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What does the word 'ameliorate' mean?
What does the word 'ameliorate' mean?
- To cause to happen early
- To make or grow better (correct)
- Self-confident assurance
- To attack with harsh criticism
Which of the following options describes 'occult'?
Which of the following options describes 'occult'?
- A hoped-for period of joy
- Supernatural forces, events, and beings collectively (correct)
- To urge by strong argument
- Natural; instinct
What does 'aplomb' signify?
What does 'aplomb' signify?
Self-confident assurance; poise
The term 'ex officio' refers to something done by virtue of ______.
The term 'ex officio' refers to something done by virtue of ______.
What does 'epitome' mean?
What does 'epitome' mean?
The word 'bombastic' refers to a modest style of speech or writing.
The word 'bombastic' refers to a modest style of speech or writing.
What does 'millennium' refer to?
What does 'millennium' refer to?
The word 'intrinsic' signifies what?
The word 'intrinsic' signifies what?
Define 'callow'.
Define 'callow'.
What does 'lassitude' indicate?
What does 'lassitude' indicate?
What action does 'permeate' describe?
What action does 'permeate' describe?
What is a 'surmise'?
What is a 'surmise'?
What does 'drivel' mean?
What does 'drivel' mean?
What does 'exhort' mean?
What does 'exhort' mean?
What is the meaning of 'infringe'?
What is the meaning of 'infringe'?
What does 'inveigh' mean?
What does 'inveigh' mean?
What does 'ingratiate' refer to?
What does 'ingratiate' refer to?
Define 'interloper'.
Define 'interloper'.
What does 'stringent' mean?
What does 'stringent' mean?
What does 'precipitate' mean?
What does 'precipitate' mean?
Study Notes
Vocabulary Study Notes
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Ameliorate:
- Verb indicating the act of making something better or improving a situation.
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Occult:
- Noun referring to supernatural forces and phenomena.
- Adjective used to describe practices or events related to the supernatural.
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Aplomb:
- Noun denoting self-assuredness and composure in difficult situations.
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Ex officio:
- Adjective meaning holding a position by virtue of one's office.
- Can also be used adverbially to indicate authority derived from a role.
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Epitome:
- Noun signifying a concise representation of something; essentially a summary.
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Bombastic:
- Adjective characterizing overly confident and pompous speech or writing.
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Millennium:
- Noun describing a projected period characterized by joy, peace, and prosperity.
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Intrinsic:
- Adjective that refers to inherent qualities or natural aspects of something.
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Callow:
- Adjective used to describe someone who is immature or lacking experience.
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Lassitude:
- Noun that captures a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy.
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Permeate:
- Verb meaning to spread or diffuse throughout a substance or area.
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Surmise:
- Noun indicating a belief or opinion based on incomplete evidence; conjecture.
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Drivel:
- Noun for nonsensical and foolish talk or thoughts.
- Verb means to speak or express nonsense.
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Exhort:
- Verb that involves strongly urging someone towards a particular course of action.
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Infringe:
- Verb that denotes violation or trespassing on rights or laws.
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Inveigh:
- Verb referring to the act of vehemently criticizing or denouncing something.
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Ingratiate:
- Verb used when someone tries to seek favor or enhance their approval from others.
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Interloper:
- Noun describing someone who intrudes into others' affairs, often with selfish intent.
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Stringent:
- Adjective denoting strictness or the enforcement of severe rules or standards.
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Precipitate:
- Verb meaning to cause an event to occur suddenly or prematurely.
- Adjective describing something done quickly and without careful consideration.
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