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The use of popular sentiments to one’s electoral advantage, even at the cost of damaging the fabric of a society, has always been considered ___ electoral tactics.
The use of popular sentiments to one’s electoral advantage, even at the cost of damaging the fabric of a society, has always been considered ___ electoral tactics.
abominable
People chose to reject the whole ___ around reforms that is used by the leaders to ___ voters in their favour.
People chose to reject the whole ___ around reforms that is used by the leaders to ___ voters in their favour.
rhetoric
Leaders use rhetoric to ___ voters in their favour.
Leaders use rhetoric to ___ voters in their favour.
sway
This recent shift in the voters’ orientation will have ___ at societal level in the years to come.
This recent shift in the voters’ orientation will have ___ at societal level in the years to come.
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The ___ task now lies ahead for leaders and policymakers to rebuild trust and mend social divisions.
The ___ task now lies ahead for leaders and policymakers to rebuild trust and mend social divisions.
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Match the following words with their definitions:
Match the following words with their definitions:
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What is the antonym of onerous?
What is the antonym of onerous?
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Which word can be associated with the meaning 'delayed (usually bad) consequences of an act'?
Which word can be associated with the meaning 'delayed (usually bad) consequences of an act'?
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Rhetoric is often criticized for being meaningful and substantive.
Rhetoric is often criticized for being meaningful and substantive.
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Study Notes
The Quiz Answers
- (1) c) egregious - This implies a morally wrong action or behaviour.
- (2) b) rhetoric - Refers to language intended to persuade or impress, often with little substance.
- (3) b) sway - Means to influence or persuade someone to a particular opinion.
- (4) c) ramifications - Signifies complex and far-reaching consequences of an action.
- (5) a) taxing - Indicates a demanding or challenging task.
Matching Columns
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- Something criminally or immorally evil - C. Heinous
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- Something that demands extreme effort - F. Arduous
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- To control/shape opinions of others - B. Sway
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- Hi-fi talk that often turns out to be empty - H. Rhetoric
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- Complex branched out consequences - E. Ramifications
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- Something looks extremely disgusting - A. Odious
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- Impressive and powerful speech - D. Eloquence
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- Far-reaching consequences - G. Repercussions
Onerous
- Meaning: A task or responsibility that is burdensome, full of responsibility, or demanding.
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Synonyms:
- Burdensome (closest synonym)
- Demanding, Taxing (mentally or physically challenging)
- Arduous, Laborious, Strenuous, Operose (physically or mentally straining)
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Usage:
- The police have the onerous task of maintaining law and order.
- The onus to maintain law and order lies with the police.
Repercussion
- Meaning: Consequences, especially negative and often delayed effects of an action.
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Other Forms:
- Repercussion (Noun) - Repercussive (Adj)
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Synonyms:
- Fallout (closest synonym)
- Consequence, Outcome (neutral)
- Ramification, Implication - Complex results
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Usage:
- Russia-Ukraine war may have unimaginable social and economic repercussions for Europe.
- The adoption of Western culture is bound to have social ramifications for society.
Rhetoric
- Meaning: Speech or writing intended to persuade or impress, often using exaggerated or emotional language with little real substance.
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Other Forms:
- Rhetoric (Noun) - Rhetorical (Adj)
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Usage:
- The government is often accused of being stronger on rhetoric and weaker on action.
- The rhetorical speeches failed to garner votes.
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Test your knowledge of advanced vocabulary and rhetorical terms through this engaging quiz. Learn the meanings of words often used in academic and persuasive contexts. Enhance your word power and comprehension skills with challenging questions.
