Flashcards: Understanding Unusual, Vague, and Transformative Concepts — 24 cards

Eccentric — meaning?

Unusual or odd in behavior or appearance.

Repertoire — collection?

A set of skills or performances one can do.

Vapid — definition?

Dull, boring, lacking liveliness.

Malevolent — intent?

Desire to harm others deliberately.

Morbid — interest?

Unhealthy fascination with death or disturbing topics.

Predilection — meaning?

A strong preference or liking for something.

Flivver — slang?

Slang for an early, inexpensive automobile.

Transition — process?

Changing from one state to another.

Nebulous — meaning?

Unclear, vague, not well defined.

Intimidation tactics — purpose?

Using threats or fear to influence others.

Concession agreement — definition?

An agreement where rights are relinquished to reach compromise.

Foray — into new areas?

A brief venture into unfamiliar territory.

Eccentricity — emphasis?

Deviation from normal behavior or appearance.

Repertoire — scope?

Range of skills or performances someone can perform.

Vapid — connotation?

Lacking energy, dull, uninteresting.

Malevolent — characteristic?

Malicious intent to cause harm.

Morbid — fascination?

Unhealthy interest in death or trauma.

Predilection — strength?

A pronounced or strong preference.

Flivver — historical?

Old slang for a cheap, early car.

Transition — nature?

A dynamic change from one state to another.

Nebulous — synonym?

Vague, unclear, lacking definition.

Intimidation — tactic?

Using threats to coerce or influence.

Concession — purpose?

To make a strategic surrender for agreement.

Foray — characteristic?

A quick, exploratory venture into new territory.