Nelson Denny Reading Test Flashcards
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What does the word 'explain' mean?

  • To lend money at high interest
  • To cause pain
  • To make plain or clear (correct)
  • To defame or slander

    • What characterizes something as 'vulgar'?

    Ignorance of good breeding or taste.

    What does 'elastic' mean?

    Capable of returning to its original length or shape after being stretched.

    What does 'copious' refer to?

    <p>Large in quantity or number; abundant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'evoke' mean?

    <p>To call up or produce memories or feelings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to 'exaggerate'?

    <p>To magnify beyond the limits of truth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'heedless' mean?

    <p>Careless or thoughtless.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'instill' refer to?

    <p>To infuse slowly into the mind or feelings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are 'similarities'?

    <p>The state of being similar; likeness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'garish'?

    <p>Crudely or tastelessly colorful.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'massive' mean?

    <p>Consisting of a large mass; bulky and heavy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'credulity' refer to?

    <p>Willingness to believe too readily.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'boisterous' mean?

    <p>Rough and noisy; rowdy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'avidly' signify?

    <p>Showing great enthusiasm for something.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are 'lapses'?

    <p>A slip or error, often trivial.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'ensuing' mean?

    <p>To follow in order or come afterward.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'tawdry' mean?

    <p>Gaudy or showy and cheap.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'brazen' refer to?

    <p>Shameless or impudent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'blatant' mean?

    <p>Brazenly obvious; flagrant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'quest'?

    <p>A search made in order to find something.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'onerous' mean?

    <p>Burdensome or troublesome.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'indispensable' refer to?

    <p>Absolutely necessary or essential.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'resplendent' mean?

    <p>Shining brilliantly; splendid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'stultify' mean?

    <p>To make appear foolish or ridiculous.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'replication'?

    <p>A copy or a reply.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'usury' refer to?

    <p>Lending money at an exorbitant interest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'waft' mean?

    <p>To carry lightly through the air.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'whet' mean?

    <p>To sharpen or stimulate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'zealous' mean?

    <p>Full of zeal; ardently active.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'vilify' mean?

    <p>To speak ill of or defame.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'migration' refer to?

    <p>The process of migrating.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'ail' mean?

    <p>To cause pain or trouble.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'jovial' mean?

    <p>Characterized by hearty, joyous humor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'lyre'?

    <p>A musical instrument of ancient Greece.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'inscribe' mean?

    <p>To address or dedicate informally.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'indict' mean?

    <p>To bring a formal accusation against.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'aggravated' mean?

    <p>N/A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'dependence' mean?

    <p>N/A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'delusion' mean?

    <p>N/A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'militant' mean?

    <p>Vigorously active in support of a cause.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'juncture' refer to?

    <p>A critical point in time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Vocabulary Study Notes

    • explain: To clarify or make understandable; essential for effective communication.
    • vulgar: Reflects ignorance or lack of sophistication; indicates poor taste or breeding.
    • elastic: Describes materials that can revert to original form after deformation; important in physics and material science.
    • copious: Indicates abundance; often used to describe large quantities in research or resources.
    • evoke: The act of bringing memories or feelings to mind; significant in psychology and literature.
    • exaggerate: To overstate truth; commonly encountered in literature, media, and speech.
    • heedless: Represents carelessness; a quality that can lead to negative consequences.
    • instill: To gradually introduce ideas or feelings; crucial in education and behavioral development.
    • similarities: Highlighting common attributes; useful in comparison studies and analysis.
    • garish: Pertains to showiness in color or design; often carries a negative connotation regarding taste.
    • massive: Describes large, bulky objects or structures; relevant in architecture and design.
    • credulity: Signifies a tendency to believe too easily; important concept in psychology and critical thinking.
    • boisterous: Characterizes loud and lively behavior; often used in social contexts.
    • avidly: Reflects intense interest or enthusiasm; significant in discussions of motivation.
    • lapses: Represents errors or passages of time; critical in studies of memory and performance.
    • ensuing: Refers to events following in order; commonly used in narrative structure.
    • tawdry: Indicates cheapness or poor quality; relevant in art critique and consumer behavior.
    • brazen: Describes shamelessness or audacity; often associated with bold behavior in discussions or debates.
    • blatant: Refers to something obvious or flagrant; often used in critiques of actions or statements.
    • quest: Involves a search for knowledge or attainment; significant theme in literature and personal development.
    • onerous: Signifies burdensome tasks or responsibilities; key in discussions of workload and stress.
    • indispensable: Highlights essential elements; critical in evaluating needs and priorities.
    • resplendent: Describes shining brilliance; often used in artistic and descriptive writing.
    • stultify: To make someone appear foolish; relevant in discussions of social dynamics and arguments.
    • replication: Denotes the act of copying; vital in scientific research for validation.
    • usury: Refers to excessively high-interest lending; important in discussions on ethics in finance.
    • waft: Describes the gentle movement of substances through air or water; often used in literary contexts.
    • whet: To sharpen or stimulate; important in culinary terminology and motivational contexts.
    • zealous: Reflects great enthusiasm or eagerness; significant in discussing activism and commitment.
    • vilify: The act of defamation; relevant in legal and ethical discussions.
    • migration: Refers to the act of moving from one place to another; significant in ecology and sociology.
    • ail: Indicates discomfort or trouble; often associated with health discussions.
    • jovial: Depicts a cheerful and friendly demeanor; important in social psychology.
    • lyre: An ancient musical instrument; critical to studies in history and musicology.
    • inscribe: To dedicate works personally; significant in the realm of literature and art.
    • indict: To accuse formally; crucial in legal terminology and processes.
    • militant: Describes aggressive activism; key in political science and social movements.
    • juncture: Refers to significant moments in time; often used in historical analysis or decision-making contexts.

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