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Which scenario best illustrates the meaning of being 'callow'?

  • A recent graduate struggling with their first entry-level job. (correct)
  • A seasoned detective solving a complex case with ease.
  • A renowned chef effortlessly preparing a gourmet meal.
  • An experienced professor lecturing on advanced quantum physics.

In what context would 'enunciate' be most critical for effective communication?

  • Writing a novel with complex narrative structures.
  • Composing a silent film score.
  • Delivering a keynote speech at an international conference. (correct)
  • Performing open-heart surgery.

Which situation exemplifies 'secular' principles in practice?

  • A community center organizing daily prayer sessions.
  • A school curriculum focusing solely on theological studies.
  • A government implementing laws based on religious doctrine.
  • A hospital providing medical care regardless of religious affiliation. (correct)

Consider a complex negotiation scenario; when might someone 'speculate' to their advantage?

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How could an 'impediment' in a supply chain most critically impact a business?

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Which historical event would be least likely to be described as a period of 'strife'?

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If a society deeply 'venerates' its elders, what practices would likely be observed?

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What action best exemplifies an attempt to 'impoverish' a rival company in a highly competitive market?

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How might a 'cynical' investor approach a promising new technology?

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Which of the following actions might a 'despot' take to maintain power?

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Flashcards

Callow

Young and inexperienced; immature.

Contemporary

A person living during the same period as another, or existing at the same time.

Cynical

Doubtful of the sincerity of others' motives; skeptical.

Despot

A ruler with absolute power or tyrannical control over a group of people.

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Enunciate

To pronounce clearly or to state; to announce.

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Impediment

Anything that gets in the way; an obstacle.

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Impoverish

To make poor or to take away.

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Indolent

Indulging in ease; avoiding exertion; lazy.

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Sagacious

Showing sound judgment; wise.

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Secular

Worldly; not connected with a church or religion.

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Study Notes

  • Callow means young and inexperienced or immature (adjective).
  • Contemporary refers to someone living during the same time as another, or something existing/occurring at the same time (noun/adjective).
  • Cynical means doubtful of the sincerity of others' motives or skeptical (adjective).
  • Despot refers to a ruler with absolute power or tyrannical control over a group (noun).
  • Enunciate means to pronounce clearly or to state/announce (verb).
  • Impediment refers to anything that gets in the way or an obstacle (noun).
  • Impoverish means to make poor, or to take away (verb).
  • Indolent means indulging in ease, avoiding exertion, or lazy (adjective).
  • Sagacious means showing sound judgment or wise (adjective).
  • Secular means worldly, not connected with a church or religion (adjective).
  • Speculate means to think about or make guesses, or to engage in a risky business venture (verb).
  • Strife means conflict or struggle (noun).
  • Venerate means to show great respect for (verb).
  • Voracious means ravenous and desiring/eating large amounts of food, or greatly eager (adjective).
  • Wane means to get smaller, dimmer, or weaker; to near an end (verb).

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