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What is the meaning of 'tactic'?
What is the meaning of 'tactic'?
- A plan for attaining a particular goal (correct)
- A type of bird
- A musical instrument
- A detailed account of events
Which word means to make weak?
Which word means to make weak?
- Strengthen
- Fortify
- Invigorate
- Enfeeble (correct)
What is a catacomb?
What is a catacomb?
- An underground tunnel with recesses where bodies were buried (correct)
- A kind of sailing ship
- A type of hat
- A large waterfall
Which of these words describes something filled with danger?
Which of these words describes something filled with danger?
What is a sinecure?
What is a sinecure?
What does 'squall' mean?
What does 'squall' mean?
Which of the following describes someone 'dumbfounded'?
Which of the following describes someone 'dumbfounded'?
What does 'stupefaction' refer to?
What does 'stupefaction' refer to?
What does 'salient' mean?
What does 'salient' mean?
In a military context, what does 'salient' describe?
In a military context, what does 'salient' describe?
Flashcards
Tactic
Tactic
A plan for attaining a particular goal
Enfeeble
Enfeeble
Make weak
Catacomb
Catacomb
An underground tunnel with recesses where bodies were buried
Perilous
Perilous
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Sinecure
Sinecure
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Squall
Squall
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Dumbfounded
Dumbfounded
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Stupefaction
Stupefaction
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Salient
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Study Notes
- Tactic: A plan designed to achieve a specific goal.
- Enfeeble: To weaken someone or something.
- Catacomb: An underground tunnel with recesses used for burial.
- Perilous: Full of danger.
- Sinecure: A position or office that requires little to no work but still provides a salary.
- Squall: To utter a sudden loud cry or make high-pitched, whiny noises.
- Dumbfounded: To be struck speechless with astonishment and surprise.
- Stupefaction: The process of making someone dull or lethargic, often through intoxication or infatuation, or a state of stupefied astonishment.
- Salient: Most noticeable or important; in a military context, the part of a battle line that projects closest to the enemy.
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Learn new words like 'tactic,' 'enfeeble,' and 'catacomb.' Expand your vocabulary with these definitions. Improve language skills.
