Chapter 9 Vocabulary Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does 'bolster' mean?

To be vague

To hold up, strengthen, or reinforce (correct)

To assign a position

To decrease in value

What does it mean to depreciate?

To fall or decrease in value or price

Define 'indiscriminate'.

Not chosen carefully; not based on careful selection

What does 'inquisitive' mean?

Curious; eager to learn Signup and view all the answers

What does 'nebulous' mean?

Vague; unclear Signup and view all the answers

Define 'relegate'.

To assign to a less important or less satisfying position Signup and view all the answers

What does 'replete' mean?

Plentifully supplied; well-filled Signup and view all the answers

Define 'sedentary'.

Marked by much sitting; requiring or taking little exercise Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'tenet'?

A belief or principle held to be true Signup and view all the answers

What does 'terse' mean?

Brief and clear; effectively concise Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Study Notes

Bolster: Refers to the act of reinforcing or providing support, often with a solid object to enhance strength or stability.
Depreciate: Signifies a reduction in value or worth, commonly used in financial contexts to describe asset value decreases.
Indiscriminate: Describes actions or choices made without careful selection, leading to a lack of discernment or thoughtfulness.
Inquisitive: Characterizes a person or behavior that shows curiosity and a strong desire to learn new information.
Nebulous: Conveys concepts or ideas that are vague or unclear, lacking definitive or precise characteristics.
Relegate: Involves assigning someone or something to a position of lesser importance or a less favorable condition, often in hierarchical contexts.
Replete: Indicates a state of being abundantly supplied or filled, generally used to describe an ample availability of resources.
Sedentary: Refers to a lifestyle or condition characterized by minimal physical activity or prolonged periods of sitting, often associated with health implications.
Tenet: Defines a foundational belief or principle embraced by individuals or groups, forming the basis of their ideology or philosophy.
Terse: Describes language that is brief and to the point, delivering messages in a concise and effective manner without unnecessary words.

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Enhance your vocabulary skills with these flashcards from Chapter 9. Each card features a word along with its definition to help you understand and remember key terms effectively. Perfect for students looking to expand their language proficiency.