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Which word means talk or speech, especially in public?
Which word means talk or speech, especially in public?
- edification
- attrition
- elocution (correct)
- kismet
Which word means abundant in supply or quantity?
Which word means abundant in supply or quantity?
- pious
- copious (correct)
- gregarious
- lament
What does the word 'copious' mean?
What does the word 'copious' mean?
- Talk or speech, especially in public
- Experiencing or showing sorrow or regret
- Abundant in supply or quantity (correct)
- Showing excessive willingness to serve or please others
What does the word 'voracious' mean?
What does the word 'voracious' mean?
What does the word 'attrition' mean?
What does the word 'attrition' mean?
Which word means showing excessive willingness to serve or please others?
Which word means showing excessive willingness to serve or please others?
What does the word 'elocution' mean?
What does the word 'elocution' mean?
What does the word 'pedestrian' mean?
What does the word 'pedestrian' mean?
What does the word 'gregarious' mean?
What does the word 'gregarious' mean?
What does the word 'surreptitious' mean?
What does the word 'surreptitious' mean?
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His _______ behavior made everyone uncomfortable.
His _______ behavior made everyone uncomfortable.
She had a _______ appetite and could eat anything.
She had a _______ appetite and could eat anything.
The detective discovered _______ evidence at the crime scene.
The detective discovered _______ evidence at the crime scene.
His _______ behavior made everyone uncomfortable.
His _______ behavior made everyone uncomfortable.
She had a _______ appetite and could eat anything.
She had a _______ appetite and could eat anything.
True or false: The word 'pedestrian' means talk or speech, especially in public?
True or false: The word 'pedestrian' means talk or speech, especially in public?
True or false: The word 'attrition' means showing excessive willingness to serve or please others?
True or false: The word 'attrition' means showing excessive willingness to serve or please others?
True or false: The word 'voracious' means abundant in supply or quantity?
True or false: The word 'voracious' means abundant in supply or quantity?
True or false: The word 'surreptitious' means talk or speech, especially in public?
True or false: The word 'surreptitious' means talk or speech, especially in public?
Study Notes
Vocabulary Building
- The word "oration" means talk or speech, especially in public.
- The word "copious" means abundant in supply or quantity.
- The word "copious" is synonymous with abundant or plentiful.
- The word "voracious" means having a strong desire or appetite for food or something else.
- The word "attrition" means the process of wearing down or reduction in number, especially through continuous effort or pressure.
- The word "obsequious" means showing excessive willingness to serve or please others.
- The word "elocution" means the art of public speaking, especially in a formal and expressive way.
- The word "pedestrian" means relating to or characteristic of walking, or lacking in imagination or originality.
- The word "gregarious" means enjoying the company of others, sociable, and fond of socializing.
- The word "surreptitious" means done secretly or without being noticed.
Sentence Examples
- Her __________ behavior made everyone uncomfortable (obsequious).
- She had a __________ appetite and could eat anything (voracious).
- The detective discovered __________ evidence at the crime scene (copious).
True or False Statements
- FALSE: The word 'pedestrian' means talk or speech, especially in public.
- FALSE: The word 'attrition' means showing excessive willingness to serve or please others.
- FALSE: The word 'voracious' means abundant in supply or quantity.
- FALSE: The word 'surreptitious' means talk or speech, especially in public.
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Test your vocabulary with this quiz that covers words like 'speech', 'abundant', 'copious', 'voracious', 'attrition', and 'servile'. See how many definitions you can match correctly!
