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What does the word 'officious' mean?
What does the word 'officious' mean?
- hidden; undercover
- complex; difficult to solve
- meddlesome (correct)
- to cheat
What does 'bilk' mean?
What does 'bilk' mean?
to cheat
Which of the following is a meaning of 'covert'?
Which of the following is a meaning of 'covert'?
- to produce or bring about
- storage area for a plane
- something subtle
- hidden; undercover (correct)
What does the verb 'engender' mean?
What does the verb 'engender' mean?
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What is a 'hangar'?
What is a 'hangar'?
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What does the word 'knotty' mean?
What does the word 'knotty' mean?
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What does 'nuance' refer to?
What does 'nuance' refer to?
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Define 'plagiarism'.
Define 'plagiarism'.
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What is one meaning of the word 'legion'?
What is one meaning of the word 'legion'?
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What does 'tangent' mean in conversation?
What does 'tangent' mean in conversation?
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Vocabulary Study Notes
- Officious: Meddlesome; describes someone who is overly eager to offer unwanted help or advice, often seen in bureaucratic contexts.
- Bilk: To cheat or swindle; refers to dishonest practices that result in someone losing money or value.
- Covert: Hidden or undercover; often associated with secret operations, particularly in military or espionage contexts.
- Engender: To produce, cause, or bring about; used to describe the creation of feelings, ideas, or situations.
- Hangar: A storage area specifically for aircraft; crucial for aircraft maintenance and protection from elements.
- Knotty: Describes something complex or difficult to solve; often used in problem-solving contexts or when discussing intricate issues.
- Nuance: A subtle difference or a fine shade of meaning; vital for deep comprehension of language and communication.
- Plagiarism: The act of taking credit for someone else's writing or ideas; considered a serious ethical violation in academic and professional settings.
- Legion: Can refer to a large military force or any large number of people; typically connotes a vast abundance or multitude.
- Tangent: A shift away from the main subject; often used in discussions to indicate a side conversation that diverges from the main topic.
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