'The Internet is Distracting' Vocabulary - Part 1
A collection of items (possibly songs, videos, or stories) that have been gathered together from variety of separate sources.
What is a compilation?
Desiring, hoping, and working to be successful at a particular job or activity.
What is aspiring?
Taking place or appearing soon. Derives from a Latin root word which means "hanging over."
What is impending?
A period of time in which people or animals who may have been exposed to a communicable disease are kept away from others in order to prevent the spread of that disease. Derives from the Latin word for "forty".
What is quarantine?
Damaging or lowering the character, status, or reputation of someone or something. Derives from the Latin word minari, meaning “to threaten.” The English word “menace” derives from this same root.
What is demeaning?
A systematic plan of diet, exercise, or medication designed to improve one’s health. The word can also mean a routine of regular, strenuous training.
What is a regimen?
Of no significance, unimportant.
What is inconsequential?
Done without conscious control, independent of one’s will or choice.
What is involuntary?
Reputation or influence arising from success, achievement, rank, or other favorable attributes.
What is prestige?
Something that is in poor condition because it has been abandoned or fallen into disuse. The word may also refer to a person who has no home or possessions.
What is derelict?
Not worth keeping or no longer useful. Can also be something that is consumed in use and not reused.
What is expendable?
A contagious disease with a high death rate. The word may also refer to any widespread affliction or disaster.
What is a plague?
Making someone feel uncertain, uncomfortable, or worried.
What is disconcerting?
A noisy argument over something petty or unimportant.
What is a squabble?
A generalized, oversimplified, or prejudicial belief about a particular group or category of people.
What is a stereotype?
To make skin irritated or sore by rubbing. Can also mean to become annoyed or irritated by a particular incident or restriction. Derives from a Latin word meaning "to heat up."
What is chafe?
Difficult to describe, find, achieve, or remember.
What is elusive?
Enjoyment derived from another person's misfortune.
What is schadenfreude?
No longer in use or no longer useful. Can also indicate something being out of date or old-fashioned.
What is obsolete?
Unnecessary or of little importance. Not deserving of serious attention. Derives from a Latin word meaning "silly" or "worthless".
What is frivolous?