours, and benefits

walkabout

an informal stroll among a crowd conducted by an important visitor

Homer

ancient Greek epic poet who is believed to have written the Iliad and the Odyssey (circa 850 BC)

indignation

anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment

Ire

anger, rage

mutual fund

an institution that sells shares to the public and uses the proceeds to buy a portfolio of stocks and bonds an investment program funded by shareholders that trades in diversified holdings and is professionally managed. fund that pools the savings of many individuals and invests this money in a variety of stocks, bonds, and other financial assets

directive

an instruction or order given by someone in authority

gauge

an instrument for measuring or testing; to measure

Affront

an insult

indignity

an insult to one's pride; offensive or humiliating treatment

House Un-American Activities Committee

an investigative committee of the United States House of Representatives. In 1969, the House changed the committee's name to "House Committee on Internal Security".When the House abolished the committee in 1975, its functions were transferred to the House Judiciary Committee (HUAC) committee formed in the House of Representatives in the 1930s to investigate radical groups in the United States; it later came to focus on the threat of communism in the United States during World War II and the Cold War A congressional committee created to search out disloyal Americans & Communists.

memento mori

an object serving as a warning or reminder of death, such as a skull

Praetor

an official of the Roman Republic in charge of enforcing civil law

Array

an orderly arrangement A large group of people or things

institution

an organization founded and united for a specific purpose An ongoing organization that performs certain functions for society.

Polity

an organized society, such as a nation, state, church, or other organization, having a specific form of government

polity

an organized society, such as a nation, state, church, or other organization, having a specific form of government

contour

an outline, especially one representing or bounding the shape or form of something

Brokered

arrange or negotiate (a settlement, deal, or plan).

chronology

arrangement of events in time

intangible assets

assets that do not have physical substance Rights, privileges, and competitive advantages that result from the ownership of long-lived assets that do not possess physical substance.

ADD

attention deficit disorder

Beckons

attracts or lures by tempting with something desirable

mediocre

average, ordinary, undistinguished

Shirking

avoid or neglect (a duty or responsibility).

Shirking

avoiding work; neglect The behavior of a worker who is putting forth less than the agreed-to effort.

Hence

away from here

Revelation

enlightening or astonishing disclosure a surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one that is made known in a dramatic way.

rudimentary

basic; elementary; in the earliest stages of development

Mused

be absorbed in thought; pondered

Pyrex

be feverish; fever, heat

Presiding

be in the position of authority in a meeting or gathering

Courting

be involved with romantically, typically with the intention of marrying

adjoin

be next to; be in contact with; border; abut

Flog

beat severely with a whip or rod

Throbbing

beating rapidly or strongly

burgeoning

begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish

Solitary

being alone; lacking the company of others

Synchretism

blending of two or more religious belief systems into a new system, or the incorporation into a religious tradition of beliefs from unrelated traditions when elements of two or more cultures blend together

bleary

blurred; dimmed

pelting

bombarding; striking rapidly and repeatedly

plucky

brave and spirited; courageous

valient

brave, courageous

scuffle

brawl; fight

memos

brief printed documents traditionally used for the routine, day-to-day exchange of information within an organization form of business communication used to communicate with people within the same company

succinct

brief, concise, clearly expressed

succinct

brief, concise; clearly expressed

ingratiate

bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them (v.) to make oneself agreeable and thus gain favor or acceptance by others (sometimes used in a critical or derogatory sense)

lucrative

bringing in money; profitable

Redux

brought back; revived.; restored

Blindsided

caught off guard

perplexed

completely baffled; very puzzled

bewildered

completely puzzled or confused

Morality

concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong

Terse

concise; to the point

damnation

condemnation to eternal punishment in hell

multidisciplinary approach

consists of psychologists, psychiatrists, internists, pediatricians, nutritionists, social workers, dietician, and nurse specialities a planned and coordinated program of care involving two or more health professions for the purpose of improving health care as a result of their joint contributions.

prolonged

continuing for a long time or longer than usual; lengthy.; extended

counter-intuitive

contrary to what common sense would suggest

colloquial

conversational; Characteristic of ordinary conversation rather than formal speech or writing

Obamacare

created by Obama, a national healthcare plan aimed at reforming the american healthcare system. The main focus is on regulating the health insurance industry and reducing spending and healthcare Requires all US citizens to have healthcare and requires those who do not to pay a penalty.

bereft

deprived of; made unhappy through a loss

Fathoms

depths of water

contemptible

deserving contempt; despicable

ignominious

deserving or causing public disgrace or shame

Deplorable

deserving strong condemnation Deeply regrettable; unfortunate Sad, pitiful

Somber

dark, gloomy; depressed or melancholy in spirit

pragmatic

dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations

pragmatic

dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations; practical

Guile

deceit; trickery

Adoration

deep love and respect

heart-rending

deeply upsetting; heartbreaking

Trounced

defeat heavily in a contest

contrived

deliberately created rather than arising naturally or spontaneously

accosting

demanding, approaching to speak to agressively attacking

Weimar Republic (Germany)

democracy seemed to take root in 1923, convinced that economic prosperity demanded good relations with the Western powers, elections held regularly did not handle the Depression well; people lost money and their pensions; high inflation German republic founded after the WWI and the downfall of the German Empire's monarchy.

covetous

desiring something owned by another; greedy

Plateauing

developing tolerance to a particular steroid Where progress seems to halt within a training programme and it takes some time to move on to the next level.

pious

devoutly religious

dissidance

difference of opinion

Deviant

differing from the norm a person who breaks significant societal or group norms

unimaginable

difficult or impossible to imagine or comprehend

perplexing

difficult to understand; confusing, puzzling

antithetical

directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible sharply contrasted in character or purpose Directly opposed, opposite; involving antithesis (the rhetorical act of placing two phrases opposite one another for contrast, as in love me or hate me)

Discords

disagreements

censorious

disapproving; critical

incredulous

disbelieving, skeptical

punditry

discussion among learned persons, "those in the know"

devious

dishonest or deceptive; tricky (adj.) straying or wandering from a straight or direct course; done or acting in a shifty or underhanded way

ignoble

dishonorable; shameful

Turbulent

disorderly, riotous, violent; stormy

Dispensing

distribution, delivery, disposing, or giving away a drug, medicine, prescription, or chemical.

manifold

diverse, varied, many

lackluster

dull; monotonous; bland

Combative

eager to fight

Burgess

elected representative to an assembly In colonial times, a member of the lower house of the legislature of Maryland or Virginia.

incarnate

embodied in human form

Belches

emit gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth.

homogeneity

evenness; uniformity the quality or state of being all the same or all of the same kind

Introspection

examination of one's own thoughts and feelings

Idoltary

excessive or blind adoration; worship of an object

doting

excessively fond, loving to excess

prissy

excessively proper; affectedly correct; prim

charismatic

exercising a compelling charm that inspires devotion in others; charming

inherent

existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute

burgeoning

expanding or growing rapidly

tongue-in-cheek

expressing a thought in a way that appears to be sincere, but is actually joking; insincere

Effusive

expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner emotionally excessive; overly demonstrative

Ouster

expulsion, ejection

extrapolate

extend; predict on the basis of known data to infer or estimate by extending or projecting known information

ethereal

extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world (adj.) light, airy, delicate; highly refined; suggesting what is heavenly (rather than earthbound)

mortified

extremely embarrassed

preciptious

extremely steep

rollicking

exuberantly lively and amusing; carefree

phenomena

fact, event, or circumstance that can be observed, usually considered extraordinary or remarkable

cascading

falling or tumbling

pseudo

false, deceptive, fake

Attuned

familiar with someone or something so that you can understand or recognize them or it, and act in an appropriate way

validiction

farewell speech the action of saying farewell

thronged

filled with great numbers crowded together

downsized

fired

discharged

fired, released

meandering

following a winding course winding back and forth; rambling

on the heels of

following closely after immediately following

ensuing

following immediately afterward

Affinity

fondness; liking; similarity

Duped

fooled or tricked

Essentialization

for a given group, erases differences --> all women, men, Afganis are the same Pinning the experience of one individual as the "poster board" experience for an entire group process by which political elites craft what is and isn't part of what it means to be a certain identity

pro bono

for free for the public good

pro tempore

for the time being, temporarily

Mental Health Parity Act (1996)

forbids health care plans from placing lifetime or annual limits on mental health coverage that are less generous than those placed on medical or surgical benefits.

Inotropic

force of contraction

shoehorned

forced into a limited or tight space force into an inadequate space

portentous

foreshadowing an event to come; causing wonder or awe; self-consciously weighty, pompous

derived

formed or developed from something else

christening

giving a Christian name at baptism; the official ceremony in which something is named

Phosphorescent

giving off light without heat; glowing

restricted free agent

free to solicit offers from other teams but not to sign with them term used to describe a player who is able to shop their services around to other teams on the condition that the player's current team may match other team's offers within a specific time frame and therefore retain the player shop services around but current team retains the right to match the best offer

ripe

fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used

fawning

gaining the favor of another by acting overly kind or by using flattery

garnered

gathered and stored

valorize

give or ascribe value or validity to (something)

Lodged

given a place to stay

ignoramus

ignorant, stupid person; dunce; dolt; dullard; nincompoop

Defective

imperfect or faulty not working properly

inexpressible

impossible to put into words

inseperable

impossible to seperate

Busily

in a busy manner; actively; busy

en masse

in a group; all together

inexplicably (adv)

in a way that is difficult or impossible to explain

scantily

in a way that is small or insufficient in quantity or amount

consanant

in agreement, accord, harmony; any letter of the alphabet that is not a vowel

Demonstrably

in an obvious and provable manner

Preening

in birds, the act of grooming and maintaining their feathers

pursuant

in conformance to or agreement with in accordance with

Extremis

in extreme circumstances, especially at the point of death

hampering

interfering, impeding, hindering

encroachment

intrusion on a person's territory, rights, etc.

vivacity

liveliness of spirit; animation

Interdisciplinary

involving two or more areas of knowledge

seclusion

isolation from others, solitude

jubilation

joy, celebration, exultation a feeling of extreme joy

gauging

judging, measuring, or determining the state of something

unconscious

not within thought; not awake a reservoir of mostly unacceptable thoughts, wishes, feelings, and memories

Compartmentalization

keeping two conflicting beliefs separated so that one need not be conscious of the conflict between them

Slain

killed

omniscient

knowing everything; having unlimited awareness or understanding

intuitive

knowing something by instinct; untaught

discord

lack of agreement, tension, strife; disagreement

incompetence

lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications

Scorn

lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike; contempt

timidity

lack of self-confidence or courage the state of being easily frightened

rudderless

lacking a clear sense of one's aims or principles

rudderless

lacking a clear sense of one's aims or principles Lacking in direction, control, or coherence - no clear plan

listless

lacking energy and enthusiasm

feeble

lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness; weak

Bemoan

lament; moan for; express sorrow or disapproval of

Alighted

landed or settled after a flight

Christendom

large community of Christians spread across the world

latterly

lately, recently

hereinafter

later/further in this document

Idle

lazy; inactive

Roy Wilkins

leader of NAACP, Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, etc. a prominent civil rights activist in the United States from the 1930s to the 1970s. His most notable role was in his leadership of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).

withered

lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness; dried up; shriveled

Exiting

leaving

Litany

lengthy recitation; repetitive chant any long, repetitive, or dull recital

Non-western cultures

less receptive to democracy raised in close physical contact with adults, but also raised by siblings, integrated into webs of mutual support

abating

lessening

conversational

like natural-sounding talk or informal conversation

homocidal

likely to kill; referring to the killing of a person

led astray

misled, confused, deceived, misguided

rheumy

moist, damp, wet (especially of air); watery

unsavory

morally offensive distasteful or disagreeable

infringing

moving in on someone's space or rights; violating, trespassing

Blundering

moving unsteadily ; making a mistake through stupidity or carelessness; clumsy

symbiotic

mutually beneficial; supporting one another's life

lawmaker

n. A legislator.

freemason

n. A member of an ancient secret fraternity originally confined to skilled artisans.

dignitary

n. A person who holds a high rank or position of honor.

confectionery

n. The candy collectively that a confectioner makes or sells, as candy.

vantage point

n. a position that allows a clear view or understanding, an advantageous position

footman

n. a servant who serves at table, tends the door, and runs errands

Dunce

n. stupid person

Offing

near future

approximation

near or close estimate (n.) the quality of coming near to identity

Adjacent

near, next to, adjoining

collective bargaining

negotiation of wages and other conditions of employment by an organized body of employees. Process by which a union representing a group of workers negotiates with management for a contract

perpetual

never ending or changing; continuing forever

unrelenting

never giving up; non-stop

incessant

never stopping, going on all the time

indelible

not able to be erased or removed; memorable

indistinguishable

not able to be identified as different or distinct; exactly alike

unbefitting

not appropriate; unsuitable

unwary

not aware of danger; not watchful or cautious

Speculative

not based on fact or investigation

irrational

not based on reason or logic

Enduring

not diminishing; lasting

unsentimental

not emotional; unaffected by emotional matters

pent-up

not expressed or released; held in

spurious

not genuine, not true, not valid

inadequate

not good enough

intangible

not material unable to be touched or grasped; not having physical presence

preturnatural

not normal or usual

Seldom

not often; rarely

unconventional

not ordinary or typical

Barren

not productive, bare, empty

disreputable

not respectable, not esteemed

disreputable

not respectable; having a bad reputation

Brute

not showing reason; animal-like; raw A savagely violent person or animal

irrespective

not taking (something) into account; regardless of.

inoperable

not working; not able to be fixed or cured

hindu extremist Nathuram Godse

on 30 January 1948, Mohandas Gandhi was assassinated by him

au contraire (adv)

on the contrary

Prompt

on time; done without delay to encourage

compartment

one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided

Classicist

one versed in the study of ancient Greek and Latin

arbiter

one who decides; a judge

Exorcist

one who expels evil spirits

Hack

one who forfeits professional integrity in exchange for money or reward

potentate

one who has the power and position to rule over others; monarch

Exhibitionist

one who likes to show off and get attention

druggist

one who sells medicine : pharmacist.

toiler

one who works hard.

demonstrative

openly expressive of emotions

incompatible

opposed in nature, not able to live or work together

Mirage

optical illusion

Vendetta

prolonged feud marked by bitter hostility

vendetta

prolonged feud marked by bitter hostility a prolonged feud, often between two families, characterized by retaliatory acts of revenge; any act motivated by vengeance

Fealty Oath

promise of loyalty The Bond that A lord had with his serfs. It stated that if a serf agreed to be bound to his land and gave a portion of his crops to his lord. The lord, in return, would offer the serf land and protection from raids

Brash

prone to act in a hasty manner; impudent

auspices

protection or support; patronage

subatomic particles

protons, neutrons, electrons

inconclusive

providing no clear answer or solution

loony bin

psychiatric hospital

panhandling

public begging for food or money; begging stopping people on the street to ask them for food or money

municipalize

put under ownership of local government; make into a political unit as a city

Confounding

puzzling; baffling

mystifying

puzzling; enigmatic; confusing

poignancy

quality of being deeply moving; keenness of emotion

queries

questions; inquiries; doubts in the mind; reservations

expeditiously

quickly and efficiently

Rearing

raising

Embattled

ready for battle or involved in battle, conflict, or struggle; surrounded by problems

pliability

receptive to change; adaptable.; flexibility

Temerity

recklessness; a foolish disregard of danger

Forensic

referring to legal proceedings or formal debate or rhetoric

Prolitariat

refers to members of the poor working class

52 week range

reflects the lowest and highest price at which a stock has traded in the previous 52 weeks The highest price to the lowest price for a stock during the year.

Persistent

refusing to give up

palatial

relating to a palace; magnificent Suitable for or resembling a palace, magnificent

conspirational

relating to a secret plan or unlawful act

Feudal

relating to a system in which people (called "vassals") were given protection and the use of land, in return for loyalty, payments, and services to a lord

Pavlovian

relating to obtaining an innate response to something by changing a previously neutral stimulus

Herbal

relating to plants

primitive

relating to, denoting, or preserving the character of an early stage in the evolutionary or historical development of something.

sponsorship

relationship in which an organization provides funds or in-kind resources in exchange for publication of its name a public relations strategy in which a company spends money to support an issue, cause, or event that is consistent with corporate objectives, such as improving brand awareness or enhancing corporate image loop

manscaping

removing body hair by having it waxed or lasered off

Iteration

repeated interactions with the same partners

Impedance

resistance to the flow of energy

Stonewalling

responding with silence and a lack of expression on your face withdrawing from a conversation or an interaction

Sanctions

restrictions intended to enforce international law Stopping trade, enacting economic restrictions, no gunding

In earnest

resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction; serious and sincere

Revelatory

revealing something previously unknown

moral discipline

right speech, right action, right livelihood

bristling

rising like bristles; showing irritation

pecarious

risky; uncertain

coarse

rough (in texture)

inpertinent

rude and disrespectful

Dismissed

sent away; rejected

solemn

serious

Scuttlebutt

rumor or gossip

pitiful

sad, pathetic

mariner

sailor; seaman

direct marketing

sales and promotional techniques that deliver promotional materials individually

chides

scold or rebuke; expresses disapproval

alter ego

second self

grandstanding

seek to attract applause or favorable attention from spectators or the media

reclusive

seeking or preferring seclusion or isolation withdrawn, hermit-like

Qualitative Research

seeks in-depth, open-ended responses, not yes or no answers informal research methods, including observation, following social media sites, in-depth interviews, focus groups, and projective techniques research that relies on what is seen in field or naturalistic settings more than on statistical data

percolating

seeping; filtering

eclectic

selecting from or made up from a variety of sources/styles

Brash

self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way

panache

self-confidence; a showy manner a confident and stylish manner, dash; a strikingly elaborate or colorful display

pomposity

self-important behavior; excessive self esteem

complacent

self-satisfied; smug

Short Selling

selling stock borrowed from a broker that must be replaced at a later time

ostentatious

showy, pretentious

interplanetary

situated or traveling between planets; between or among planets

Tact

skill in dealing with people in difficult situations a keen sense for what is appropriate or tasteful in delicate situations

dexterity

skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands

Guff

slang for back talk; a disrespectful response; gossip

Dolt

slow-thinking stupid person; CF. dull

boutique

small shop specializing in fashionable clothes

cascade

small waterfall

staggering

so great, shocking, or surprising that it is difficult to believe, astounding

Intergenerational

social mobility from one generation to another

omission

someone or something that has been left out or excluded

Purists

someone who insists on great precision and correctness and very traditional

Monstrosity

something hideous or frightful

remnant

something left over a small part remaining behind

Encrypted

something put into a hidden code Encoded; converted from one system of communication to another

phantom

something that has appearance but no reality; apparition; ghost; specter

Presently

soon

Grating

sounding harsh and unpleasant

sintillate

sparkle

scintallating

sparkling or shining brightly

glinting

sparkling, shining

Gaped

stared with the mouth open, as in wonder or surprise

bereavement

state of being deprived of something valuable or beloved; state of being bereaved or bereft

heterogeneity

state of being dissimilar, composition from unlike elements variation in quality

ostensible

stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so; apparent

Dour

stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored

Piqued

stimulate (interest or curiosity)

errant

straying from the right course or from accepted standards wandering or straying mistaken; straying from the proper course

fortified

strengthen (a place) with defensive works so as to protect it against attack.

Purism

strict observance of or insistence on traditional correctness, especially of language

Loathing

strong dislike or disgust; hatred

impregnability

strong enough to resist or withstand attack; not to be taken by force, unconquerable

disavowed

strongly disowned or denied to deny responsibility for or connection with

obstinate

stubborn

hardheaded

stubborn or willful

pervicacious

stubborn, obstinate

intractable

stubborn; obstinate; hard to move forward

Epistemology

study of knowledge

Paranoiac

subject to delusions of hostility

Discretionary

subject to one's own judgment

lubricant

substances that are applied to surfaces to reduce the friction between the surfaces

Effective

successful in producing a desired or intended result

guffaw

sudden loud laughter

Derailing

suddenly changing the subject when you are uncomfortable or bored.

bereaved

suffering the loss of a loved one deprived or left desolate, especially through death

Menacing

suggesting the presence of danger; threatening

Conjure

summon into action or bring into existence to summon or bring into being as if by magic

definitive

supplying a final answer; conclusive (adj.) conclusive, final, representing the limit of what can be done

conducive

supportive; encouraging; helping to bring aboutf

castration

surgical excision of testicles or ovaries

capitulation

surrender; ending resistance

encompassing

surrounding; including

retort

swift reply To respond critically or sarcastically

Toggling

switching between two options

Depositions

sworn testimony recorded and transcribed by a court reporter testimony taken down in writing Oral questions asked of parties and witnesses under oath.

private enterprise

system where the means of production (resources and businesses) are owned and operated by private individuals or groups of private individuals economic system that allows individuals to pursue their own interests without undue governmental restriction

Opportunism

taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others grabbing opportunities; seeking unprincipled advantage

Precocious

talented beyond one's age (adj.) showing unusually early development (especially in talents and mental capacity)

bloviate

talk at length, especially in an inflated or empty way

stem cell research

technology that takes primitive human cells and develops them into most any of the 220 varieties of cells in the human body using adult or embryonic stem cells that can be made into specialized cells

seductive

tempting and attractive; enticing

Tenner

ten pounds

suggestive

tending to suggest or imply

suggestive

tending to suggest/imply an idea

Redeemer

term for white southern Democrats who returned to power after 1870

deja vu

that eerie sense that "I've experienced this before." Cues from the current situation may subconsciously trigger retrieval of an earlier experience.

expiation

the act of making amends or reparation for guilt or wrongdoing; atonement

reclaimation

the act of making something useful again

relegation

the act of moving to a lower position/division; demotion

espionage

the act of spying, especially a government spy obtaining secrets of another government

implication

the act of suggesting or hinting

forward-thinking

the act of thinking about and planning for the future, not just the present

reception

the act or instance of receiving or meeting

disclosure

the action of making new or secret information known

allocation

the action or process of allocating or distributing something.

conveyance

the action or process of transporting someone or something from one place to another.

Tangibles

the appearance of physical facilities, equipment, personnel, and communication materials

propulsion

the force that drives something forward, or forward motion

ideation

the formation of thoughts or ideas, such as suicidal ideation (thoughts of suicide)

Germanic Tribes

the groups of invaders who took over the Western Roman Empire Nomadic groups that invaded the Roman Empire from the North and East. They caused the fall of Rome.

Prime Minister

the head of an elected government; the principal minister of a sovereign or state.

Fixation

the inability to see a problem from a new perspective, by employing a different mental set

homocide

the killing of one person by another

Forfeiture

the loss or giving up of something as a penalty for wrongdoing government seizure of property and other assets derived from or used in criminal activity

capital investment

the money paid to purchase buildings, tools, and machines to create goods and services The amount of money the business has invested in its goods and other property

cutting-edge

the newest design or the most advanced way of doing something

Embassy

the official residence or offices of an ambassador. A diplomatic center that a nation maintains in a foreign country

Transcendence

the overcoming of the normal limitations imposed by the human condition, whether temporarily or abidingly

Ethics

the principles of right and wrong that guide an individual in making decisions

Globalization

the process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale. Actions or processes that involve the entire world and result in making something worldwide in scope.

gender affirmation

the process by which individuals are affirmed in their gender identity (transition) is the process by which individuals are affirmed in their gender identity

Consolidation

the process by which memories become stable in the brain

Deposition

the process in which material is laid down

tactical planning

the process of developing detailed, short-term statements about what is to be done, who is to do it, and how it is to be done

Erosion

the process of eroding or being eroded by wind, water, or other natural agents. Processes by which rock, sand, and soil are broken down and carried away (i.e. weathering, glaciation)

Quantification

the process of turning observations into numerical data counting of cases of illness or other health outcomes determine number or extent of something

heroism

the qualities of a hero or heroine

antiquity

the quality of being ancient; ancient times

instability

the quality or state of being liable to change or alteration Not constant or dependable

Uniformity

the quality or state of being uniform sameness; monotony

lead generation

the result of an offer designed to generate interest in a product or service and a request for additional information identification of those firms and people most likely to buy the seller's offerings the result of a direct marketing offer designed to generate interest in a product or service and a request for additional information

retail

the sale of goods in small quantities directly to consumers A business that sells goods or services directly to the public.

Retail

the sale of goods to the public in relatively small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale. the sale of goods in small quantities directly to consumers A business that sells goods or services directly to the public.

Comorbidity

the simultaneous presence of two chronic diseases or conditions in a patient The coexistence of two or more disorders. the co-occurrence of two or more disorders in a single individual

astrology

the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs and the natural world. theory of the influence of planets and stars on human events

Ethnonationalism

the tendency for an ethnic group to see itself as a distinct nation with a right to autonomy or independence. A fundamental centrifugal force. The identification and loyalty a person may feel for his or her nation.

folklore

the traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed through the generations by word of mouth. The traditional beliefs, myths, tales, and practices of a people, transmitted orally.

virility

the trait of being manly, masculine mental or physical strength manly character, vigor, or spirit; masculinity.

Modernization

the transformation of traditional societies into industrial societies The process of reforming political, military, economic, social, and cultural traditions in imitation of the early success of Western societies, often with regard for accommodating local traditions in non-Western societies.

regulating

the use of nonverbal cues to control the flow of communication

Social Accounting

the voluntary process concerned with assessing and communicating organizational activities and impacts on social, ethical, and environmental issues relevant to stakeholders

Gamut

the whole range or extent

Duchess

the wife or widow of a duke

economic espionage

theft of information, trade secrets, and intellectual property

encompasses

v. to contain or include; to surround; includes

Mulls

v. to think deeply about

Gentrified

very or excessively refined or elegant. The process of transforming a lower-class area into a middle-class enclave through property rehabilitation.

Chuffed

very pleased

heart-wrenching

very sad, hard to come to terms with

inconsolable

very sad; unable to be comforted

gusto

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

victimless crime

violations of law in which there are no obvious victims activities against the law, but that do not result in injury to any individual other than the person who engages in them A term used by sociologists to describe the willing exchange among adults of widely desired, but illegal, goods and services.

glottal

vocal folds

Staggered

walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall.

trudged

walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions

Stride

walk with long, decisive steps in a specified direction

wades

walks in or through water

Marcomannic Wars

wards between Rome and Germanic tribes, the Marcomanni and the Quadi, resulted in the northern front being significantly weakened with barbarians now residing near or within the extended empire, beginning of struggles to come in 3rd, 4th and 5th centuries

emasculate

weaken; castrate

flimsiest

weakest

opulance

wealth, affluence, abundance, luxury

affluence

wealth; richness

Shod

wearing footwear

multidomestic strategy

when multinational firms enable individual subsidiaries to compete independently in domestic markets customizing products and marketing strategies to specific national conditions

mildewed

when something has a white or grayish fungi growing on it; moldy

Scallywags

white Southerners who supported radical Reconstruction policies after the American Civil War Southern whites who gained political office during Reconstruction

air traffic controller

who controls and tell all the pilots when and where to take off or land on the ground

Neforious

wicked or criminal, evil

hastily

with excessive speed or urgency; hurriedly.; quick with little thought

outsource

with reference to production, to turn over in part or in total to a third party

apropos

with regard/reference to

Syncopated

with strongly accented rhythm

reclusive

withdrawn, hermit-like

seamless

without a seam; without anything to indicate where two things were joined together; smooth

Despite

without being affected by; in spite of

scot-free

without suffering any punishment or injury

uncomprehendingly

without understanding; to be clueless

raconteur

witty, skillful storyteller a person skilled at telling stories

deputize

work or appoint as a deputy; N. deputy: person who has the power to take charge when the leading person is away

toiling away

working extremely hard

hogwash

worthless or false speech or writing; nonsense

muffled

wrapped or padded with material in order to stifle sound being or made softer or less loud or clear

Prose

written or spoken language in its ordinary form, without metrical structure.

Countee Cullen

wrote "Any Human to Another," "Color," and "The Ballad of the Brown Girl;" American Romantic poet; leading African-American poets of his time; associated with generation of poets of the Harlem Renaissance

YTD

year-to-date ; amount you have earned or paid in the year so far

jaundice

yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes caused by an accumulation of bile pigment (bilirubin) in the blood

Surveilling femininity and masculinity

• Certain behaviors are constantly being observed and judged by outside forces such as institutions and other people • We internalize the judgment and become our own discipliners (Foucault)