Questions and Answers
What does the word 'blatant' mean?
What does 'blight' refer to?
Something that harms
To _____ is to come up with an idea or plan after mental effort.
contrive
To garble means to organize information clearly.
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What does 'gaunt' describe?
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What does it mean to gloat?
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If something is described as immaculate, it is _____ and clean.
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What is plagiarism?
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What does a qualm refer to?
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To _____ is to take revenge.
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Study Notes
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Blatant: Refers to something that is unmistakable or obvious; easily recognized without any ambiguity.
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Blight: Denotes a factor or entity that causes harm or destruction, often used in the context of plants or urban environments but can refer to any detrimental influence.
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Contrive: Involves the act of devising or creating something through a mental effort; can pertain to plans, explanations, or theories that require ingenuity.
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Garble: Describes the process of mixing up or jumbling information, making it difficult to understand or communicate clearly.
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Gaunt: A physical description that signifies extreme thinness, often due to illness, malnutrition, or stress.
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Gloat: Represents a feeling of smug satisfaction or bragging, often at the expense of others' misfortune.
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Immaculate: Indicates a state of cleanliness and perfection; completely spotless and free from blemishes.
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Plagiarism: The act of stealing or using someone else's ideas or work without proper attribution, which is considered unethical in both academic and creative contexts.
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Qualm: A feeling of unease or guilt about a particular action or decision; often implies moral hesitation.
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Retaliate: Refers to the action of taking revenge or responding to an offense with counteraction; often driven by a sense of justice or payback.
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