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What does the term 'subjugate' mean?
What does the term 'subjugate' mean?
- To express deep sorrow
- To bring under control; to conquer (correct)
- To refuse to acknowledge authority
- To scatter or spread widely
Which word describes a person who shows excessive fondness?
Which word describes a person who shows excessive fondness?
- Dote (correct)
- Implicate
- Wanton
- Pensive
What is a primary definition of 'disseminate'?
What is a primary definition of 'disseminate'?
- To refer to something indirectly
- To dedicate to a particular cause
- To express great sorrow
- To scatter or spread widely (correct)
In which context would the term 'lament' be most appropriately used?
In which context would the term 'lament' be most appropriately used?
Which of the following terms is best described as 'artificially stiff or formal in manner'?
Which of the following terms is best described as 'artificially stiff or formal in manner'?
What is the primary implication of the term 'implicate' in a legal context?
What is the primary implication of the term 'implicate' in a legal context?
Which of the following best describes an event characterized by excessive display or showiness?
Which of the following best describes an event characterized by excessive display or showiness?
In which situation might one best exemplify the meaning of 'dote'?
In which situation might one best exemplify the meaning of 'dote'?
What does it mean to 'exhort' someone?
What does it mean to 'exhort' someone?
Which adjective describes someone who is recklessly playful and ignores what is appropriate?
Which adjective describes someone who is recklessly playful and ignores what is appropriate?
What is the primary function of the main idea in literature?
What is the primary function of the main idea in literature?
Which strategy can help readers identify the main idea of a text?
Which strategy can help readers identify the main idea of a text?
In which part of the text should a reader pay extra attention to detect the main idea?
In which part of the text should a reader pay extra attention to detect the main idea?
What should a reader do with information that does not connect to the main idea?
What should a reader do with information that does not connect to the main idea?
Which of the following is true about the main idea of a text?
Which of the following is true about the main idea of a text?
Flashcards
Allude (v.)
Allude (v.)
To refer to something indirectly.
Consecrate (v.)
Consecrate (v.)
To make holy or dedicate something to a purpose.
Disseminate (v.)
Disseminate (v.)
To spread something widely.
Feckless (adj.)
Feckless (adj.)
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Implicate (v.)
Implicate (v.)
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Dote on
Dote on
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Exhort
Exhort
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Lament
Lament
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Monetary
Monetary
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Wanton Destruction
Wanton Destruction
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Main Idea
Main Idea
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Identifying Main Idea
Identifying Main Idea
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Supporting Details
Supporting Details
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Key Ideas
Key Ideas
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Reading for Main Idea
Reading for Main Idea
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Study Notes
Verbs
- Allude: To refer indirectly (used with "to").
- Consecrate: To set apart as holy or to dedicate to a cause.
- Disseminate: To spread widely.
- Dote: To show excessive fondness (used with "on" or "upon").
- Exhort: To urge strongly or warn.
- Implicate: To show involvement, especially in wrongdoing.
- Lament: To feel or express grief.
- Subjugate: To bring under control; to conquer.
Adjectives
- Feckless: Careless or irresponsible.
- Monetary: Relating to money or currency.
- Pensive: Deep in thought; dreamily thoughtful.
- Stilted: Artificially stiff or formal.
- Wanton: Ignoring what is right; excessive; playful (also frolicsome).
Noun
- Pomp: A showy or dignified display.
- Trauma: Severe bodily injury or emotional shock.
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