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What does the word Arcane mean?

Comprehended by very few people; secret(not many people know)

A Prophetic individual is someone who cannot predict the future accurately.

False (B)

What does the word Polarize mean?

Separate into 2 opposing groups

What does the word Demur mean?

<p>Hesitate or object, express doubt</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define the word Irresolute.

<p>Uncertain or lacking determination</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word Corroborate?

<p>Lend support to/bolster</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define the word Disparate.

<p>Different or contrasting</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of the word Daunting?

<p>Scary or frightening</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define the word Impertinent.

<p>Disrespectful or Inappropriate brazen</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word Proclivity?

<p>A fondness or liking for something</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of the word Diatribe?

<p>An angry rant /verbal abuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define the word Belie.

<p>A false impression/mask</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word Frivolous mean?

<p>lacking in seriousness or importance; silly (adjective) facetious</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of the word Equivocate?

<p>Speak evasively or avoid taking a stance</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word Incendiary mean?

<p>Provocative causing conflict</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word Coalesce mean?

<p>bring elements together; unite</p> Signup and view all the answers

A Feasible plan is one that is unlikely to be achieved or is impractical.

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Define the word Abstain?

<p>To avoid partaking in something</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of the word Paradigmatic?

<p>representing the standard example</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define the word Panache.

<p>a stylish and confident manner</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of the word Ephemeral?

<p>Extremely shortlasting</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define the word Cursory.

<p>Lacking effort without care</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of the word Misanthropic?

<p>having a distaste for humans and society</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define the word Pedantic.

<p>overly concerned with (minor) details</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word Vacillate mean?

<p>go back and forth with one's view</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of the word Anomalous?

<p>Differing from what is normal atypical</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word Anachronistic mean?

<p>The wrong time or era</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word Didactic mean?

<p>meant for teaching; educational, sometimes in a condescending manner</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of the word Diffident?

<p>reserved or shy; without confidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word Profundity mean?

<p>great wisdom or intelligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of the word Discernable?

<p>able to be recognized or understood</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Arcane

Comprehended by very few people; secret.

Prophetic

Able to correctly predict the future.

Polarize

Separate into 2 opposing groups.

Demur

Hesitate or object, express doubt.

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Irresolute

Uncertain or lacking determination.

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Corroborate

Lend support to/bolster.

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Disparate

Different or contrasting.

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Daunting

Scary or frightening.

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Abate

Decrease in intensity or lessen.

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Impertinent

Disrespectful or inappropriate; brazen.

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Proclivity

A fondness or liking for something.

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Assuage

Decrease a negative feeling, allay.

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Diatribe

An angry rant or verbal abuse.

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Calumny

Slander and defamation.

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Belie

A false impression or mask.

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Frivolous

Lacking in seriousness or importance; silly.

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Equivocate

Speak evasively or avoid taking a stance.

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Incendiary

Provocative, causing conflict.

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Brazen

Shameless and excessively forward.

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Coalesce

Bring elements together; unite.

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Feasible

Likely to be achieved; practical.

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Alacrity

Eagerness to do something.

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Abstain

To avoid partaking in something.

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Ascetic

Very strict and lacking luxury; self-denying.

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Paradigmatic

Representing the standard example.

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Panache

A stylish and confident manner.

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Contrite

Feeling regretful or guilty.

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Ephemeral

Extremely short-lasting.

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Flout

Break a rule without guilt.

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Cursory

Lacking effort without care.

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Contend

Argue a certain point of view; assert.

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Misanthropic

Having a distaste for humans and society.

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Decorum

Politeness and proper behavior.

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Pedantic

Overly concerned with minor details.

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Vacillate

Go back and forth with one's view.

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Anomalous

Differing from what is normal; atypical.

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Anachronistic

The wrong time or era.

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Copious

Existing in great supply; abundant.

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Didactic

Meant for teaching; educational, sometimes condescending.

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Diffident

Reserved or shy; without confidence.

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Amenable

Receptive to change; open.

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Verbose

Excessively talkative; wordy.

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Profundity

Great wisdom or intelligence.

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Discernable

Able to be recognized or understood.

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Study Notes

Vocabulary Terms and Definitions

  • Arcane: Understood by few; secret.
  • Prophetic: Able to predict the future correctly.
  • Polarize: Separate into opposing groups.
  • Demur: Hesitate or object; express doubt.
  • Irresolute: Uncertain; lacking determination.
  • Corroborate: Support or strengthen (a claim, statement, etc.).
  • Disparate: Different; contrasting.
  • Daunting: Frightening or intimidating.
  • Abate: Decrease in intensity; lessen.
  • Impertinent: Disrespectful; inappropriate.
  • Proclivity: A fondness or tendency for something.
  • Assuage: Reduce (something, typically an unpleasant feeling).
  • Diatribe: An angry or bitter speech or attack.
  • Calumny: Slander; defamation.
  • Belie: A false impression or disguise.
  • Frivolous: Lacking in seriousness or importance; silly.
  • Equivocate: Speak evasively or vaguely.
  • Incendiary: Provocative; causing conflict.
  • Brazen: Shameless; excessively forward.
  • Coalesce: Unite or combine to form a single entity.
  • Feasible: Possible to do easily; practical.
  • Alacrity: Eagerness; readiness.
  • Abstain: Refrain from something.
  • Ascetic: (of a lifestyle) very strict and lacking luxury; (noun) self-denying.
  • Paradigmatic: Serving as a typical example.
  • Panache: Stylish and confident manner.
  • Contrite: Feeling regretful or remorseful.
  • Ephemeral: Lasting for a very short time.
  • Flout: Disregard or disobey (a rule, law, etc.)
  • Cursory: Hasty and without attention to detail.
  • Contend: Argue or dispute a point; compete.
  • Misanthropic: Having a dislike of humankind.
  • Decorum: Proper behavior; politeness.
  • Pedantic: Overly concerned with minor details.
  • Vacillate: Waver or fluctuate between different opinions or actions.
  • Anomalous: Deviating from what is normal; unusual.
  • Anachronistic: Belonging to a period other than that being described.
  • Copious: Abundant; plentiful.
  • Didactic: Intended to teach; instructive; sometimes condescending.
  • Diffident: Shy or lacking self-confidence.
  • Amenable: Willing to agree or accept; compliant.
  • Verbose: Using or characterized by too many words.
  • Profundity: Great depth of insight or understanding.
  • Discernable: Noticeable; perceptible.

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