Vocab Chapter 11 Flashcards

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What does 'clandestine' mean?

  • Self-centered, selfish
  • Secret, concealed; underhanded (correct)
  • Lacking in harmony; incompatible
  • Abundant, profuse

What is a contingency?

A not unlikely event; a possibility; an event that depends on chance.

Egocentric means self-centered.

True (A)

What does it mean to exonerate?

<p>To clear of blame.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes incongruous?

<p>Lacking in harmony; incompatible (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does indigenous refer to?

<p>Native to a particular area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Liability is something that acts as an advantage.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does prolific mean?

<p>Abundantly productive; abundant, profuse.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to reinstate?

<p>Restore to previous rank or state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of superfluous?

<p>Extra beyond what is required (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Vocabulary Study Notes - Chapter 11

  • Clandestine: Refers to actions conducted in secrecy, often due to their illicit nature.
  • Contingency: Describes a potential event or situation that may occur, often dependent on certain conditions or chance.
  • Egocentric: Characterizes a personality that is predominantly self-focused, exhibiting selfish behavior.
  • Exonerate: The act of absolving someone from blame or fault for a wrongful act.
  • Incongruous: Indicates a lack of compatibility or consistency, resulting in disharmony within contexts or elements.
  • Indigenous: Pertains to species, cultures, or peoples that are native and original to a specific geographical region.
  • Liability: Represents a burden or disadvantage that poses a risk or challenge, often in legal or financial contexts.
  • Prolific: Denotes a state of producing abundantly; can refer to artists, writers, or species that generate a large quantity of output.
  • Reinstate: The process of restoring an individual or entity to a previous position, status, or condition.
  • Superfluous: Describes an element that is unnecessary or excessive, going beyond what is required or needed.

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