Day 13 Vocabulary

Relating to or showing irreverence toward something considered sacred.

" His satirical take on the religious holiday was condemned as blasphemous by many members of the church."

Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech; lasting for a short time.

" The judge praised the lawyer for the brevity of her argument, which was concise and to the point."

An error or a flaw in a computer program that causes it to produce an incorrect or unexpected result.

" The developer spent all night trying to fix a bug that was causing the software to crash."

Past events or issues; an idiom meaning 'to let go of past conflicts.'

" They decided to let bygones be bygones and put their old disagreements behind them for good."

Latin for “seize the day,” used to encourage someone to make the most of the present moment.

" He lived his life by the motto of carpe diem, making sure to enjoy every single moment."

In a way that is clear and direct; without any doubt or exceptions.

" The politician categorically denied all the accusations, making it very clear that they were all untrue."

A meeting of the members of a political party to decide on a policy or to choose candidates.

" The party held a caucus to select their candidate for the upcoming presidential election."

Relating to the brain; characterized by an intellectual and logical approach to things.

" Her novels are cerebral, filled with complex ideas and philosophical concepts that challenge the reader to think deeply."

The use of clever, often deceitful, trickery to achieve a goal.

" The politician's campaign was full of chicanery, as he used lies to win the election."

To move or cause to move around in a violent, agitated, or chaotic way.

" The sea was churning during the violent storm, with waves crashing against the shore with great force."

A loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting; a strong demand from the public.

" The public's clamour for a change in government grew louder and more persistent with each passing day."

Knowledge or awareness of something; mindfulness.

" The court took cognisance of all the evidence before making a final decision on the case."

Logical and consistent; able to be understood and make sense.

" The lawyer presented a clear and coherent argument to the jury, leaving no room for doubt."

The political or social theory that emphasizes the importance of the group over the individual.

" The philosophy of collectivism was a key part of the new government's policies, as they focused on the welfare of the entire community."

Fraudulent schemes or scams designed to deceive someone for financial gain.

" The police warned the public to be on the lookout for a series of con jobs targeting unsuspecting tourists."