Vocab from 10 Steps 2016

1. Thanks to Ali, Fai, Jessie, Tong, Tan, MJ, Hang, Jose, Jay, Sherrie, Suvo,
Khoa, Kevin, Bean, Jocelyne and Ha Eun
(5ABspring2016)

2. Depreciate (v): to reduce the purchasing value of(money),or to lessen the value or price of.

3. Meticulous (adj): showing great attention to details; extreme careful about minute details.

4. Detrimental (adj): tending to cause harm/or causing detriment as
loss or injury; damaging; harmful.

5. Covert A
D
J
E
C
T
I
V
E
Done in a way that is
not easily seen or
noticed : secret or
hidden.

6. Enigma
Someone or something that is difficult
to understand or explain.
N
O
U
N

7. Fluctuate
To change level, strength, or value
frequently
V
E
R
B

8. Indispensable(adj)
[in-di-spen-suh-buh l]
 Definition : Absolutely necessary
 Example : Leadership and learning are indispensable
to each other.

9. Advent(noun)
Ad/ vent
 Definition: The arrival of notable thing or event
 Example : We are anxiously awaiting the ADVENT of
the next Iphone!

10. Benevolent(adj)
[buh-nev-uh-luh nt]
 Definition : well meaning or kindly; good
 (Benevolence=goodness (n))
 Example: Awkward moments and hilarity ensue until the humbled
hero gets rescued by benevolent locals and in the process, gets
transformed.

11. Oblivious (Adj)
Definition :
not ​aware of or not ​noticing something, esp. what
is ​happening around you
Synonym : unaware of ,
unconscious of

12. Condolence (N)
Definition :
an ​expression of ​sympathy esp. for the ​family of
a ​person who has ​recently ​died, or the ​sympathy ​expressed
Example : We wish to express
our sincere condolences to
your family
Synonym : Sympathy

13. Startle (V)
Definition : to move or jump suddenly because something
surprises you or frightens you
Example : When the door slammed
unexpectedly, it startled me.
The baby was startled by the noise.

14. Fatigue (n) /fəˈtēɡ/
Definition: extreme tiredness, typically
resulting from mental or physical exertion or
illness.
synonyms: tiredness, synonyms: tiredness,
weariness, sleepiness, drowsiness, exhaustion,
... More
antonyms: energy

15. keep your temper/lose your temper
Definition: to stay clam and not get angry /get angry and lose control

16. Susceptible (adj)
/səˈseptəb(ə)l/
Definition: likely or liable to be influenced or
harmed by a particular thing.
synonyms: open to, receptive to, vulnerable to,
an easy target for, liable to, prone to, subject
to, inclined to, predisposed to, disposed to,
given to, at risk of

17. Resilient (adj)
1. springing back; rebounding.
2. returning to the original form or position after being bent, compressed, or stretched.
3. recovering readily from illness, depression, adversity, or the like; buoyant.
Synonyms
-elastic, flexible, springy.

18. Culminate (v)
1. to reach the highest point, summit, or
highest development (usually followed by
in).
2. to end or arrive at a final stage (usually
followed by in): The argument culminated in
a fistfight.
3. to rise to or form an apex; terminate
(usually followed by in): The tower
culminates in a tall spire.
4. Astronomy. (of a celestial body) to be on
the meridian, or reach the highest or the
lowest altitude.

19. Relay
Noun
-a series of persons relieving one another or
taking turns; shift.
Verb
-to carry forward by or as if by relays: to
relay a message.
-to provide with or replace by fresh relays.
-Electricity. to retransmit (a signal, message,
etc.) by or as if by means of a telegraphic
relay.

20. Flamboyant ( adjective) :

21. Stagnant: (adjective)

22. Ambiguous (adjective)

23. Ambivalent (adj)
Ambivalent feelings; having mixed feelings
about someone or something
Example:
My family and I had ambivalent feelings about
moving to the US. We wanted to come but we
also wanted to stay.
Synonyms:
Uncertain, unsure.

24. Adverse (adj), Adversary (n)
(adj); unfavorable or antagonistic in purpose or
effect, or opposing one's interests or desire.
Example:
There are so many adverse effects of taking
strong drugs
Synonyms:
Unfriendly, unfavorable, unlucky.

25. Incessant (adj)
continuing without interruption; ceaseless;
unending.
Examples:
She was talking incessantly and that was
annoying(adv).
No one likes incessant snoring(adj).
Synonyms:
constant, continuous, nonstop.

26. Euphemism (n)
/ˈyo͞ofəˌmizəm/
Definition: makes something
bad sound good
Example: “passed away”
instead of died;
“restroom” instead of
something else
Synonyms: polite term,
indirect term, substitute,

27. Mishap (n)
/ˈmisˌhap/
Definition: an
unlucky accident.
Example: wedding
mishap
Synonyms: accident,
trouble, problem

28. Bizarre (adj)
/bəˈzär/
Definition: very strange or
unusual
Example: see the picture →
Synonyms: strange, funny,
abnormal

29. Adapt (to)
(v)
Definition: make something suitable for a new
use or purpose.
Synonyms: change, modify, customize, readjust, …

30. Incentive (N)
Definition: a thing that motivates or encourages one to do
something.
Synonyms: stimulus, motivation, inducement,…

31. Definition: concerned with the act or process of knowing,
perceiving, ..
Synonyms: aware, perceptive,…
Cognitive (adj)

32. Ten Steps: P25
3. Some animals have remarkable longevity. For example, the giant
land tortoise can live several hundred years.
Normally, a tortoise’s life could be a few
hundred years.
Longevity is in their genes!

33. Ten Steps: P25
5. Since my grandfather retired, he has developed several new avocations.
For instance, he now enjoys gardening and chat groups on the internet.
New hobbies

34. Ten Steps: P25
4. Before the invention of television, people spent more time on
diversions such as going to town concerts and ball games, visiting
neighborhood friends, and playing board games.
Entertainments

35. Nocturnal (adj)
• Definition: of or relating to
the night
• Example: Roaches are
nocturnal so you’ll be able
to trace where they live if
you see one wandering at
night

36. Mundane (adj)
• Definition: of or relating
to this world or earth as
contrasted with heaven;
worldly; earthly; common;
ordinary; banal;
unimaginative.
• Example: Washing dishes
and doing laundry are
mundane activities.

37. Initiative (Noun)
• Definition: an
introductory act or step;
leading action
• Synonyms: leadership,
forcefulness, dynamism.
• Example: If you want to
make new friends, sometimes
you need to take the initiative
and invite them to go with you
somewhere.

38. PREVALENT (ADJ)
Definition: It is something that exists or is common to find in a certain
place, area, or society.
To be busy is a prevalent state in American society.
Mosquitoes are prevalent in stagnant waters.
Reading online newspapers has become prevalent these days.
Synonyms: customary, conventional, popular.

39. SUCCINCT (ADJ)
Definition: to give straight answers to questions
or to be brief in explanations.
Many politicians do not give succinct answers.
I’m running out of time, please be succinct.
Synonyms: brief, short, concise.

40. LUCRATIVE (ADJ)
Definition: is a positive result of a business or transaction made were
Money is involved.
I have a lucrative job.
We have made a lucrative investment.
Going to a casino could be lucrative.
Synonyms: good, profitable, advantageous.

41. Implication (n)
Definition : the conclusion that can be drawn from
something, although it is not explicitly stated.
Example:
Synonyms : suggestion ,hint ,intimation
the implication is that no one person at the bank is responsible"

42. Obvious (adj.)
Definition : easily perceived or understood; clear, self-
evident, or apparent
Synonyms : clear, crystal clear, plain, plain to see, evident,
apparent, manifest, patent, conspicuous, pronounced,
transparent, palpable, prominent, marked, decided,
Example : unemployment has been the most
obvious cost of the recession

43. Malfunction (n)
• Definition: fail to function normally or satisfactorily
• Example: If the computer malfunctions , it fails to work properly.
• Synonyms: go wrong, break down, fail, stop working, go down

44. Stringent (adj)
Syns: severe, strict
Ex: There is a stringent rule that you are
prohibited to drive after having alcohol product

45. Lethargic (adj)
Syns: passive, lazy, sleepy
Ex: “The crocodile looks lethargic even though it is
staring at me”

46. Gist (n)
Def: main, essential part of the matter
Ex: “I cannot figure out the gist of his speech as it’s too
long and it has a variety of arguments.”

47.  Def : state of confusion or disorientation
 Synonyms: confusion, disorder, chaos
 Antonyms: order, quiet

48. Def: examine or inspect closely and thoroughly
Synonyms: examine · inspect · survey · study

49.  Part of speech: Adj or verb
 Def: not discovered or known about uncertain
or keep from being seen conceal
 Synonyms: hide · conceal · cover · veil ·
shroud · screen · mask