Advanced Word Power Chapter 16 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does the word 'buoyant' mean?

Firm and unyielding

Able to float or rise (correct)

Heavy and difficult to lift

Sad and depressed

Which of the following best defines 'marred'?

To damage or spoil (correct)

To accelerate growth

To ignore completely

To enhance beauty

What does 'satirical' imply?

Humorous and mocking (correct)

Unrelated to humor

Complimentary

Serious in nature

What does the term 'pique' mean?

To provoke interest or curiosity Signup and view all the answers

What does 'irrefutable' mean?

Impossible to deny or disprove Signup and view all the answers

What does 'inexorable' mean?

Impossible to stop or prevent Signup and view all the answers

What does 'enervate' mean?

To weaken or drain of energy Signup and view all the answers

How would you define 'incorrigible'?

Incapable of being corrected or reformed Signup and view all the answers

What does 'partisan' mean?

A strong supporter of a party or cause Signup and view all the answers

What does 'parochial' imply?

Narrowly limited in scope Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Definitions

Buoyant: Able to float or rise, often used to describe a cheerful or optimistic disposition.
Marred: Damaged or spoiled, detracting from perfection or beauty.
Satirical: Employing humor, irony, or ridicule to criticize or mock, often used in social or political commentary.
Pique: To stimulate interest or curiosity; can also refer to a feeling of irritation.
Irrefutable: Impossible to deny or disprove; certain and definitive evidence.
Inexorable: Relentless and unstoppable; describes an unyielding force or process.
Enervate: To weaken or drain energy; can relate to physical or emotional fatigue.
Incorrigible: Unable to be corrected or reformed; often describes a persistent misbehavior or defect.
Partisan: Strongly supporting a specific party, cause, or group, often with a biased perspective.
Parochial: Relating to a parish; limited in scope or outlook; can describe narrow-mindedness.

Repeated Terms

Incorrigible: Featured multiple times across different contexts emphasizing consistency in meaning related to resistance to change or correction.
Marred: Common in discussions of flaws or imperfections, highlighting its relevance in various scenarios.
Parochial: Mentioned in contrasting contexts to showcase its dual meaning—both literal (as in geography) and metaphorical (as in mindset).

Contextual Usage

Understanding these words enhances comprehension of literary themes and character motivations, especially in narratives that incorporate satire and critique societal norms.
Recognizing the connotations of words like satirical and partisan can deepen insights into political discourse and opinion pieces.

Historical Reference

Connections can be made with historical events such as the Salem Witches, where terms like inexorable and irrefutable may describe societal pressures and undeniable truths in the context of justice and belief.

Study Tips

Practice using each word in different sentences to solidify understanding and context.
Create flashcards with definitions on one side and examples on the other to test recall.
Engage with literature or media that feature these terms to reinforce their meanings through application.

Description

Test your vocabulary and comprehension skills with these flashcards focused on Chapter 16 of Advanced Word Power 2nd Edition. This chapter includes a variety of words ranging from 'buoyant' to 'partisan' with definitions to enhance your understanding. Perfect for students looking to expand their vocabulary.