Questions and Answers
The cutting down of the rain forests has caused a dangerous rate of __ among species that inhabit those forests.
attrition
People sometimes do odd things to __ regulations.
circumvent
If you want your essay to be __, stick to your point.
cohesive
Alzheimer's disease is a disaster for the patient and a __ burden for the family.
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Some days we are __ with junk email - it can take an hour to delete all the unwanted messages.
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The chatty, slow-moving clerk was __ to the line of people that were impatiently waiting.
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Some people who could benefit from counseling avoid the therapist - they want to keep their private matters private, so they are __ about them.
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A half-hour of aerobic exercise every day will help you stay healthy and __.
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In many places, the law doesn't __ gambling, but they do not actively oppose it, either.
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A quiet, polite discussion may be better than a __ argument, but some people get more satisfaction out of yelling and shouting.
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Craig is inundated with bills, but he continues to fritter away his money. He is ___ to his financial problems.
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The company doesn't sanction the police of paying off workers. It believes that the optimum way to reduce the staff is by attrition: employees who quit or return simply aren't replaced.
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My brother was reticent to talk about why he did not get accepted into the army; he met the testing requirements, but his eyesight was terrible. He tried to ___ this problem by memorizing the eye chart.
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Sometimes, the people who yell the loudest and are the most vociferous about an issue don't realize that they are doing more harm than good, and they are bringing ___ harm to people they are trying to help.
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If you have a cohesive group of people who all stick together, they can form a ___ and strong opposition to any challenges.
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Words and Definitions
- Attrition: The deterioration of species numbers due to deforestation; highlights environmental concerns.
- Circumvent: To bypass regulations; historically illustrated by illegal saloon practices in New York.
- Cohesive: Describes essays or arguments that are unified; importance of maintaining focus.
- Grievous: Indicates seriousness or suffering; Alzheimer's disease as a significant burden on families.
- Inundated: Overwhelmed with excessive information or tasks; example of dealing with junk email.
- Oblivious: Unaware of surroundings; demonstrated by a clerk ignoring a growing line of impatient customers.
- Reticent: Characterizes individuals reluctant to discuss personal issues; highlights barriers to seeking help.
- Robust: Signifies strong health and resilience; benefits of regular aerobic exercise emphasized.
- Sanction: Legal acceptance without active support; gambling laws often represent this ambivalence.
- Vociferous: Loudly expressive or aggressive; contrasting quiet discussions with louder confrontations.
Combined Vocabulary Usage
- Inundated and Oblivious: Craig's financial issues illustrate being overwhelmed with bills while remaining unaware of the consequences of spending.
- Sanction and Attrition: Companies may comply with laws regarding workforce reduction through natural attrition rather than explicit sanctions.
- Reticent and Circumvent: Personal hesitance to share experiences and actively trying to evade limitations, demonstrated by attempts to pass visual tests.
- Vociferous and Grievous: Loud advocates may unintentionally cause harm, masking their true intentions with fervent expressions.
- Cohesive and Robust: Unity within a group can lead to formidable resistance against challenges when members are committed.
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This quiz focuses on vocabulary from Chapter 8, testing your understanding of words and their contextual usage. You'll encounter terms like 'attrition', 'circumvent', and 'cohesive' through engaging flashcards. It's a fun way to reinforce your learning and improve your language skills.
