Day 3 Vocabulary

Small, exclusive groups of people who do not welcome outsiders.

" The high school cafeteria was full of cliques, with each group of friends sitting at their own table."

Relating to the mental processes of thought, knowledge, and understanding.

" The doctor performed a series of tests to assess the patient's cognitive abilities after the accident."

A word or phrase that is not formal or literary; used in ordinary or familiar conversation.

" The author's use of colloquialism gave the book a very casual and relatable feel, making it a great read."

Describes a presentation or argument that is so interesting and powerful that it holds one's attention.

" She made a compelling argument that convinced everyone to support her cause."

A program that translates code written in a high-level programming language into machine code.

" The compiler was able to translate the code into machine language so the computer could execute the program."

In a way that is brief but comprehensive.

" She explained the complex theory concisely in just a few sentences."

Having or showing an attitude of patronizing superiority; talking down to someone.

" The manager’s condescending tone made his employees feel disrespected, as if they were children."

To think deeply and at length about something; to consider carefully.

" She spent the evening contemplating a career change, weighing all the pros and cons of her decision."

A difficult problem or riddle that is often perplexing or confusing to solve.

" The board faced a serious conundrum: how to cut costs without reducing the quality of their services."

The process or state of coming together from different directions to meet at a single point.

" The book explores the convergence of science and art, showing how two different fields can be combined."

Extremely complex, intricate, and difficult to follow.

" The plot of the movie was so convoluted that most of the audience was confused and couldn't understand what was happening."

A dishonest person or a criminal, especially a swindler or thief.

" The police finally arrested the crook who had been stealing from the local grocery stores for months."

The practice of attempting to predict future events; making predictions based on little or no evidence.

" The politician's speech about the future of the economy was nothing more than crystal gazing, as it was based on no hard facts."

A street or passage that is closed at one end; a dead-end.

" They lived on a quiet cul-de-sac, where there was no traffic and the children could play safely in the street."

A structured set of data held in a computer, especially one that is accessible in various ways.

" The company's customer information was stored in a secure database, which was protected by a strong password."