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What does the word "Bicentennial" mean?

The two-hundredth anniversary of a significant event (noun) or relating to a two-hundredth anniversary (adjective).

Define the word "Centennial".

A hundredth anniversary (noun) or relating to a hundredth anniversary (adjective).

Which word means lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time; enduring or continually recurring?

  • Perennial (correct)
  • Temporary
  • Bicentennial
  • Unilateral

What is the definition of "Bilateral"?

<p>Having or relating to two sides; affecting both sides.</p> Signup and view all the answers

An action performed by or affecting only one party without the agreement of others is described as:

<p>Unilateral (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define "Contemporary".

<p>Living or existing at the same time as another (noun/adjective) or belonging to or occurring in the present (adjective).</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does "Extemporaneous" mean?

<p>Spoken or done without preparation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What word describes something lasting for only a limited time period and not permanent?

<p>Temporary (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of "Veracity"?

<p>Conformity to facts; accuracy; habitual truthfulness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to "Verify" something?

<p>To make sure or demonstrate that something is true, accurate, or justified.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which adjective means able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing?

<p>Durable (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define the noun "Revival".

<p>An improvement in the condition or strength of something.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the adjective "Vivacious" mean?

<p>Attractively lively and animated [typically used of a woman].</p> Signup and view all the answers

What word describes something that produces powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind?

<p>Vivid (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the verb "Exclaim" mean?

<p>To cry out suddenly, especially in surprise, anger, or pain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define the noun "Proclamation".

<p>A public or official announcement, especially one dealing with a matter of great importance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an "Equation"?

<p>In mathematics, a statement that the values of two mathematical expressions are equal (indicated by the &quot;=&quot; sign), or generally, the process of equating one thing with another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which noun refers to the state or quality of being just, fair, or impartial?

<p>Equity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to "Equivocate"?

<p>To speak or act in a way that allows for more than one interpretation; to be deliberately vague or ambiguous as to conceal the truth or avoid commitment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does "Bicentennial" mean?

<p>The two-hundredth anniversary of a significant event, or relating to such an anniversary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define "Centennial".

<p>A hundredth anniversary, or relating to a hundredth anniversary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which word means lasting for a long time or continually recurring?

<p>Perennial (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

"Bilateral" means affecting only one side.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does "Unilateral" describe?

<p>An action performed by or affecting only one person, group, or country without the agreement of others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A person or thing living or existing at the same time as another is a ______.

<p>contemporary</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the adjective "Extemporaneous" mean?

<p>Spoken or done without preparation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of "Temporary"?

<p>Lasting for only a limited time period; not permanent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define "Veracity".

<p>Conformity to facts; accuracy; habitual truthfulness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to "Verify" something?

<p>To make sure it is true, accurate, or justified (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

"Durable" refers to something that is easily damaged.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a "Revival"?

<p>An improvement in the condition or strength of something.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A person, typically a woman, who is attractively lively and animated is described as ______.

<p>vivacious</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does "Vivid" mean, especially in relation to images or feelings?

<p>Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to "Exclaim"?

<p>To cry out suddenly, especially in surprise, anger, or pain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A "Proclamation" is a type of:

<p>Public or official announcement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In mathematics, what is an "Equation"?

<p>A statement that the values of two mathematical expressions are equal, indicated by the '=' sign.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following defines "Equity"? (Select all that apply)

<p>The values of shares owned by a company (A), The state or quality of being just, fair, or impartial (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to "Equivocate"?

<p>To use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does "Bicentennial" mean?

<p>The two-hundredth anniversary of a significant event, or relating to such an anniversary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a "Centennial"?

<p>A hundredth anniversary, or relating to a hundredth anniversary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which word means lasting for a very long time or continually recurring?

<p>Perennial (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define "Bilateral".

<p>Having or relating to two sides; affecting both sides.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does "Unilateral" describe?

<p>An action performed by or affecting only one side (person, group, country) without the agreement of others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does "Contemporary" mean?

<p>Living or occurring at the same time; belonging to the present (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean if something is "Extemporaneous"?

<p>Spoken or done without preparation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

"Temporary" means something is permanent.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is "Veracity"?

<p>Conformity (compliance with standards, rules, or laws) to facts; accuracy; habitual truthfulness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to "Verify" something?

<p>To make sure or demonstrate that something is true, accurate, or justified.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which adjective describes something able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage?

<p>Durable (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define "Revival".

<p>An improvement in the condition or strength of something.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the adjective "Vivacious" mean?

<p>Attractively lively and animated (typically used of a woman).</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does "Vivid" mean?

<p>Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to "Exclaim"?

<p>To cry out suddenly, especially in surprise, anger, or pain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a "Proclamation"?

<p>A public or official announcement, especially one dealing with a matter of great importance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In mathematics, what is an "Equation"?

<p>A statement that the values of two mathematical expressions are equal, indicated by the &quot;=&quot; sign.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes "Equity"?

<p>The state or quality of being just, fair, or impartial (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to "Equivocate"?

<p>To speak or act in a way that allows for more than one interpretation; to be deliberately vague or ambiguous as to conceal the truth or avoid commitment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Bicentennial

The two-hundredth anniversary of a significant event; relating to a two-hundredth anniversary.

Centennial

A hundredth anniversary; relating to a hundredth anniversary.

Perennial

Lasting for a long time; enduring or continually recurring. Also, a plant that lives for many years.

Bilateral

Having or relating to two sides; affecting both sides.

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Unilateral

Performed by only one person, group, or country without the agreement of others.

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Contemporary

Living or occurring at the same time; belonging to the present.

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Extemporaneous

Spoken or done without preparation.

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Temporary

Lasting for only a limited time period; not permanent.

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Veracity

Conformity to facts; accuracy; habitual truthfulness.

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Verify

Make sure or demonstrate that something is true, accurate, or justified.

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Durable

Able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing.

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Revival

An improvement in the condition or strength of something.

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Vivacious

Attractively lively and animated.

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Vivid

Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind.

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Exclaim

Cry out suddenly, especially in surprise, anger, or pain.

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Proclamation

A public or official announcement, especially one dealing with a matter of great importance.

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Equation

A statement that the values of two mathematical expressions are equal.

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Equity

The state or quality of being just, fair, or impartial.

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Equivocate

To speak or act in a way that allows for more than one interpretation; to be deliberately vague or ambiguous.

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Study Notes

  • Study notes for Latin words.

Bicentennial

  • Refers to the two-hundredth anniversary of a significant event
  • Can be an adjective relating to this anniversary, or a noun

Centennial

  • Denotes a hundredth anniversary
  • Can be an adjective relating to a hundredth anniversary, or a noun

Perennial

  • Describes something lasting for a long or infinite time, enduring or recurring
  • Also a noun referring to a plant that lives for more than two years

Bilateral

  • Means having or relating to two sides
  • Affects both sides in some way

Unilateral

  • Performed by or affecting only one person, group, or country
  • Done without the agreement of others

Contemporary

  • Refers to someone or something existing at the same time as another
  • Means belonging to or occurring in the present
  • A noun can mean a person or thing living at the same time as another
  • Adjective can mean living or occurring at the same time

Extemporaneous

  • Describes something spoken or done without preparation

Temporary

  • Lasts for only a limited time period and is not permanent
  • A noun can mean a person employed on a temporary basis

Veracity

  • Means conformity to facts and accuracy
  • Connotes habitual truthfulness

Verify

  • Means to make sure or demonstrate that something is true, accurate, or justified

Durable

  • Describes something able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing
  • Short for durable goods

Revival

  • Refers to an improvement in the condition or strength of something

Vivacious

  • Means attractively lively and animated
  • Typically used to describe a woman

Vivid

  • Describes something producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind

Exclaim

  • Means to cry out suddenly
  • Usually done in surprise, anger, or pain

Proclamation

  • A public or official announcement
  • Deals with a matter of great importance

Equation

  • In mathematics, a statement that two expressions are equal
  • Indicated by the "=" sign
  • Can also refer to the process of equating one thing with another

Equity

  • The state or quality of being just, fair, or impartial
  • The value of shares owned in a company

Equivocate

  • Means to speak or act ambiguously
  • Done to conceal the truth or avoid commitment

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