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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'?

  • A hoped-for period of joy
  • Supernatural forces, events, and beings collectively (correct)
  • To urge by strong argument
  • Natural; instinct

What does 'aplomb' signify?

Self-confident assurance; poise

The term 'ex officio' refers to something done by virtue of ______.

<p>office or position</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'epitome' mean?

<p>A simplified representation; a summary</p> Signup and view all the answers

The word 'bombastic' refers to a modest style of speech or writing.

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

What does 'millennium' refer to?

<p>A hoped-for period of joy, serenity, prosperity, and justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

The word 'intrinsic' signifies what?

<p>Natural; instinct (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define 'callow'.

<p>Immature, inexperienced</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'lassitude' indicate?

<p>State of weariness, diminished energy, or listlessness</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action does 'permeate' describe?

<p>To spread or diffuse through</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'surmise'?

<p>An idea or opinion that lacks proof; a conjecture</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'drivel' mean?

<p>Foolish talk or thinking; nonsense</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'exhort' mean?

<p>To urge by strong argument, admonition, or advice</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'infringe'?

<p>To trespass upon; violate</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'inveigh' mean?

<p>To attack with harsh criticism</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ingratiate' refer to?

<p>To win confidence or good graces for oneself</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define 'interloper'.

<p>One that interferes with the affairs of others; a meddler</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'stringent' mean?

<p>Imposing rigid standards of performance; severe; strict</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'precipitate' mean?

<p>To cause to happen early or prematurely; moving along rapidly without careful attention</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Vocabulary Study Notes

  • Ameliorate:

    • Verb indicating the act of making something better or improving a situation.
  • Occult:

    • Noun referring to supernatural forces and phenomena.
    • Adjective used to describe practices or events related to the supernatural.
  • Aplomb:

    • Noun denoting self-assuredness and composure in difficult situations.
  • 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.
  • Epitome:

    • Noun signifying a concise representation of something; essentially a summary.
  • Bombastic:

    • Adjective characterizing overly confident and pompous speech or writing.
  • Millennium:

    • Noun describing a projected period characterized by joy, peace, and prosperity.
  • Intrinsic:

    • Adjective that refers to inherent qualities or natural aspects of something.
  • Callow:

    • Adjective used to describe someone who is immature or lacking experience.
  • Lassitude:

    • Noun that captures a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy.
  • Permeate:

    • Verb meaning to spread or diffuse throughout a substance or area.
  • Surmise:

    • Noun indicating a belief or opinion based on incomplete evidence; conjecture.
  • Drivel:

    • Noun for nonsensical and foolish talk or thoughts.
    • Verb means to speak or express nonsense.
  • Exhort:

    • Verb that involves strongly urging someone towards a particular course of action.
  • Infringe:

    • Verb that denotes violation or trespassing on rights or laws.
  • Inveigh:

    • Verb referring to the act of vehemently criticizing or denouncing something.
  • Ingratiate:

    • Verb used when someone tries to seek favor or enhance their approval from others.
  • Interloper:

    • Noun describing someone who intrudes into others' affairs, often with selfish intent.
  • Stringent:

    • Adjective denoting strictness or the enforcement of severe rules or standards.
  • 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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