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If a politician is known for their adroit handling of crises, what characteristic would they most likely possess?

  • A habit of acting without thinking.
  • An innate cleverness in navigating complex issues. (correct)
  • A tendency to avoid difficult situations.
  • A clumsy and ineffective approach to problem-solving.

    • Which scenario best exemplifies an affront?

  • A friendly debate between classmates.
  • A casual disagreement among colleagues.
  • A deliberate act of public disrespect. (correct)
  • A genuine apology for a mistake.

    • If someone's avocation is painting, what does this imply about their engagement with the activity?

  • It is their primary source of income.
  • It is a pursuit they enjoy in their free time. (correct)
  • It is a task they perform out of duty.
  • It is a complex skill they are unable to master.

    • Which situation most accurately portrays someone engaged in a crusade?

    <p>A passionate and prolonged campaign against injustice. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does definitive imply about a study's results?

    <p>The results provide a conclusive answer. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An erudite professor is most likely to display which of these qualities?

    <p>An abundance of profound knowledge. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A tacit agreement between two parties suggests what about their communication?

    <p>An understanding was reached without spoken words. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a lapse in judgement?

    <p>A minor, unintentional mistake. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A militant activist is most likely characterized by:

    <p>a strong willingness to use force to achieve their goals. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scenario most accurately depicts someone considered a pariah?

    <p>Someone who is deliberately avoided by others in a social group. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is being implied when someone is described as a protégé?

    <p>They are being guided and supported through their training or career by a mentor. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a raucous crowd?

    <p>A boisterous and disorderly crowd making loud noises. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does demeanor primarily encompass?

    <p>The way a person behaves or carries themselves. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to induct someone into a role?

    <p>To formally place them into an official position. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Adroit

    Clever at dealing with difficult situations; skillful.

    Affront

    To insult or offend deliberately; a deliberate insult.

    Avocation

    An activity pursued for pleasure; a hobby.

    Crusade

    A prolonged struggle for what is believed to be a just cause.

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    Definitive

    Supplying a final answer; conclusive.

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    Erudite

    Having or demonstrating extensive knowledge; learned.

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    Militant

    Ready to fight, especially for a cause; one who fights for a cause.

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    Demeanor

    Behavior or manner of conducting oneself.

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    Induct

    To install someone in office, often with ceremony.

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    Lapse

    To slip or fall from a level; a minor mistake or interval.

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    Pariah

    A social outcast; someone rejected by society.

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    Prodigy

    A remarkably talented person, especially at a young age.

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    Protégé

    One whose career or training is aided by another.

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    Raucous

    Rough, unpleasant sounds; noisy and disorderly behavior.

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    Study Notes

    Adjectives

    • Adroit: Clever at handling difficult situations; skillful, adept.
    • Definitive: Providing a conclusive or final answer; conclusive.
    • Erudite: Showing extensive knowledge; learned.
    • Militant: Ready to fight, especially for a cause.
    • Raucous: Rough and unpleasant to the ear; boisterous and disorderly.
    • Tacit: Expressed without words; implied.

    Verbs

    • Affront: To insult or offend deliberately.
    • Induct: To install in office, often with a ceremony.
    • Lapse: 1. To fall from a certain level or expire. 2. To make a minor mistake, to deviate.
    • Crusade: To engage in a prolonged passionate struggle for a just cause.

    Nouns

    • Affront: A deliberate insult or offensive action.
    • Avocation: An activity done for pleasure; a hobby.
    • Crusade: A prolonged impassioned struggle for a just cause.
    • Demeanor: Behavior; bearing.
    • Pariah: A social outcast.
    • Prodigy: 1. A person with remarkable talent at a young age. 2. An amazing/extraordinary event or thing.
    • Protégé (masc.)/Protégée (fem.): One whose training/career is guided by a mentor.

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    Test your understanding of various adjectives, verbs, and nouns with this vocabulary quiz. Explore terms like 'adroit,' 'crusade,' and 'pariah' to enhance your language skills. Perfect for students aiming to improve their vocabulary in English.

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