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Which scenario best exemplifies a 'contentious' interaction?
Which scenario best exemplifies a 'contentious' interaction?
- A friendly debate between colleagues with mutual respect.
- A silent agreement to disagree on a political issue.
- A heated argument over a minor misunderstanding. (correct)
- A peaceful negotiation leading to a mutually beneficial outcome.
In which of the following situations would the term 'prodigious' be most appropriately used?
In which of the following situations would the term 'prodigious' be most appropriately used?
- Characterizing a building that is unusually large and impressive. (correct)
- Describing a slightly above-average rainfall for the month.
- Referring to a student who consistently earns good grades.
- Mentioning a common occurrence that happens daily.
Which situation would most likely evoke 'indignation'?
Which situation would most likely evoke 'indignation'?
- Receiving an unexpected gift from a friend.
- Experiencing a moment of mild disappointment.
- Witnessing a person being unfairly mistreated. (correct)
- Achieving a personal goal after hard work.
Which of the following best describes a 'droll' sense of humor?
Which of the following best describes a 'droll' sense of humor?
Which action demonstrates a 'genial' personality?
Which action demonstrates a 'genial' personality?
Which plan would be considered 'tentative'?
Which plan would be considered 'tentative'?
Where would you most likely observe a 'resonant' sound?
Where would you most likely observe a 'resonant' sound?
Which of the following actions demonstrates 'compliance'?
Which of the following actions demonstrates 'compliance'?
Which behavior would be considered 'infantile'?
Which behavior would be considered 'infantile'?
What is the most likely result of a contentious meeting?
What is the most likely result of a contentious meeting?
A 'prodigious' talent would most likely be found in which scenario?
A 'prodigious' talent would most likely be found in which scenario?
Feeling 'indignation' would most likely lead someone to do what?
Feeling 'indignation' would most likely lead someone to do what?
A 'droll' comment is most effective when delivered with what?
A 'droll' comment is most effective when delivered with what?
A 'genial' host is most likely to do what?
A 'genial' host is most likely to do what?
A 'tentative' agreement implies what about the final decision?
A 'tentative' agreement implies what about the final decision?
Which instrument would you expect to produce a 'resonant' sound?
Which instrument would you expect to produce a 'resonant' sound?
What is an example of 'compliance' in a school setting?
What is an example of 'compliance' in a school setting?
Which scenario demonstrates 'infantile' behavior in an adult?
Which scenario demonstrates 'infantile' behavior in an adult?
What might cause a situation to become 'contentious'?
What might cause a situation to become 'contentious'?
Where could someone be described as having 'prodigious' strength?
Where could someone be described as having 'prodigious' strength?
Flashcards
Contentious
Contentious
Likely to cause disagreement or argument; inclined to argue.
Prodigious
Prodigious
Exciting amazement or wonder; extraordinary in bulk, quantity, or degree; strange, unusual.
Indignation
Indignation
Anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean.
Droll
Droll
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Genial
Genial
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Tentative
Tentative
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Resonant
Resonant
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Compliance
Compliance
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Infantile
Infantile
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Study Notes
- Contentious
- Adjective
- Likely to cause disagreement or argument.
- Inclined to argue.
- Prodigious
- Adjective
- Exciting amazement or wonder.
- Extraordinary in bulk, quantity, or degree.
- Strange or unusual.
- Indignation
- Noun
- Anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean.
- Droll
- Adjective
- Curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement.
- Genial
- Adjective
- Having an easygoing and pleasing manner, especially in social situations.
- Tentative
- Adjective
- Not fully worked out or developed.
- Hesitant or uncertain.
- Resonant
- Adjective
- Marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones.
- Compliance
- Noun
- A readiness or willingness to yield to the wishes of others.
- A bending to the authority or control of another.
- Infantile
- Adjective
- Of or occurring among babies or very young children.
- Childish.
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