Vocabulary Flashcards

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Prefix "re-" means again, back

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Examples include readjust, reconcile, redundant, reminisce, and resilient.

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Root "dict" means to say, to use words

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Examples include contradict, dictate, diction, indicate, and vindicate.

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Readjust (v.) - to adjust (something or oneself) again

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Example: After moving back to America, we had to readjust to our old way of life.

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Reconcile (v.) - to restore to friendship or harmony

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Example: After years of disagreement, the two nations sought to reconcile their differences and establish a lasting peace.

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Redundant (adj.) - exceeding what is necessary or normal; characterized by containing an excess

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Example: The report was filled with redundant information, repeating the same statistic in multiple sections.

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Reminisce (v.) - indulge in enjoyable recollection of past events

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Example: During their annual reunion, the old friends would often reminisce about their childhood adventures.

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Resilient (adj.) - someone or something able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions

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Example: Despite facing numerous setbacks, the small business remained resilient and eventually achieved great success.

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Contradict (v.) - to go against or say the opposite of what someone else is doing or saying

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Example: His actions seemed to contradict his words, as he claimed to support the project but then voted against it.

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Dictate (v.) - to issue commands or orders for

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Example: The strict company policy seemed to dictate every aspect of the employees’ daily routine.

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Diction (n.) - refers to the words someone chooses to use, and how they choose to use them

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Example: The speaker’s formal diction, filled with complex vocabulary and precise phrasing, gave the lecture a scholarly tone.