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Which word describes someone who is hesitant to agree with a suggestion or request?
Which word describes someone who is hesitant to agree with a suggestion or request?
- Demur (correct)
- Veracious
- Prodigal
- Intimate
A 'prodigal' person is known for their extreme frugality and unwillingness to spend money.
A 'prodigal' person is known for their extreme frugality and unwillingness to spend money.
False (B)
Provide a synonym for 'equivocal' that suggests its quality of being open to more than one interpretation.
Provide a synonym for 'equivocal' that suggests its quality of being open to more than one interpretation.
Ambiguous
His actions ________ his claim of being environmentally conscious. A more accurate view based on his actions would be that his claim is false.
His actions ________ his claim of being environmentally conscious. A more accurate view based on his actions would be that his claim is false.
Match the following words with their closest definition.
Match the following words with their closest definition.
Which of the following is an example of 'calumny'?
Which of the following is an example of 'calumny'?
Calling someone 'veracious' means you think that generally they are being truthful and honest in their statements.
Calling someone 'veracious' means you think that generally they are being truthful and honest in their statements.
Give an example of a situation or event that might 'galvanize' a community into action.
Give an example of a situation or event that might 'galvanize' a community into action.
Which situation best exemplifies someone being 'restive'?
Which situation best exemplifies someone being 'restive'?
Sharing personal secrets and vulnerabilities is a way to foster an ________ relationship with another person.
Sharing personal secrets and vulnerabilities is a way to foster an ________ relationship with another person.
Flashcards
Demur
Demur
To express doubts or objections; to hesitate.
Impertinent
Impertinent
Disrespectful or rudely forward in speech or behavior.
Prodigal
Prodigal
Wastefully extravagant; lavish.
Equivocal
Equivocal
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Intimate
Intimate
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Belie
Belie
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Galvanize
Galvanize
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Veracious
Veracious
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Restive
Restive
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Calumny
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Study Notes
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Demur (verb):
- To raise doubts or objections; to show reluctance.
- Implies hesitation or unwillingness to proceed due to reservations.
- Can also mean to politely disagree or take exception to something.
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Impertinent (adjective):
- Not showing proper respect; rude or irrelevant.
- Characterized by insolence or impudence, often in speech or behavior.
- Lacking relevance; not pertinent to the matter at hand.
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Prodigal (adjective):
- Wastefully extravagant; lavish.
- Characterized by excessive or imprudent spending.
- Profuse or abundant.
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Equivocal (adjective):
- Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.
- Uncertain or doubtful in nature.
- Intentionally misleading or evasive.
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Intimate (adjective):
- Closely acquainted; familiar.
- Involving very close connection or association.
- Private and personal.
- Can also be used as a verb to suggest something subtly.
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Belie (verb):
- To contradict or misrepresent.
- To give a false impression of.
- To show something to be false or wrong.
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Galvanize (verb):
- To stimulate or excite into action.
- To shock or startle someone into sudden activity.
- To coat iron or steel with zinc to protect against rust.
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Veracious (adjective):
- Truthful; honest.
- Characterized by accuracy and adherence to the truth.
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Restive (adjective):
- Restless; uneasy.
- Difficult to control; marked by impatience or resistance.
- Can indicate a lack of compliance or submission.
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Calumny (noun):
- A false and malicious statement designed to injure the reputation of someone or something.
- Slander or defamation.
- The act of making false and damaging statements.
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Description
Enhance your vocabulary with words like 'demur,' 'impertinent,' and 'prodigal.' Learn their meanings, nuances, and usage through clear definitions. This set explores words and their implications.
