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What is the primary focus of theology?
What is the primary focus of theology?
What does the term tirade refer to?
What does the term tirade refer to?
Which of the following best describes torpor?
Which of the following best describes torpor?
In what context can touchstone be used?
In what context can touchstone be used?
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What does it mean to tout something?
What does it mean to tout something?
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Which of the following best describes transcending?
Which of the following best describes transcending?
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What does transgress mean?
What does transgress mean?
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What characteristic of a transient is highlighted?
What characteristic of a transient is highlighted?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Notes
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THEOLOGY: Study of God or religion; illustrates the paradox of an atheist passionately engaging with theological concepts.
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TIRADE: A prolonged and bitter speech; example of use includes Percival's criticism of imitation cheese in school lunches.
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TORPOR: Describes a state of sluggishness, inactivity, or apathy; can be illustrated by a boa constrictor's inactivity after eating, and the challenge of engaging apathetic students.
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TOUCHSTONE: Originally a dark stone used to test the purity of precious metals; now a general term for a standard or measure of quality, such as vocabulary size as an indicator of education quality.
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TOUT: To praise something highly; advertisements often tout products like chocolate-flavored toothpaste for benefits such as tooth preservation.
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TRANSCEND: Means to go beyond or surpass; exemplified by someone claiming to invent a perpetual motion machine or a basketball player performing significantly better than teammates. 'Transcendent' relates to being surpassing or preeminent.
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TRANSGRESS: To violate laws or rules; frequent breaches can lead to severe consequences, as seen in actions that led to war or a bully's repeated misdeeds like vandalism and aggression.
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TRANSIENT: Characterizes something temporary; an example is a brief cool breeze that offers short-lived relief from heat.
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Explore an advanced vocabulary quiz focused on key terms such as 'theology', 'tirade', and 'torpor'. This quiz highlights their meanings and applications in various contexts. Challenge your understanding and improve your lexicon with insightful examples.
