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What prompted Mullins to lose his temper and punch the manager?

  • The manager's belittling of his fighting ability (correct)
  • The manager's request for a public apology
  • The manager mocking his appearance
  • The manager's praise of his skills

What is the definition of 'laceration' as used in the context?

  • A jagged wound or rough cut (correct)
  • A surgical incision
  • A smooth cut
  • A bruise or abrasion

What type of choice does 'Hobson's choice' refer to?

  • A choice that is completely voluntary
  • A choice between two equally attractive options
  • A choice that offers no real alternatives (correct)
  • A choice made under heavy influence

What did the judge require Mullins to do in addition to paying a financial settlement?

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How did the reporter unintentionally impact the grieving wife's situation?

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What is meant by the phrase 'to rule the roost'?

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What led Mullins to seek solace in whiskey?

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What does the term 'aspirant' refer to in this context?

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What does it mean to 'pour oil on troubled waters'?

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Which word best describes a speech that is brief and to the point?

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What character trait is described by being 'intrepid'?

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What does it mean if someone is 'reticent'?

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In what context might one experience the 'Sword of Damocles'?

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What is a 'plethora'?

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Which word describes someone who is 'sly' or 'sneaky'?

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What does it mean to 'fabricate' a story?

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What is the meaning of 'vigilant'?

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What is implied by the term 'wet blanket'?

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What does the action 'to gesticulate' involve?

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What does 'cynical' imply when describing a person's attitude?

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What does the term 'nuance' refer to?

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What does 'avid' describe regarding a person's interests?

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What does the term 'infamous' imply in the context provided?

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What does the term 'dupe' refer to in the context given?

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What does 'tremulous' describe about the widow's hands?

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In the context, what does 'repudiate' mean?

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What does the term 'gubernatorial' relate to?

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What does 'euphemism' refer to based on the context?

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What is meant by the term 'mundane' in the provided context?

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What is indicated by a person who is described as 'pugnacious'?

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What does 'intimidate' mean in this context?

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What does the phrase 'to throw down the gauntlet' mean?

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What does 'bristle' signify when used to describe the cat?

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What does the term 'disdain' express?

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What is the best definition of 'adroit' within the context provided?

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Flashcards

Pour oil on troubled waters

To pour oil on troubled waters means to make peace or calm someone down.

Badger

To badger someone is to persistently annoy them with requests.

Laconic

Laconic means to use few words, concise and to the point.

Howling throng

A howling throng is a large, noisy crowd.

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Intrepid

Intrepid means brave and courageous, especially in the face of danger.

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Accost

To accost someone is to approach and speak to them, often in a demanding or aggressive way.

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Reticent

Reticent means unwilling to speak or reveal information.

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Sword of Damocles

The Sword of Damocles refers to an imminent danger or threat that hangs over someone's head.

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Furtive

Furtive means sly, secretive, or stealthy.

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Felon

A felon is a person who has committed a serious crime.

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Plethora

A plethora means a large excess or overabundance.

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Hapless

Hapless means unfortunate, unlucky, or helpless.

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Irate

Irate means angry, incensed, or furious.

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Pyrrhic victory

A Pyrrhic victory is a victory that is achieved at a high cost, often too high to be worth it.

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Pretext

A pretext is an excuse, often a false one.

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Infamous Deed

A deed considered evil or infamous. Things that are done for the wrong reasons, often with harmful effects.

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Jostle

To push or shove someone forcefully, often aggressively.

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Dupe

A person who is easily fooled or tricked.

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Incipient

Something just beginning to develop or appear.

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Inadvertent

Not paying attention, often due to carelessness or oversight.

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Carry the Day

To win the approval of the majority, leading to a successful outcome.

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Ominous

A threatening or menacing sign or indication.

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Tremulous

Trembling or quivering with nervousness or fear.

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Repudiate

To reject or refuse to accept something, often with disapproval.

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Skid Row

A disreputable or rundown part of a city, often associated with poverty and crime.

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Euphemism

A less offensive word or phrase used to replace a harsh or unpleasant one.

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Incongruous

Not suitable or appropriate for the situation.

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Condolence

An expression of sympathy or sorrow, especially for a loss.

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Stipulate

To clearly state a specific requirement or condition in an agreement.

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Go up in Smoke

To end in failure or futility, often with a complete loss of progress.

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Laceration

A cut or tear in flesh.

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Octogenarian

A person in their 80s.

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Castigate

To criticize or reprimand harshly.

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Tangible

Something real and able to be touched.

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Hobson's Choice

To give someone no choice but to accept something.

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Solace

Comfort and relief from sadness.

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Aspirant

A person who aspires for a high position.

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Frenzy

A wild outburst or frenzy.

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Study Notes

Vocabulary and Phrases

  • Pour oil on troubled waters: To make peace, calm down someone in conflict
  • Nag: To repeatedly ask for something or complain
  • Laconic: Concise, expressing much in few words
  • Intrepid: Brave, courageous
  • Accost: To approach and speak to
  • Reticent: Silent, uncommunicative
  • Sword of Damocles: Imminent danger
  • Furtive: Sly, secret, stealthy
  • Felon: Person guilty of a major crime
  • Plethora: Excess, overabundance
  • Hapless: Unfortunate, unlucky
  • Irate: Angry, incensed
  • Puck victory: Expensive, difficult victory
  • Adroit: Skillful
  • Gesticulate: To use lively gestures
  • Vigilante: Watchful, alert
  • Wet blanket: One who spoils the fun
  • Avid: Very eager
  • Cajole: To persuade
  • Rudimentary: Basic, elementary
  • Enhance: Intensify, heighten
  • Nuance: Slight variation in meaning
  • Beard the lion in his den: Defy an opponent in his home
  • Loathe: To hate
  • Reprimand: To scold severely
  • Lackluster: Dull, monotone
  • Caustic: Sarcastic, biting
  • Rest: Take by force
  • Crocodile tears: Insincere tears, hypocritical sympathy
  • Infamous: Having a bad reputation, evil
  • Jostle: To push, elbow, shove hard
  • Dupe: Person easily tricked
  • Incipient: Just beginning
  • Inadvertent: Heedless, not attentive
  • Carry the day: To win approval of the majority, win honors
  • Slippery Eddie: Infamous pickpocket
  • Ominous: Threatening, menacing
  • Tremulous: Quivering, trembling
  • Repudiate: To reject, decline
  • Cessation: Stopping
  • Bristle: Stiffen with fear or anger
  • Skid Row: Disreputable part of town for derelicts
  • Euphemism: Less offensive term
  • Mundane: Worldly, earthly
  • Incongruous: Inappropriate
  • Condolence: Expression of sympathy
  • Stipulate: Make a specific demand, specify a condition
  • Alacrity: Briskness, lively action
  • Disdain: Contempt
  • Belligerent: Warlike, seeking war, hostile
  • Intimidate: To overwhelm, make afraid
  • Faint: False attack, pretense, sham
  • Throw down the gauntlet: Challenge someone
  • Pugnacious: Quarrelsome, combative
  • Promulgate: To make known officially, make public, proclaim
  • Brash: Impudent, insolent
  • Scoff: To mock, sneer at
  • Belittle: To make seem less important
  • Tangible: Having actual form, able to be touched
  • Laceration: Jagged wound, rough cut
  • Castigate: To correct by punishing, chastise
  • Sorted: Dirty, bas, filthy
  • Noble: Ill-mannered, base, lowly-born
  • Octogenarian: Person in their 80s
  • Hobson's choice: To have no choice
  • Solace: Comfort, easing of grief
  • Aspirant: Candidate for high position
  • Drgs: Most worthless part at the bottom
  • Frenzy: Wild fit, frantic outburst
  • Scarless: Vulgar, using indecent language
  • Rule the roost: Be the boss, lay down the laws

Situations and Actions

  • Changing someone's opinion by badgering them: Difficult to do
  • Getting your way: Difficult to do by nagging
  • Special privileges: Children can plead for them
  • Avoiding being nagged: Important to avoid
  • How not to get your way: Important to understand
  • How to avoid conflicts: Important to understand
  • Stopping a quarrel: Can be accomplished by using certain techniques
  • False attacks: A way to gain advantage in conflicts
  • Pickpocketing: A skill of a professional pickpocket
  • Winning: Getting the approval of the majority or winning the honors
  • Conflict resolution: Understanding the reasons to do so
  • Challenges: Accepting them
  • Public apologies: Accepting them
  • Financial settlements: Making them after conflicts

Characters & Entities

  • Mr. Kulage: 30th President, nicknamed "Silent Cow" for his speech
  • Corporal: Received a Silver Star

Key concepts

  • Perception of situations and people: Importance of understanding others and situations.
  • Communication: Importance of effective communication styles.
  • Conflict resolution: Techniques and difficulties of conflict resolution.

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