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Which scenario best illustrates the meaning of the word 'amass'?
Which scenario best illustrates the meaning of the word 'amass'?
- A student quickly reads through a chapter before class.
- A squirrel gathers nuts to store for the winter. (correct)
- A chef prepares a single, elaborate dish.
- A librarian carefully organizes books on shelves.
In which of these situations would it be most important to be 'articulate'?
In which of these situations would it be most important to be 'articulate'?
- Jotting down quick notes during a lecture.
- Presenting a complex proposal to a board of directors. (correct)
- Casually chatting with friends at a party.
- Quietly reading a book alone.
Which event would be described as having the potential to 'decimate' a population?
Which event would be described as having the potential to 'decimate' a population?
- A minor traffic accident on a highway.
- A widespread and deadly epidemic. (correct)
- A small fire in a remote building.
- The introduction of a new technology.
Which profession would most likely require someone to be 'dexterous'?
Which profession would most likely require someone to be 'dexterous'?
In what context might someone choose to wear a specific 'garb'?
In what context might someone choose to wear a specific 'garb'?
Which environment is most conducive to 'gregarious' behavior?
Which environment is most conducive to 'gregarious' behavior?
What is an example of something 'inherent' in human nature?
What is an example of something 'inherent' in human nature?
Which of the following demonstrates 'maternal' behavior?
Which of the following demonstrates 'maternal' behavior?
What does it mean to 'nurture' a garden?
What does it mean to 'nurture' a garden?
Which action would be considered 'obtrusive' in a movie theater?
Which action would be considered 'obtrusive' in a movie theater?
What is the purpose of creating a 'parody' of a popular song?
What is the purpose of creating a 'parody' of a popular song?
Which personality trait is most aligned with being 'pugnacious'?
Which personality trait is most aligned with being 'pugnacious'?
What kind of behavior is considered 'reprehensible'?
What kind of behavior is considered 'reprehensible'?
Which animal would be described as 'tractable'?
Which animal would be described as 'tractable'?
Which of the following actions would be considered 'zany'?
Which of the following actions would be considered 'zany'?
Flashcards
Amass
Amass
To gather or collect for one’s use or profit; to accumulate.
Articulate
Articulate
- To pronounce distinctly. 2. To express thoughts, feelings, or beliefs in words.
Decimate
Decimate
To kill or destroy a large portion of a group.
Dexterous
Dexterous
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Garb
Garb
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Gregarious
Gregarious
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Inherent
Inherent
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Maternal
Maternal
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Nurture
Nurture
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Obtrusive
Obtrusive
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Parody
Parody
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Pugnacious
Pugnacious
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Reprehensible
Reprehensible
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Tractable
Tractable
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Zany
Zany
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Study Notes
- Amass: To gather or accumulate something for personal use or profit.
- Articulate:
- To pronounce words distinctly.
- To express thoughts, feelings, or beliefs verbally.
- Decimate: To kill or destroy a significant portion of a group.
- Dexterous: Skillful in using one's hands or mind.
- Garb:
- A style of clothing or costume.
- To clothe or dress someone.
- Gregarious: Enjoying the company of others; sociable.
- Inherent: Existing as a natural or essential part of something.
- Maternal:
- Motherly in nature.
- Related to or inherited through one's mother.
- Nurture: To care for and provide sustenance to someone or something.
- Obtrusive:
- Tending to push oneself forward in an unwelcome manner.
- Noticeable in an undesirable way.
- Parody:
- To imitate the style of something to make fun of it.
- An imitation that exaggerates for comic effect.
- Pugnacious: Aggressive and eager to fight or quarrel.
- Reprehensible: Deserving blame or rebuke.
- Tractable: Easily managed or controlled.
- Zany: Comical because of strangeness; clownish.
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