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Which word means talk or speech, especially in public?
Which word means talk or speech, especially in public?
Which word means abundant in supply or quantity?
Which word means abundant in supply or quantity?
What does the word 'voracious' mean?
What does the word 'voracious' mean?
What does the word 'attrition' mean?
What does the word 'attrition' mean?
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Which word means showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others?
Which word means showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others?
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What does the word 'elocution' mean?
What does the word 'elocution' mean?
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What does the word 'pedestrian' mean?
What does the word 'pedestrian' mean?
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What does the word 'gregarious' mean?
What does the word 'gregarious' mean?
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What does the word 'surreptitious' mean?
What does the word 'surreptitious' mean?
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True or false: The word 'pedestrian' means talk or speech, especially in public?
True or false: The word 'pedestrian' means talk or speech, especially in public?
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True or false: The word 'attrition' means showing excessive willingness to serve or please others?
True or false: The word 'attrition' means showing excessive willingness to serve or please others?
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True or false: The word 'voracious' means abundant in supply or quantity?
True or false: The word 'voracious' means abundant in supply or quantity?
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True or false: The word 'surreptitious' means talk or speech, especially in public?
True or false: The word 'surreptitious' means talk or speech, especially in public?
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Which word means to attribute or assign a quality or characteristic to someone or something?
Which word means to attribute or assign a quality or characteristic to someone or something?
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Which of the following words means to cancel or make legally void?
Which of the following words means to cancel or make legally void?
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Which word means to distribute or allot something, especially in a measured or specified way?
Which word means to distribute or allot something, especially in a measured or specified way?
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True or false: The word 'ascribe' means to distribute or allot something, especially in a measured or specified way?
True or false: The word 'ascribe' means to distribute or allot something, especially in a measured or specified way?
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True or false: The word 'cavalier' means to attribute or assign a quality or characteristic to someone or something?
True or false: The word 'cavalier' means to attribute or assign a quality or characteristic to someone or something?
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True or false: The word 'deploy' means to cancel or make legally void?
True or false: The word 'deploy' means to cancel or make legally void?
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His reckless behavior could ______ the reputation of the company in a horrible public relations nightmare.
His reckless behavior could ______ the reputation of the company in a horrible public relations nightmare.
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The new software update will ______, or in other words, improve the speed and performance of your device.
The new software update will ______, or in other words, improve the speed and performance of your device.
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The politician was known for his tendency to ______ on important issues without providing clear answers. His evasive responses were frustrating.
The politician was known for his tendency to ______ on important issues without providing clear answers. His evasive responses were frustrating.
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Which word means to attribute or assign a quality or characteristic to someone or something?
Which word means to attribute or assign a quality or characteristic to someone or something?
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Which word means to cancel or make legally void?
Which word means to cancel or make legally void?
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What does the word 'voracious' mean?
What does the word 'voracious' mean?
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What does the word 'surreptitious' mean?
What does the word 'surreptitious' mean?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Definitions
- Elocution: Refers to the skill of clear and expressive speech, often in public settings.
- Voracious: Describes an insatiable appetite or eagerness, especially for food or knowledge.
- Attrition: Indicates a gradual reduction in the number or strength of something, often through sustained attacks or loss.
- Cavalier: Suggests a lack of concern or seriousness; an attitude marked by disregard for important matters.
- Pedestrian: While it can imply dullness or inactivity, it usually refers to someone who walks; often used to denote mundane or ordinary.
- Gregarious: Refers to a sociable person who enjoys the company of others and is fond of socializing.
- Surreptitious: Describes actions that are done secretly, often to avoid notice or attention.
- Ascribe: To attribute or assign a quality or characteristic to someone or something.
- Deploy: To distribute or position resources or forces systematically for action.
- Cancel: To annul or render something void legally.
True or False Statements
- False: "Pedestrian" does not mean talk or speech, especially in public.
- False: "Attrition" does not mean showing excessive willingness to serve or please others.
- False: "Voracious" does not mean abundant in supply or quantity.
- False: "Surreptitious" does not mean talk or speech, especially in public.
- False: "Ascribe" does not mean to distribute or allot something in a specified way.
- False: "Cavalier" does not mean to attribute or assign a quality to someone.
- False: "Deploy" does not mean to cancel or make legally void.
Contextual Usage Examples
- Reckless behavior can damage a company’s reputation significantly.
- Software updates can enhance device speed and performance.
- Politicians might avoid directness, leading to public frustration.
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- Match each vocabulary word to its definition to reinforce understanding and recall.
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Test your vocabulary with this quiz covering words related to public speaking, abundance, and willingness to serve. Explore the meanings of 'elocution', 'voracious', 'attrition' and other relevant terms.