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How might the understanding of 'portent' change one's interpretation of historical events or literature?
How might the understanding of 'portent' change one's interpretation of historical events or literature?
Recognizing portents adds layers of foreshadowing and deeper meaning to events, suggesting destiny or warning, thereby enriching the interpretation of literature and historical narratives.
In what ways can seemingly beneficial actions have 'pernicious' long-term consequences on the environment or society?
In what ways can seemingly beneficial actions have 'pernicious' long-term consequences on the environment or society?
Actions intended to be benficial can unintentionally lead to long-term negative impacts on the environment or society through resource depletion or social inequality.
Describe a scenario where 'augmenting' resources in one area could lead to unforeseen challenges or shortages in another.
Describe a scenario where 'augmenting' resources in one area could lead to unforeseen challenges or shortages in another.
Diverting water to augment an agricultural area could deplete downstream water resources, causing shortages and ecological damage in the original areas.
How can the act of 'propagating' an idea be both beneficial and detrimental to society, depending on the nature of the idea?
How can the act of 'propagating' an idea be both beneficial and detrimental to society, depending on the nature of the idea?
Explain how a person's physical and mental state might 'languish' under conditions of prolonged stress or isolation.
Explain how a person's physical and mental state might 'languish' under conditions of prolonged stress or isolation.
In what ways can a leader's decisions be considered 'tyrannous' even if they claim to be acting in the best interest of their constituents?
In what ways can a leader's decisions be considered 'tyrannous' even if they claim to be acting in the best interest of their constituents?
Describe a situation where someone might 'beseech' another for help, despite knowing that their request imposes a significant burden?
Describe a situation where someone might 'beseech' another for help, despite knowing that their request imposes a significant burden?
How does the use of greetings like 'God-den' reflect changing social customs and communication styles over time?
How does the use of greetings like 'God-den' reflect changing social customs and communication styles over time?
In what settings might 'boisterous' behavior be considered appropriate and even encouraged, and in what settings would it be deemed disruptive?
In what settings might 'boisterous' behavior be considered appropriate and even encouraged, and in what settings would it be deemed disruptive?
Explain how the act of 'disparaging' certain professions or fields of study can impact career choices and societal perceptions of value?
Explain how the act of 'disparaging' certain professions or fields of study can impact career choices and societal perceptions of value?
Flashcards
Portent
Portent
An ominous or threatening warning.
Pernicious
Pernicious
Causing harm or ruin; hurtful.
Augment
Augment
Enlarge in size, number, shape, or extent; increase.
Propagate
Propagate
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Languish
Languish
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Tyrannous
Tyrannous
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Beseech
Beseech
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God-den
God-den
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Boisterous
Boisterous
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Disparage
Disparage
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Study Notes
Vocabulary
- Portent (noun): An ominous or threatening warning, such as wild birds in the house being seen as portents of death.
- Pernicious (adj.): Causing harm or ruin; hurtful, like the pernicious effects of air pollution or the pernicious influence of television.
- Augment (verb): To enlarge in size, number, shape, or extent; increase, such as heavy rains augmenting the water supply, or money augmenting a fortune.
- Propagate (verb): To spread and promote an idea or theory, or to reproduce plants, such as propagating an apple tree by grafting.
- Languish (verb): To become weak or deteriorate, like a prisoner languishing in his cell or a neglected plant languishing in dry soil.
- Tyrannous (adj.): Unjustly cruel, harsh, severe, or oppressive, like palpable, tyrannous, murderous injustice.
- Beseech (verb): To request or beg eagerly, such as beseeching someone to make an argument or stay longer.
- God-den (noun): A greeting used after noon.
- Boisterous (adj.): Noisy or energetic, such as the boisterous conviviality associated with taverns or a big, boisterous laugh.
- Disparage (verb): Speaking of another person in a negative or belittling way, such as disparaging competitors or disparaging polo as a game for the wealthy.
Prefixes and Root Words
- se- = apart: Examples include segragate, separate, and sexualize.
- aud-, aur- = hear: Examples include audio, audible, and aural.
- hyper- = above: Examples include hyperactive, hyperaware, and hyperintensive.
- sub-, suc-, suf- = below: Examples include suffocate, subway, and succeed.
- auto- = self: Examples include automatic, automobile, and autobiography.
- hypo- = under: Examples include hypothermia, hypocrite, and hypotension.
- super-, sur- = over, above: Examples include superpower, surreal, and surcharge.
- ben-, bon-, eu- = good: Examples include bonus, benefit, and euphony.
- il-, im-, in-, ir-, non- = not: Examples include illegal, imagination, and irrelevant.
- syn-, sym- = together, with: Examples include synonym, symbol, and symphony.
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