Day 19 Vocabulary

Not telling the truth; lying or deceitful.

" The witness's mendacious testimony was a clear attempt to deceive the jury and mislead the court."

A branch of philosophy that deals with the first principles of things, including abstract concepts such as being, knowing, substance, cause, identity, time, and space.

" The ancient philosopher's work was a deep dive into metaphysics, exploring the nature of reality and existence."

A minor wrongdoing; a crime that is less serious than a felony.

" He was charged with a misdemeanor for disturbing the peace."

Extremely foolish or stupid.

" It was a moronic idea to go hiking during the dangerous storm, a decision that could have gotten them killed."

In the form of a cloud or a haze; unclear, vague, or ill-defined.

" His explanation of the new policy was so nebulous that no one in the room could understand what he was talking about."

A beginner or novice; someone who is new to a subject or skill.

" As a neophyte to the world of cooking, she started with simple pasta dishes before moving on to more complex recipes."

The belief that life is meaningless and that all values are baseless and without purpose.

" The philosophy of nihilism was a source of great despair for him, as he believed that nothing in life had any inherent meaning."

The rules or standards of behavior that are expected in a particular society or culture.

" The new manager's behavior was a complete violation of the company's social norms, as he was rude and unprofessional."

Making something difficult to understand or intentionally obscure.

" The lawyer was obfuscating the truth, trying to confuse the jury with irrelevant facts."

To destroy something completely; to wipe out.

" The small town was completely obliterated by the massive tornado, leaving nothing but rubble behind."

Extremely unpleasant, offensive, and annoying to others.

" His obnoxious comments at the dinner party made everyone feel uncomfortable and ruined the mood."

To have one’s mind preoccupied with an idea, topic, or person to an excessive degree.

" She was completely obsessed with her new project, spending every waking moment thinking about it and working on it."

A branch of metaphysics that deals with the nature of being and existence.

" The book explored the ontology of human consciousness, questioning how our minds are able to perceive reality."

Looking or sounding bizarre or unfamiliar; strange and unconventional.

" The comedian's outlandish outfit, a suit made entirely out of balloons, made the entire audience laugh uncontrollably."