PowerPlus Vocabulary: Lesson 8
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PowerPlus Vocabulary: Lesson 8

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What does 'duplicity' mean?

  • Amusing in an odd or whimsical way
  • Intentional deceit in speech or conduct (correct)
  • To lessen in violence or intensity
  • To falsely represent
  • What does 'belie' mean?

    To falsely represent

    What does 'droll' mean?

    Amusing in an odd or whimsical way

    What does 'abate' mean?

    <p>To lessen in violence or intensity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'glib' mean?

    <p>Performed with such ease and skill as to appear insincere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'abhor' mean?

    <p>To detest; to hate strongly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'journeyman' mean?

    <p>A fully trained and qualified worker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'dole' mean?

    <p>To distribute; to give out sparingly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'protean' mean?

    <p>Readily changeable in form, shape, or meaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'gamut' mean?

    <p>The whole range or extent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'decorum' mean?

    <p>Conformity to accepted standards of conduct; proper behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'extrovert' mean?

    <p>One who is outgoing; energized by interactions with others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'propagate' mean?

    <p>To spread or transmit, especially by reproduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'effigy' mean?

    <p>A crude dummy or image representing a hated person or group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'austere' mean?

    <p>Stern; severe; plain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Vocabulary Terms and Definitions

    • Duplicity: Refers to intentional deceit, showcasing dishonesty in both speech and actions.
    • Belie: Indicates a false representation, contradicting the truth or reality of a situation.
    • Droll: Describes something that is amusing in an odd, whimsical, or quirky manner.
    • Abate: Means to diminish or reduce in intensity or violence, often used in contexts of conflict or force.
    • Glib: Pertains to smooth, fluent speaking that lacks sincerity, often perceived as superficial.
    • Abhor: Strongly detests or hates, expressing deep aversion towards something or someone.
    • Journeyman: A worker who has completed an apprenticeship and is fully skilled in a particular trade or craft.
    • Dole: Refers to the act of distributing or giving out something, often in a measured or sparing manner.
    • Protean: Describes something that is highly adaptable, able to change in form, shape, or meaning easily.
    • Gamut: Represents the entirety or full range of something, such as emotions, services, or options.
    • Decorum: Involves adherence to accepted standards of conduct, reflecting proper behavior in social situations.
    • Extrovert: Characterizes individuals who are outgoing and gain energy from social interactions rather than feeling drained by them.
    • Propagate: Means to spread, transmit, or reproduce, often used in the context of ideas, beliefs, or biological reproduction.
    • Effigy: Refers to a crude model or dummy representing a person or group that is often hated or vilified.
    • Austere: Describes a stern, severe, or plain demeanor or lifestyle, often devoid of excess or ornamentation.

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