Day 30 Vocabulary

A temporary or permanent decrease in or disappearance of the symptoms of a disease.

" The patient's cancer went into remission after undergoing chemotherapy and radiation."

Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions or situations.

" The community was resilient after the hurricane, recovering from the damage and rebuilding their homes in a short amount of time."

In a manner that involves treating something sacred with disrespect or irreverence.

" The gang was arrested for sacrilegiously vandalizing the old church and stealing religious artifacts."

A teaching method that involves providing temporary support to help students learn a new skill or concept.

" The teacher used scaffolding to help the students complete the difficult assignment, providing them with a step-by-step guide."

A doubtful attitude toward the truth of something; a belief that a claim is likely to be false.

" There was widespread scepticism about the new technology, with many people believing it was nothing more than a scam."

A painting technique that uses soft, hazy transitions between colors, creating a subtle and blurry effect.

" Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa is a perfect example of sfumato, with its soft, hazy transitions between colors."

To grow rapidly in size, intensity, or importance over time.

" The rumor began with just a few people but quickly began to snowball into a full-blown scandal that no one could stop."

Relating to Socrates or his method of teaching, which involves using questions to elicit a person’s thoughts.

" The professor used a Socratic approach to teaching, asking the students a series of questions instead of just giving them a lecture."

A teaching method that involves asking a series of questions to encourage students to think for themselves.

" The professor used the Socratic method to engage his students in a deep discussion about the philosophical concepts of the book."

Superficially plausible, but actually wrong and misleading.

" His specious argument about the new policy sounded convincing, but a closer look revealed it was based on false assumptions."

A situation in which no progress can be made, or no further action is possible.

" The negotiations had reached a complete stalemate, as neither side was willing to concede on a single point."

A condition in which a hostage or captive develops a psychological bond with their captor.

" The victim was suffering from Stockholm syndrome, as she began to feel empathy for her captor and even defended him."

Walking in a slow, leisurely, and relaxed manner.

" They spent the afternoon strolling along the beach, enjoying the sea breeze and the warm sun."

To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of a claim or an idea.

" The scientist had to substantiate his theory with solid evidence and data before it could be accepted by the scientific community."

An assessment that is conducted at the end of a course of study to evaluate a student's overall learning.

" The final exam was a summative assessment of everything the students had learned throughout the course."