Podcast
Questions and Answers
What does 'abstained' mean in the context of Jessica's behavior?
What does 'abstained' mean in the context of Jessica's behavior?
What does 'adamant' mean in the context of Rosa Parks' behavior?
What does 'adamant' mean in the context of Rosa Parks' behavior?
What does 'ambivalent' mean in the context of Sam's feelings about studying for the exam?
What does 'ambivalent' mean in the context of Sam's feelings about studying for the exam?
What is the attitude of Maria towards tour groups?
What is the attitude of Maria towards tour groups?
Signup and view all the answers
What does 'amenable' mean in the context of Shirley's behavior?
What does 'amenable' mean in the context of Shirley's behavior?
Signup and view all the answers
What does 'amorphous' mean in the context of the study plan?
What does 'amorphous' mean in the context of the study plan?
Signup and view all the answers
What is a characteristic of the late Soviet architecture?
What is a characteristic of the late Soviet architecture?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the reason why the principal of the elementary school was considered austere?
What is the reason why the principal of the elementary school was considered austere?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the nature of Bernie Madoff's scheme?
What is the nature of Bernie Madoff's scheme?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the reason why Neville Chamberlain's actions were criticized?
What is the reason why Neville Chamberlain's actions were criticized?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Aberrant Behavior
- A financial director's aberrant behavior led to the police being called, highlighting the seriousness of the situation.
Aesthetic
- An aesthetic refers to a set of principles guiding an artist's work or artistic movement.
- An artist may operate according to a peculiar aesthetic, in this case, only considering photographs with marine mammals worth publishing.
Ambiguity
- Ambiguity can lead to confusion, as seen when a coach's directions without pointing caused uncertainty among the team.
Ambivalence
- Sam felt ambivalent about studying for an exam, as it took time but improved his analytical skills.
Amelioration
- The book "Three Cups of Tea" tells the story of a western man's efforts to ameliorate poverty and lack of education in Afghanistan.
Amenity
- Shirley was generally amenable and agreed to go camping despite not liking the outdoors.
Amorphous
- A study plan can be amorphous, lacking structure, like a GRE study plan with random questions from multiple books.
Anomaly
- Climate change deniers believe extreme weather is anomalous and that temperatures will return to average.
Antipathy
- Maria had an antipathy for tour groups and would avoid them in museums.
Appeasement
- Neville Chamberlain's appeasement policy towards Hitler sent a message that Britain could be bullied.
Arbitrary
- The emperor's decree requiring citizens to pay him weekly homage is an example of an arbitrary rule.
Arduous
- An arduous task requires considerable mental effort and skill, like dealing with a cross-country journey.
Artful
- Bernie Madoff's Ponzi scheme was an artful fraud that stole billions from investors.
Ascetic
- An ascetic life is one of self-denial, like giving up wealth and power to live in poverty, inspiring followers.
Askance
- The old couple looked askance at the teenagers with piercings and unusual hairstyles, showing their disapproval.
Audacity
- Bill showed audacity by tracking down a bear that had raided their food camp, armed only with a flashlight.
Auspicious
- Despite an auspicious beginning, Mike's road trip became a series of mishaps, ending in disaster.
Austere
- Late Soviet architecture moved towards experimental territory, while the principal of the elementary school was a cold, austere woman.
Avaricious
- Avaricious desire is a sin, similar to gluttony or lust, and listed as one of the seven deadly sins by the Catholic Church.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
This quiz explores aberrant behavior, unusual reactions, and the concept of abstinence. From Workplace conflicts to Climate changes and healthy habits.
