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Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the use of 'contrive'?
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the use of 'contrive'?
- A teacher praising a student's effort to encourage them.
- A detective carefully planning a strategy to catch a criminal. (correct)
- A politician delivering a heartfelt speech to gain public support.
- An architect designing an innovative building structure.
In what context would the act of 'debase' be considered most unethical?
In what context would the act of 'debase' be considered most unethical?
- Criticizing someone's artistic creation in a review.
- Diluting a cleaning solution for household use.
- Lowering the price of a product during a sale.
- Reducing the quality of essential goods to increase profit. (correct)
How does 'duplicity' undermine trust in professional relationships?
How does 'duplicity' undermine trust in professional relationships?
- By creating uncertainty and suspicion about intentions. (correct)
- By promoting transparency in decision-making processes.
- By fostering open and honest communication.
- By encouraging healthy competition and rivalry.
Which situation exemplifies an 'egregious' violation of ethical conduct?
Which situation exemplifies an 'egregious' violation of ethical conduct?
What strategic advantage might someone seek by attempting to 'ensnare' an opponent?
What strategic advantage might someone seek by attempting to 'ensnare' an opponent?
In which scenario is it most appropriate to 'expostulate'?
In which scenario is it most appropriate to 'expostulate'?
What distinguishes 'importune' from a regular request?
What distinguishes 'importune' from a regular request?
How can 'imputation' impact someone's reputation, even if the claim is unproven?
How can 'imputation' impact someone's reputation, even if the claim is unproven?
In literature, how might a character's 'lascivious' behavior be portrayed?
In literature, how might a character's 'lascivious' behavior be portrayed?
What long-term consequences might a 'pernicious' policy have on a community?
What long-term consequences might a 'pernicious' policy have on a community?
Flashcards
Beguile
Beguile
To influence someone using flattery.
Contrive
Contrive
To create or bring about through skillful planning and manipulation.
Debase
Debase
To reduce in quality or value; to degrade.
Duplicity
Duplicity
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Egregious
Egregious
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Ensnare
Ensnare
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Expostulate
Expostulate
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Importune
Importune
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Imputation
Imputation
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Lascivious
Lascivious
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Study Notes
- Beguile means to influence someone by flattery.
- Contrive means to create something through clever planning.
- Debase means to reduce something in quality or value.
- Duplicity means misleading others through lies or trickery.
- Egregious means something is extraordinarily bad.
- Ensnare means to capture or trap something or someone.
- Expostulate means to express disagreement or disapproval.
- Importune means to make urgent or persistent requests.
- Imputation is a claim that someone has done something unpleasant or wrong.
- Lascivious means filled with or expressing strong sexual desire.
- Pernicious means causing harm or ruin.
- Repute means to be regarded as.
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