- No one explicitly asked us to set the barn on fire, but we got the impression that that
was what we were supposed to do.
Implicit means indirectly expressed or implied.
- Gerry’s dissatisfaction with our work was implicit in his expression, although he never
criticized us directly.
Explicit vs. Implicit
We already know from Chapter 1 that ex- means “outside” and im- or in-
can mean “inside.” Explicit information is obvious (“on the outside”), while
implicit information is hidden or implied (“on the inside”).indifferent (in DIF ur unt) adj not caring one way or the other; apathetic; mediocre
Mnemonic:If you DON’T CARE about something, there will be NO DIFFERENCE in your
opinion.- Pedro was indifferent about politics; he didn’t care who was elected to office so long as
no one passed a law against Monday Night Football. - We planted a big garden, but the results were indifferent; only about half of the flowers
came up. - The painter did an indifferent job, but it was good enough for Susan, who was indifferent
about painting.
The noun is indifference:
- Henry’s indifference was extremely annoying to Melissa, who loved to argue but found it
difficult to do so with people who had no opinions.
inept (in EPT) adj clumsy; incompetent