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A character known for making sarcastic remarks that are intended to wound others can best be described as:
A character known for making sarcastic remarks that are intended to wound others can best be described as:
- Caustic (correct)
- Effusive
- Facetious
- Acerbic
Which of the following best describes a person who is struggling to reconcile their excitement for a new job opportunity with their anxiety about leaving their current comfortable position?
Which of the following best describes a person who is struggling to reconcile their excitement for a new job opportunity with their anxiety about leaving their current comfortable position?
- Ebullient
- Belligerent
- Ambivalent (correct)
- Apathetic
A novel that explores a character's journey from childhood innocence to adult understanding through various moral and psychological challenges is best categorized as a:
A novel that explores a character's journey from childhood innocence to adult understanding through various moral and psychological challenges is best categorized as a:
- Verisimilitude
- Epistolary
- Prosaic
- Bildungsroman (correct)
In a horror film, the use of discordant sounds to create a disturbing and unsettling atmosphere exemplifies:
In a horror film, the use of discordant sounds to create a disturbing and unsettling atmosphere exemplifies:
Which of the following words is most applicable to describe a fleeting moment of beauty observed during a sunset?
Which of the following words is most applicable to describe a fleeting moment of beauty observed during a sunset?
A historian who approaches the study of past events by setting aside personal biases and focusing on verifiable facts is employing which of the following approaches?
A historian who approaches the study of past events by setting aside personal biases and focusing on verifiable facts is employing which of the following approaches?
Which of the following terms describes behavior characterized by excessive obedience to gain favor?
Which of the following terms describes behavior characterized by excessive obedience to gain favor?
Which word best describes a poem that is unimaginative and lacks any artistic flair?
Which word best describes a poem that is unimaginative and lacks any artistic flair?
Which term most accurately describes a contract that has been prematurely terminated?
Which term most accurately describes a contract that has been prematurely terminated?
A close friendship characterized by warmth, ease of communication, and mutual understanding could be described as:
A close friendship characterized by warmth, ease of communication, and mutual understanding could be described as:
A person who is indifferent to the suffering of others and shows no emotional response is best described as:
A person who is indifferent to the suffering of others and shows no emotional response is best described as:
An architect who designs buildings with a focus on practical efficiency and cost-effectiveness rather than artistic flair is demonstrating a ________ approach.
An architect who designs buildings with a focus on practical efficiency and cost-effectiveness rather than artistic flair is demonstrating a ________ approach.
In a suspense novel, the use of shadows, unsettling music, and subtle hints of danger contribute to a(n) _______ atmosphere.
In a suspense novel, the use of shadows, unsettling music, and subtle hints of danger contribute to a(n) _______ atmosphere.
Which of the following qualities would a successful diplomat need to possess when dealing with sensitive international relations?
Which of the following qualities would a successful diplomat need to possess when dealing with sensitive international relations?
A landscape painting that captures the essence of reality with meticulous detail, making it seem almost photographic, is an example of:
A landscape painting that captures the essence of reality with meticulous detail, making it seem almost photographic, is an example of:
An individual who is known for being lighthearted, amusing, and unpredictable can best be described as:
An individual who is known for being lighthearted, amusing, and unpredictable can best be described as:
Which of the following is most closely associated with an attitude of deep respect and admiration?
Which of the following is most closely associated with an attitude of deep respect and admiration?
Which of the following words is most suitable to describe the atmosphere of a graveyard at midnight?
Which of the following words is most suitable to describe the atmosphere of a graveyard at midnight?
What term describes a person with refined knowledge gained from extensive reading and study?
What term describes a person with refined knowledge gained from extensive reading and study?
In a negotiation described as matter-of-fact, what characteristics would you expect to observe?
In a negotiation described as matter-of-fact, what characteristics would you expect to observe?
Flashcards
Acerbic
Acerbic
Sharp and biting
Amicable
Amicable
Friendly and agreeable
Ambivalent
Ambivalent
Having mixed or contradictory feelings
Apathetic
Apathetic
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Belligerent
Belligerent
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Bildungsroman
Bildungsroman
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Buoyant
Buoyant
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Cacophony
Cacophony
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Caustic
Caustic
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Detached
Detached
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Didactic
Didactic
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Ephemeral
Ephemeral
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Erudite
Erudite
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Languid
Languid
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Nostalgic
Nostalgic
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Ominous
Ominous
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Pernicious
Pernicious
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Wry
Wry
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Study Notes
- Acerbic: Sharp and biting in tone or style
- Amicable: Characterized by friendliness and agreeability
- Ambivalent: Possessing mixed or contradictory feelings about a subject
- Apathetic: Demonstrating little to no emotion or interest
- Belligerent: Inclined to be aggressive and warlike
- Bildungsroman: A novel tracing the protagonist's psychological and moral development from youth to adulthood
- Buoyant: Cheerful and optimistic in nature
- Cacophony: A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds
- Caustic: Sarcastic in a scathing and bitter manner
- Detached: Emotionally uninvolved or aloof
- Didactic: Intended to instruct, particularly with moral instruction as an ulterior motive
- Dreamy: Ethereal and full of wonder
- Earnest: Sincere and serious in intention
- Ebullient: Overflowing with enthusiasm and excitement
- Effusive: Expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained manner
- Eerie: Mysterious and unsettling, often associated with the supernatural
- Ephemeral: Lasting for a very short time; fleeting and transient
- Epistolary: A literary work written in the form of letters or correspondence
- Erudite: Having or displaying great knowledge or learning
- Esoteric: Intended for or understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge
- Facetious: Treating serious issues with humor, often inappropriately
- Flippant: Lacking a serious attitude; disrespectful
- Foreboding: A sense of impending doom or misfortune
- Incongruous: Out of place; not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings
- Jovial: Joyful and full of good humor
- Languid: Lacking energy or enthusiasm; slow and relaxed
- Lugubrious: Looking or sounding sad and dismal
- Macabre: Gruesome and horrifying; dealing with death
- Matter-of-fact: Straightforward and unemotional; focusing on facts
- Melancholic: Deeply thoughtful and sad; prone to melancholy
- Mocking: Making fun of something in a cruel or contemptuous way
- Nostalgic: Longing for the past; yearning for a former time
- Objective: Unbiased and neutral; based on facts
- Ominous: Threatening or foreboding evil or harm
- Pedantic: Excessively concerned with minor details or rules, especially in teaching
- Pernicious: Having a harmful effect, especially gradually or subtly
- Poignant: Evoking deep emotion, often sadness or regret
- Pragmatic: Dealing with things sensibly and realistically, based on practical considerations
- Prosaic: Lacking poetic beauty; dull, commonplace, or unimaginative
- Quixotic: Exceedingly idealistic, unrealistic, and impractical
- Reticent: Not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved
- Reverent: Deeply respectful and admiring
- Sanguine: Confidently optimistic and cheerful
- Sardonic: Grimly mocking or cynical; sarcastic
- Sensuous: Appealing to the senses; providing gratification
- Sinister: Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening
- Solemn: Serious and dignified in manner or appearance
- Sycophantic: Behaving in an overly obedient or servile way to gain favor
- Terse: Sparing in the use of words; abrupt and concise
- Truncated: Shortened by cutting off the top or end
- Verisimilitude: The appearance of being true or real; realism in literature
- Whimsical: Playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing way
- Wry: Dryly humorous, often with a touch of irony
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