Vocabulary Builder: Words and Meanings

The primary difference is that 'conclude' means to bring something to a close, whereas 'condemn' means to express strong disapproval.

While 'composure' refers to a state of calmness and self-control, 'consciousness' refers to the state of being aware of one's surroundings and feelings.

A catalyst is an event or person that causes great change without being affected itself.

<p>The word 'buoy' is most likely to be used in a nautical or aquatic context to refer to a floating object that marks a channel or navigation route.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The primary difference is that 'contaminated' means to make something impure or polluted, whereas 'contemplation' means thoughtful inspection or study.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A chevron is a heraldic device or emblem that signifies status, rank, or membership.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Evaporate means to convert into vapor, whereas exist means to have actual being or objective reality. For example, 'the water will evaporate quickly in the heat' versus 'the building has existed for decades'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Explicitly means clearly stated and leaving nothing implied, emphasizing the importance of clear communication to avoid misunderstandings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Exotic refers to something that is foreign or non-native, implying a sense of unfamiliarity or strangeness. For example, 'the exotic plant was imported from a distant land'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Flawed implies something is defective or imperfect, whereas felon refers to a criminal or lawbreaker. The two words have distinct meanings and connotations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fortitude refers to the strength of mind to encounter danger or bear pain, whereas gravity refers to the natural force of attraction between terrestrial bodies. The two words have distinct meanings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Furtive means sneaky or stealthy, implying a sense of secrecy or clandestine behavior. For example, 'the thief made a furtive glance around the room'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To make certain or definite</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To set an estimated value on property for taxation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Balletomane</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The study of the editions, dates, authorship, etc of books and other writings</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To remove passages considered offensive from a book, play, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers