27 Questions
What does 'abstruse' mean?
Something that's really hard to understand
What does 'acumen' refer to?
Sharpness in understanding or insight
What does it mean to 'ascert' something?
To find out something with certainty
What is the meaning of 'obfuscate'?
To make something so confusing that it's hard to understand
What does it mean to shun something?
To deliberately avoid something
What does it mean to shirk a duty?
To avoid or neglect a duty
What does it mean to be oblique?
To be unclear or indirect
What does it mean to be abstemious?
To have a balanced and moderate diet
What does it mean to eschew something?
To deliberately avoid or stay away from something
What does it mean to be a maligner?
To pretend to be sick or in trouble to avoid something
What does it mean to elude something?
To escape or avoid something or someone
What does 'converge' mean?
To meet at a central point from different directions
What does 'crux' refer to?
The central point of a matter
What does 'degradation' entail?
The process of something getting worse or breaking down
What does it mean to 'initiate' something?
To start or begin something
What does 'supersede' mean?
To replace something as it becomes outdated or less effective
Which example best illustrates 'tangential'?
His lecture often went off on tangential topics, like a river branching into small streams
What does 'terminate' mean?
To bring something to an end, like turning off a TV when a show is over
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
Which term refers to the second to last in a series?
Penultimate
What does 'degradation' entail?
The process of something getting worse or breaking down
What does 'converge' mean?
Coming together from different directions
What is the meaning of 'pivotal'?
Extremely important
Which of the following best exemplifies the term 'sequel'?
The next episode of a popular TV series
What scenario most closely matches the meaning of 'supersede'?
The latest smartphone replacing an older model
Which example best illustrates the term 'tangential'?
A river diverging into smaller streams
What does 'terminate' entail?
Bringing something to an end, like finishing a project
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