Podcast
Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Questions and Answers
What does the term 'merciless' imply about a person's behavior?
What does the term 'merciless' imply about a person's behavior?
- Being overly generous
- Demonstrating kindness
- Having or showing no pity (correct)
- Showing compassion and empathy
Which of the following best defines 'calamity'?
Which of the following best defines 'calamity'?
- A common occurrence
- A disastrous event (correct)
- A gradual improvement
- A minor inconvenience
What does 'tormented' suggest about someone's emotional state?
What does 'tormented' suggest about someone's emotional state?
- Feeling indifferent to pain
- Experiencing great joy
- Troubled by great pain or suffering (correct)
- Overcoming challenges easily
Which word describes a situation characterized by violence and storminess?
Which word describes a situation characterized by violence and storminess?
Signup and view all the answers
What does it mean if someone's progress is 'impeded'?
What does it mean if someone's progress is 'impeded'?
Signup and view all the answers
How is the adverb 'relentlessly' best described?
How is the adverb 'relentlessly' best described?
Signup and view all the answers
What does 'frail' indicate about a person's physical condition?
What does 'frail' indicate about a person's physical condition?
Signup and view all the answers
Which term refers to the state of being extremely tired or worn out?
Which term refers to the state of being extremely tired or worn out?
Signup and view all the answers
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
Study Notes
Merciless
- Implies absence of compassion, sympathy, or mercy
- Suggests a harsh and cruel behavior towards others
Calamity
- A disastrous event causing widespread suffering or loss
- A serious misfortune or disaster
Tormented
- Suggests intense suffering, anguish, and emotional distress
- Implies a state of being overwhelmed by negative feelings
Turbulent
- Characterized by violence, unrest, and stormy conditions
Impedes
- To hinder or obstruct progress, advancement, or movement.
- Creates obstacles or difficulties that slow down or block something.
Relentlessly
- Without stopping or showing mercy
- Persistent and unstoppable in pursuing a goal or objective
Frail
- Weak and delicate, lacking physical strength or robustness.
- Suggests vulnerability and susceptibility to illness or injury.
Exhausted
- Extensively tired, depleted of energy, and worn out
- Indicates a state of extreme fatigue
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
