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What does the term 'sceptical' describe?

  • Being enthusiastic and encouraging
  • Being indifferent to events
  • Being positive about a situation
  • Being doubtful or questioning (correct)

Which word is a noun form of 'gesture'?

  • Gesturing
  • Gesture (correct)
  • Gesticulate
  • Gesturer

Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'deliberately'?

  • In a hasty manner
  • Without thought
  • Accidentally
  • Purposefully and with intention (correct)

What does 'diverse' imply about a group or collection?

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Which word describes the action of working together?

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The word 'gossip' is primarily associated with which of the following concepts?

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What is the adjective form of the verb 'cooperate'?

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Which term describes something you can actually perceive or touch?

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Which term describes a thoughtful consideration or discussion?

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What is the noun form for the quality of being intangible?

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Which of the following terms means something that cannot be overcome?

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Symptomatic relates to which of the following?

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What is the adjective that describes something that serves as a complement?

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What is the meaning of the term 'assortment'?

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What does the word 'intriguing' describe?

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What is the meaning of 'Propensity'?

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Which of the following is synonymous with 'swiftly'?

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Which word is synonymous with 'Superficial'?

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Which term is associated with 'conduct'?

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What does 'volatile' best describe?

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What does 'Activate' mean?

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Which term is used to describe the act of 'Ritualizing'?

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Which of the following words indicates equivalence?

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What is a potential consequence of a 'volatile' substance?

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What is the primary focus of 'Demarcation'?

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Which of the following terms relates to 'conductivity'?

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What does 'Deactivation' imply?

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Which of the following best describes 'Analogies'?

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What does 'Ritualism' focus on?

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What does the term 'inflated' refer to?

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Which word describes something that is lasting indefinitely?

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What does 'abuse' signify in this context?

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What does 'harmonious' mean?

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Which of the following terms reflects the idea of detailed explanation?

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In what context would 'reverberate' be used?

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What does the verb 'advocate' imply?

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Select the word that suggests a lack of system or structure.

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What part of speech is 'accumulate'?

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Which word is synonymous with 'nourish'?

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What is the adjective form of 'incentivize'?

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What does the verb 'engulf' mean?

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Which of the following is a noun form of 'ripple'?

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What is the meaning of 'colossal'?

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Which word describes something that is characterized by fierce intensity?

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Which term describes the process related to the word 'diffuse'?

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Flashcards

Sceptical (adj)

Having or showing doubt.

Gesture (n)

A movement of part of the body, especially a hand or arm, to express an idea or feeling.

Deliberately (adv)

Intentionally; on purpose.

Diverse (adj)

Showing a great variety or range of different things.

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Gossip (n)

Conversation or talk about other people's private lives, especially in a way that is not completely truthful.

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Cooperative (adj)

Working together in a friendly or helpful way.

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Deliberate (adj)

Intended; purposeful.

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Gesture (v)

To make a gesture.

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Assortment

The act of classifying or arranging items into groups.

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Intriguing

Captivating; fascinating; arousing interest.

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Equivalent

Having the same value, meaning, or effect.

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Swiftly

In a fast and quick manner.

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Conduct (verb)

To lead or manage a process or situation.

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Volatile

Likely to change rapidly and unpredictably, or easily evaporated.

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Conductive

Able to transmit heat or electricity; leading or guiding

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Volatilize

To cause something to become a vapor or gas.

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Intangible

Not able to be touched or seen.

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Symptoms

Physical or mental signs of an issue

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Complement (n)

Something that completes or enhances something else.

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Insurmountable

Too difficult to overcome.

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Surmountable

Able to be overcome.

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Inflation

A general increase in prices of goods and services in an economy over a period of time.

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Permanent

Existing or continuing indefinitely; lasting.

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Narrative

A description of events, often in a story-like format.

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Superficiality

The state of being shallow or lacking depth.

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Arbitrary

Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

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Harmonious

Agreeable, in agreement; creating a pleasant effect; free of conflict.

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Activate

To start or make something work.

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Elaboration

A detailed explanation or account; the act of adding details.

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Activation

The act of starting or making something work.

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Analogies

Comparisons to help understand something.

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Gain

To acquire or achieve something; to get something positive.

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Advocate

To publicly support or recommend a particular cause or policy.

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Ritual

A set procedure or ceremony.

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Demarcation

Marking a boundary.

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Demarcate

To determine the boundary.

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Analogous

Having a similar characteristic.

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Accumulate (verb)

To gather or collect something over time.

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Nourish (verb)

To provide with nourishment or support.

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Incentivize (verb)

To motivate or encourage someone to do something.

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Besiege (verb)

To surround and attack (a place) with armed forces.

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Ripple (verb/noun)

A small wave or disturbance that spreads outward from a point of origin.

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Diffuse (verb/adj)

To spread out or become widely dispersed; in a way that is not concentrated.

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Fierce (adjective)

Intensely strong or violent.

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Colossal (adjective)

Extremely large or immense.

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Study Notes

English Vocabulary and Definitions (Internet Based)

  • Distribute (v): To give something out to many people
  • Distribution (n): The act of giving something out to many people
  • Distributor (n): A person or company that gives out or sells products to other people
  • Combine (v): To put or bring things together
  • Combination (n): The act of putting or bringing things together
  • Combined (adj): Joined or united
  • Assess (v): To evaluate or judge something or someone
  • Assessment (n): An evaluation or judgment.
  • Associate (v): To connect or link ideas or things
  • Association (n): The connection or link between ideas or things
  • Assign (v): To give someone a particular task or duty
  • Assignment (n): A task or duty given to someone
  • Assist (v): To help someone or something
  • Assistance (n): Aid or help given to someone or something
  • Assistant (n): A person who helps someone else
  • Neglected (adj): Ignored or overlooked
  • Neglect (n/v): The act of ignoring or overlooking something or someone.
  • Neglectful (adj): Ignoring or overlooking.
  • Evolve (v): To develop or progress gradually
  • Evolver (n): One that evolves.
  • Evolution (n): The gradual development or progression of something
  • Evolutionary (adj): Relating to evolution or development.
  • Reputation (n): The overall opinion or estimation of someone or something
  • Repute (v): To have a good or bad reputation.
  • Nest (n): A structure built by birds or animals to lay eggs
  • Nest (v): To make a nest
  • Motionless (n): Not moving
  • Motion (n): Movement
  • Move (v): To change position
  • Colonies (n): A group of people or creatures
  • Colonize (v): To settle in a new area
  • Constant (adj): Unchanging
  • Constantly (adv): in a continuous way.
  • Stimulation (n): The act of encouraging or motivating something
  • Stimulate (v): To encourage or motivate something
  • Stimulant (n/adj): A substance or factor that stimulates something
  • Rid (v): To free from something
  • Riddance (n): Freedom from something
  • Boredom (n): A feeling of dissatisfaction or lack of interest

Additional English Vocabulary and Definitions (Internet Based)

  • Curiosity (n): A strong desire to learn or know something.

  • Curious (adj): Intrigued to know something.

  • Incurious (adj): Not showing an interest in learning.

  • Eschew (v): To avoid or shun something.

  • Long (v): to greatly desire something.

  • Turning point (n): A significant moment or event marking a change in a situation.

  • Storyline (n): The main plot of a story or movie.

  • Burden (n): A difficult task or responsibility.

  • Burden (v): to impose a burden on someone

  • Insecurity (n): A feeling of not being safe or secure.

  • Security (n): The protection and safety of something or someone.

  • Secure (adj/v): Safe and protected

  • Characteristic (n): A distinguishing feature or quality.

  • Character (n): A person or personality in a story or movie.

  • Characterize (v): To describe a character or their traits

  • Void (n): An empty space or area.

  • Void (adj): Having no legal force

  • Suffer (v): To experience pain, hardship, or distress.

  • Suffering (adj): Experience of pain, hardship, or distress

  • Appetite (n): A desire for food or drink.

  • Appetizing (adj): Attractive or appealing, making you want to eat.

  • Psychiatry (n): The branch of medicine dealing with mental disorders.

  • Discipline (n/v): A set of rules or standards

  • Disciplinary (adj): Related to rules or standards.

  • Sceptical (adj): Having doubt or distrust

  • Gesture (n): A movement of the body used to express something.

  • Gesture (v): To make a movement of the body used to express something.

  • Gossip (n): Idle talk.

  • Deliberately (adv): On purpose or intentionally.

  • Deliberate (adj): Intentional, methodical

  • Deliberation (n): Careful consideration

  • Deliberate (v): To give careful thought to a matter.

  • Diverse (adj): Showing a great variety or difference

  • Diversity (n): A range of differences

  • Divert (v): To turn something in a different direction

  • Cooperatively (adv):

  • Cooperative (adj): Working together

  • Cooperate (v): Working together

  • Harmony (n): A state of peace, agreement, or balance

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