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Which word describes a situation marked by aggressive behavior?
Which word describes a situation marked by aggressive behavior?
What does it mean if something is described as feasible?
What does it mean if something is described as feasible?
Which word best represents the act of examining something closely?
Which word best represents the act of examining something closely?
What does the term 'impetus' refer to?
What does the term 'impetus' refer to?
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What does 'meticulous' imply about a person's approach to tasks?
What does 'meticulous' imply about a person's approach to tasks?
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Study Notes
Adjectives Describing Qualities
- Adroit: Skillful
- Benevolent: Charitable; kind
- Cursory: Hasty; not thorough
- Meticulous: Extremely careful
- Amicable: Peaceable; friendly
- Averse: Opposed; unwilling
- Belligerent: Aggressive; combative
- Impervious: Not affected or hurt by
- Tepid: Unenthusiastic; marked by absence of interest
Nouns Describing Actions or Concepts
- Duplicity: Treachery; deceitfulness; dishonesty
- Feasible: Possible
- Holocaust: A large-scale destruction, especially by fire
- Quintessence: The purest form of something; the perfect example
- Grimace: Facial distortion; dry face
- Impetus: A moving force; impulse; stimulus
- Jeopardy: Danger; risk
- Nostalgia: A longing for something past; homesickness
- Scrutinize: To examine carefully
- Retrogress: To move backward
- Extol: To praise generously
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Test your knowledge of adjectives that describe qualities and nouns that convey actions or concepts. This quiz focuses on vocabulary and understanding nuanced meanings. Perfect for enhancing your language skills!
