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What does 'abstruse' mean?

Something that's commonly known

Something that's simple and straightforward

Something that's really hard to understand (correct)

Something that's colorful and vibrant

What does 'acumen' refer to?

A state of confusion and bewilderment

A lack of understanding or insight

Physical agility and strength

Sharpness in understanding or insight (correct)

What does it mean to 'ascert' something?

To ignore something intentionally

To doubt and question something

To find out something with certainty (correct)

To speculate without evidence

What is the meaning of 'obfuscate'?

To make something so confusing that it's hard to understand Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to shun something?

To deliberately avoid something Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to shirk a duty?

To avoid or neglect a duty Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to be oblique?

To be unclear or indirect Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to be abstemious?

To have a balanced and moderate diet Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to eschew something?

To deliberately avoid or stay away from something Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to be a maligner?

To pretend to be sick or in trouble to avoid something Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to elude something?

To escape or avoid something or someone Signup and view all the answers

What does 'converge' mean?

To meet at a central point from different directions Signup and view all the answers

What does 'crux' refer to?

The central point of a matter Signup and view all the answers

What does 'degradation' entail?

The process of something getting worse or breaking down Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'initiate' something?

To start or begin something Signup and view all the answers

What does 'supersede' mean?

To replace something as it becomes outdated or less effective Signup and view all the answers

Which example best illustrates 'tangential'?

His lecture often went off on tangential topics, like a river branching into small streams Signup and view all the answers

What does 'terminate' mean?

To bring something to an end, like turning off a TV when a show is over Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario best exemplifies a 'sequel'?

Everyone was excited for the sequel to their favorite superhero movie, like waiting for the next chapter of an amazing adventure Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the second to last in a series?

Penultimate Signup and view all the answers

What does 'degradation' entail?

The process of something getting worse or breaking down Signup and view all the answers

What does 'converge' mean?

Coming together from different directions Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'pivotal'?

Extremely important Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best exemplifies the term 'sequel'?

The next episode of a popular TV series Signup and view all the answers

What scenario most closely matches the meaning of 'supersede'?

The latest smartphone replacing an older model Signup and view all the answers

Which example best illustrates the term 'tangential'?

A river diverging into smaller streams Signup and view all the answers

What does 'terminate' entail?

Bringing something to an end, like finishing a project Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Definitions

Abstruse: Difficult to understand; obscure or ambiguous in meaning.
Acumen: Sharpness of insight, ability to make good judgments; often refers to business or financial discernment.
Ascert: To find out or discover with certainty; to find out the truth about something.
Obfuscate: To deliberately make something unclear or difficult to understand; to confuse or bewilder.
Shun: To deliberately avoid or stay away from a person, place, or thing; to reject or ignore.
Shirk: To avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility; to evade a task or obligation.
Oblique: Not explicit or done in a direct way; indirectly expressed or misleading.
Abstemious: Given to restraint, especially in the consumption of food or drink; moderate or self-disciplined.
Eschew: To deliberately avoid using or abstaining from; to shun or reject something.
Maligner: One who slanders or speaks maliciously about others; often seeks to damage reputations.
Elude: To escape from or avoid, typically in a clever or skillful way; can also refer to not being comprehended.
Converge: To come together from different directions; to meet at a point; can apply to ideas or groups.
Crux: The essential or most important point of a matter; often the core issue that needs resolution.
Degradation: The process of treating someone or something with contempt; a decline to a lower condition or quality.
Initiate: To begin or start a process or action; often refers to launching some form of activity or event.
Supersede: To take the place of something or replace it; often implies a newer or better version.
Tangential: Relating to a topic that is only slightly connected or relevant; not central to the matter at hand.
Terminate: To bring something to an end; to conclude or finish something completely.
Sequel: A work that continues the story or themes of a prior work; typically follows logically from its predecessor.
Penultimate: Referring to something that is second to last in a series; often used in rankings or lists.

Additional Notes

Pivotal: Something that is crucial or central to a situation or outcome, often influencing significant changes.
Degradation: Also implies a reduction in quality or value, either of a person’s dignity or of a material substance.

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Test your word knowledge with this quiz on complex and sophisticated vocabulary! Challenge yourself to identify and understand the meanings of words like "abstruse" and "acumen" to expand your language skills.