Glossary of Terms

Glossary for Module 1

Accent marks

(ăk'-sĕnt märks), n.
symbols used in writing to indicate stress, pronunciation, or special emphasis on particular letters or syllables.

Active

(ăk'-tĭv), v.
Engaged in action; characterized by energetic participation.

Annotation

(ăn-ə-tā-shŭn), n.
A note or comment added to a text to explain or clarify it.

Attribution

(ăt-rĭ-byoo-shŭn) n.
The act of giving credit to someone or something as the source of information or ideas.

Concise

(kən-sīce), adj.
Expressing much in few words; brief and clear.

Comprehension

(kŏm-prĭ-hĕn-shŭn), n.
The ability to understand and grasp the meaning of something.

Cue

(kyoo), n.
A signal or prompt for someone to do something.

Nouns

(nouns), n.
Words that identify people, places, things, or ideas in a sentence.

Outline

(out-līn), n.
A general description or plan giving the essential features of something.

Paraphrase

(păr-ə-frāz), v.
To restate something using different words for clarity or simplicity.

Passive

(păs-ĭv), adj.
Accepting or allowing what happens without active response or resistance.

Phonics

(fŏn-ĭks), n.
A method of teaching reading by correlating sounds with letters or groups of letters.

Quadrant

(kwŏd-rŭnt), n.
One of four equal sections into which a plane is divided.

Recite

(rĭ-sīt), v.
To say aloud, something repeated.

Summary

(sŭm-ə-ree), n.
A brief statement or account of the main points of something.

Survey

(sûr-vā), v.
To examine or assess something systematically, often by gathering data.

Verbs

(vûrbs), n.
Words that describe actions, occurrences, or states of being.

Glossary for Module 2

Causation

(kaw-zā-shən), n.
The action of causing something; the relationship between cause and effect.

Chronological

(krŏn-ə-lŏj-ĭ-kəl), adj.
Arranged in the order of time or sequence in which events occurred.

Culminating

(kŭl′mə-nā′tĭng), v.
Reaching the highest or most decisive point, often after a series of events.

Diurnal

- (dī-ûr-nəl), adj.
- Relating to or occurring during the day; active in the daytime.

Exacerbate

(ĭg-zăs′ər-bāt), v.
To make a problem, situation, or feeling worse or more severe.

Exhaustive

- (ĭg-zôs′tĭv), adj.
- Thorough and complete; considering all possibilities or elements.

Hierarchy

(hī-ər-är-kē), n.
A system in which people or things are ranked one above the other based on authority or importance.

Hinder

- (hĭn′dər), v.
- To create difficulties that delay or prevent something from happening.

Implement

(ĭm′plə-mĕnt), v.
To put a plan, decision, or idea into effect.
(ĭm′plə-mənt), n.
A tool or instrument used to carry out a task.

Inherent

- (in-hĕr′ənt), adj.
- Existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute.

Initially

(ĭ-nĭsh′ə-lē), adv.
At the beginning; at first.

Kinetic

(kĭ-nĕt-ĭk), adj.
Relating to or resulting from motion.

Liability

(lī-ə-bĭl-ĭ-tē), n.
The state of being responsible for something, especially by law.

Manifest

- (măn′ə-fĕst), v.
- To display or show a quality or feeling clearly through actions or appearance.
- (măn′ə-fĕst), adj.
- Clear or obvious to the eye or mind.

Occur

- (ə-kûr′), v.
- To take place or happen; to come into existence or awareness.

Organization

(ôr-gə-nĭ-zā-shən), n.
An arranged structure or system; a group formed for a specific purpose.

Susceptible

(sə-sĕp′tə-bəl), adj.
Likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular factor.

Synergy

(sĭn-ər-jē), n.
The combined effect of two or more elements that is greater than the sum of their individual effects.

Transition

(trăn-zĭsh-ən), n.
Words, phrases, or processes that connect ideas or stages smoothly; The process or period of changing from one state or condition to another.

Vital

(vī′təl), adj.
Absolutely necessary or essential; crucial to life or success.

Glossary for Module 3

Clarify

- (klăr′ə-fī), v.
- To make something clear or easier to understand.

Consumer

(kən-soo′mər), n.
A person who purchases goods or services for personal use.

Facilitate

(fə-sĭl′ĭ-tāt), v.
To make a process or action easier or more efficient.

Implied

(ĭm-plīd), adj.
Suggested or understood without being directly stated.

Indicates

(ĭn′dĭ-kāts), v.
Shows, points out, or suggests something as necessary or likely.

Infrastructure

(ĭn′frə-strŭk′chər), n.
The underlying framework or basic systems needed for the operation of a society, such as transportation, communication, or utilities.

Integrate

(ĭn-tĭ-grāt), v.
To combine parts into a unified whole.

Introductory

(ĭn-trə-dŭk-tə-rē), adj.
Serving as an introduction or preliminary explanation.

Mode

(mōd), n.
A particular way or manner in which something is done or experienced.

Mobilize

(mō′bə-līz), v.
To organize or prepare people or resources for action, especially in response to a need or crisis.

Motivator

(mō′tə-vā′tər), n.
Something or someone that provides a reason to act or achieve.

Movement

- (moov′mənt), n.
- An act of changing physical location or position; a group of people working together to advance a shared idea or cause.

Myriad

(mĭr′ē-əd), n.
A countless or extremely large number of something.
(mĭr′ē-əd), adj.
Countless or innumerable.

Profound

(prə-found′), adj.
Deep in meaning, intensity, or significance.

Resonate

(rĕz′ə-nāt), v.
To produce a strong emotional response or to echo sound or meaning.

Specific

(spĭ-sĭf-ĭk), adj.
Clearly defined, detailed, or particular in nature.

Strategy

(străt′ə-jē), n.
A plan of action designed to achieve a specific goal or result.

Subsequent

(sŭb′sĭ-kwənt), adj.
Occurring or coming later or after something else in time or order.

Topic

(tŏp-ĭk), n.
A subject of discussion, study, or writing.

Glossary for Module 4

Analyze

(ăn-ə-līz), v.
To examine methodically and in detail for the purpose of explanation or interpretation.

Bias

(bī-əs), n.
A preference or inclination that prevents impartial judgment.

Connotation

(kŏn-ə-tā-shən), n.
The implied or suggested meaning of a word beyond its literal definition.

Critical

(krĭt-ɭ-kəl), adj.
Expressing judgment, especially involving analysis of merits and faults.

Denotation

(dē-nō-tā-shən), n.
The literal or dictionary definition of a word.

Evaluate

(ĭ-văl-yoo-āt), v.
To assess or determine the value, significance, or quality of something.

Fictional

(fĭk-shə-nəl), adj.
Relating to imaginative stories or literature that are not based on fact.

Impassioned

(ĭm-păsh-ənd), adj.
Filled with strong emotion or enthusiasm.

Instructive

(ĭn-strŭk-tĭv), adj.
Providing useful information or knowledge; educational.

Ironic

(ī-rŏn-ĭk), adj.
Characterized by an outcome or expression that is the opposite of what is expected.

Lighthearted

(līt-härt-ĭd), adj.
Cheerful and carefree in nature or tone.

Logical

(lŏj-ĭ-kəl), adj.
Based on clear, sound reasoning or valid principles.

Matter-of-fact

(măt-ər-əv-făkt), adj.
Unemotional and practical, presenting facts plainly without exaggeration.

Mocking

(mŏk-ĭng), adj.
Making fun of someone or something in a scornful or derisive manner.

Objective

(əb-jĕk-tĭv), adj.
Unbiased and not influenced by personal feelings or opinions.

Optimistic

(ŏp-tĭ-mĭs-tĭk), adj.
Hopeful and confident about the future or a positive outcome.

Pessimistic

(pĕs-ə-mĭs-tĭk), adj.
Having a negative outlook and expecting unfavorable results.

Primary

(prī-mĕr-ē), adj.
Of chief importance; first or earliest in order.

Purpose

(pûr-pəs), n.
The reason for which something is done or created; an intention or goal.

Relevant

(rĕl-ə-vənt), adj.
Closely connected to or appropriate for the matter at hand.

Reliable

(rĭ-lī-ə-bəl), adj.
Consistently dependable in quality, performance, or accuracy.

Sarcasm

(sär-kăz-əm), n.
The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.

Straightforward

(strāt-fôr-wərd), adj.
Direct, clear, and easy to understand.

Sympathetic

(sĭm-pə-thĕt-ĭk), adj.
Showing understanding, compassion, or support for another’s feelings.

Urgent

(ûr-jənt), adj.
Requiring immediate action or attention.

Glossary for Module 5

Align

(ə-līn′), v.
To place or arrange things in a straight line or in correct relative positions; to bring into agreement or alignment.

Analogy

- (ə-năl′ə-jē), n.
- A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

Appropriate

- (ə-prō′prē-ət), adj.
  Suitable or proper in the circumstances.
- (ə-prō′prē-āt), v.
  To take something for one’s own use, often without permission.

Association

- (ə-sō′shē-ā′shən), n.
- A connection or relationship between people, ideas, or things.

Conclusion

(kən-kloo′zhən), n.
A judgment or decision reached after consideration or the end or finish of an event or process.

Context

- (kŏn′tĕkst), n.
- The circumstances or setting surrounding a word, event, or idea that give it meaning.

Data

(dā-tə / dă-tə), n.
Facts, statistics, or information collected for analysis or reference.

Effective

- (ĭ-fĕk′tĭv), adj.
- Producing a desired or intended result; successful in achieving an outcome.

Explicit

- (ĭk-splĭs′ĭt), adj.
- Clearly and directly expressed, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

Generative AI

(jĕn-ər-ə-tĭv ā-ī), n.
Artificial intelligence capable of creating content, such as text, images, or music, based on input data.

Illogical

(ĭ-lŏj-ĭ-kəl), adj.
Lacking sense or clear reasoning; unreasonable.

Lavatory

(lăv-ə-tôr-ē), n.
A room or fixture equipped for washing or using the toilet.

Mortality

- (môr-tăl′ĭ-tē), n.
- The state of being subject to death; the death rate within a population.

Motivation

- (mō′tə-vā′shən), n.
- The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.

Prior

- (prī′ər), adj.
- Existing or coming before in time, order, or importance.

Subtle

(sŭt-əl), adj.
Delicate, understated, or difficult to notice or understand.

Susceptible

(sə-sĕp′tə-bəl), adj.
Likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.

Synthesis

(sĭn-thə-sĭs), n.
The combination of separate elements to form a coherent whole.

Underlying

(ŭn′dər-lī′ĭng), adj.
Basic or fundamental; forming the foundation or basis of something.

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