Divergent Vocab Flash Cards - Chapters 1 to 12

aptitude

• A natural ability to do something.

• A learned skill that requires practice.

• A type of intelligence that is measured by tests.

• A preference for a specific activity or subject.

dauntless

• A state of being easily frightened.

• Showing fearlessness and determination.

• A feeling of extreme happiness.

• A condition of being confused.

simulation

• Imitation of a situation or process.

• A type of computer program used for gaming.

• A method of data analysis in statistics.

• A process of creating a physical model.

wary

• Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.

• Being overly confident and reckless.

• Showing indifference to potential risks.

• Acting without any concern for consequences.

precarious

• Not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse.

• Stable and secure; unlikely to fall or collapse.

• Easily managed and controlled; safe from danger.

• Firmly established; not likely to change.

relent

• To abandon or mitigate a harsh intention or cruel treatment.

• To increase in intensity or severity.

• To refuse to change one's mind or position.

• To act with great enthusiasm or energy.

inconclusive

• Leading to a definite conclusion; resolving doubt or dispute.

• Not leading to a firm conclusion; not ending doubt or dispute.

• Providing clear evidence; establishing certainty.

• Conclusive evidence that settles a matter.

reprieve

• To cancel or postpone the punishment of someone.

• To increase the severity of a punishment.

• To provide a reward for good behavior.

• To ignore a crime completely.

clattering

• Making a soft whispering sound as of leaves rustling.

• Making or causing a continuous rattling sound as of hard objects falling or striking each other.

• Creating a loud booming noise as of thunder.

• Producing a gentle humming sound as of a distant engine.

disdain

• The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect.

• A strong feeling of admiration for someone or something.

• A sense of confusion or uncertainty about a situation.

• An intense desire to achieve something or someone.