Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning | Examples | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| autonomy | Self-governance, independence | "The region gained autonomy after years of struggle." "She values her autonomy and makes her own decisions." | ||
| advocate | To advocate, support | "She advocates for women's rights in her community." "He is a strong advocate of renewable energy." | ||
| Self-advocate | To speak up or defend oneself | |||
| Rescinded | Withdrawn | |||
| disclaimer | Disclaimer or exemption clause | |||
| refine | Refine, purify, improve, perfect, optimize | refine one's skills refine a process refined taste | ||
| lengthy | Long, prolonged | The meeting was so lengthy that everyone felt exhausted. He gave a lengthy explanation, but no one understood his point. The legal process can be lengthy and expensive. | ||
| consent | Agree, permission | Patients must sign a consent form before surgery. Consent should be enthusiastic and ongoing. (sexual consent) The app collects data only with user consent. | ||
| frustration | Frustration, disappointment | His constant interruptions filled her with frustration. The team's frustration grew after months of delays. | ||
| conducted | Organize or execute | A survey was conducted to collect public opinions. | conduct research, conduct a meeting, conduct an interview | |
| silo | Information silo | The marketing and sales teams work in silos, causing inefficiency. | Antonym: cross-functional | Break down silos The CEO aims to break down silos between departments. Silo mentality A silo mentality harms innovation. |
| whimsical | Whimsical, fanciful | The room was decorated in a whimsical style, with bright colors and playful patterns. His whimsical decision to wear mismatched socks made everyone smile. The movie's whimsical storyline took the audience to a magical world. | ||