Vocabulary Building from '1100 Words You Need to Know'

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What is the main goal of the book '1100 Words You Need to Know'?

To enhance vocabulary mastery among students. (correct)

To serve as a comprehensive guide to English literature.

To teach advanced writing techniques.

To provide a humorous take on English grammar.

How does the book suggest it can help improve vocabulary?

By requiring memorization of lengthy lists.

By focusing exclusively on business terminology.

By reducing study time to 5 minutes daily.

By incorporating humor into vocabulary exercises. (correct)

Which feature is newly added in the sixth edition of the book?

An accelerated reading program.

An introduction to English grammar rules.

A glossary of literary terms.

A section titled 'The Lighter Touch 100'. (correct)

What recognition did '1100 Words You Need to Know' receive from Amazon.com?

It was rated as the number one best seller in its category. Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as necessary for language mastery in the introduction?

Comprehensive vocabulary. Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the verb 'badger'?

To pester, nag, annoy persistently Signup and view all the answers

Which word describes work that is considered tedious or uninteresting?

Drudgery Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following phrases describes a situation that is momentarily promising but ultimately disappointing?

A flash in the pan Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'interminable' represent?

Unending, seemingly infinite Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible effect of 'pouring oil on troubled waters'?

Making peace or calming someone down Signup and view all the answers

Which word best fits the description of 'to understand or become aware of something'?

Perceive Signup and view all the answers

How can one describe someone who is imploring?

They are pleading urgently for something Signup and view all the answers

Which word means a specialized area of expertise or authority?

Dominion Signup and view all the answers

What term describes a person who is guilty of a crime?

Culprit Signup and view all the answers

Which word means 'outrageous or glaringly bad'?

Egregious Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate term for being mentally confused or crazed?

Distraught Signup and view all the answers

What does 'paucity' mean in the context of talent?

Scarcity Signup and view all the answers

How would you describe comments that are bitter and harsh?

Acrimonious Signup and view all the answers

Which word refers to a compulsion or force?

Duress Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'duplicity' imply in terms of behavior?

Trickery Signup and view all the answers

What does 'inexorable' imply about someone's behavior?

Unyielding and relentless Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'pugnacious' mean?

Quarrelsome Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the incident, what action did Mullins take to 'promulgate' his challenge?

He took a full-page advertisement Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'castigate' imply about the judge's stance towards Mullins?

He punished him Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sordid' describe in relation to the incident involving Mullins?

A morally repulsive situation Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested by a person being 'feeling no pain'?

They are intoxicated Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes 'laceration'?

A serious injury Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic is associated with someone who is an 'octogenarian'?

They are in their eighties Signup and view all the answers

What does it imply if someone 'scoffs' at another person's abilities?

They mock or ridicule them Signup and view all the answers

What was the profession of Barry Vernon?

District Attorney Signup and view all the answers

What incident led to Barry Vernon's resignation?

His son was involved in a drunk driving accident. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'affluent' refer to in the context provided?

Being wealthy or prosperous. Signup and view all the answers

How does the umbrella substitute work?

It uses a newspaper clipped to a plastic strip. Signup and view all the answers

What is the possible impact of the new umbrella substitute on the existing umbrella industry?

It might cause a significant drop in umbrella sales. Signup and view all the answers

Which word best signifies the action of engaging with the elements, as used in the context?

Confront Signup and view all the answers

Which word is synonymous with 'to the consternation of' in the context provided?

To the annoyance of Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'feasible' in the context of the content?

Possible and practical to do. Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'affluent' mean?

Wealthy Signup and view all the answers

Which word means 'to make fun of'?

Deride Signup and view all the answers

What does 'consternation' indicate?

Surprise and anxiety Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'feasible'?

Possible or practical Signup and view all the answers

Which term denotes 'to keep away from'?

Eschew Signup and view all the answers

What does 'perfunctory' mean?

Done without care or interest Signup and view all the answers

Which word refers to someone you tell your secrets to?

Confidante Signup and view all the answers

What does 'dubious' mean?

Doubtful or uncertain Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Review - Weeks 1-6

Week 1, Day 4:
- badger (v.): to pester, nag, annoy persistently
- implore (v.): to plead urgently for aid or mercy
- drudgery (n.): unpleasant, dull, or hard work
- interminable (adj.): unending
- perceive (v.): to understand, know, become aware of
Week 4, Day 2:
- pugnacious (adj.): quarrelsome
- promulgate (v.): to make known officially
- brash (adj.): impudent, lacking tact
- scoff (v.): to sneer at
- belittle (v.): to make seem less important
Week 4, Day 3:
- tangible (adj.): able to be touched; real, concrete
- laceration (n.): a deep cut or wound
- castigate (v.): to criticize harshly
- sordid (adj.): morally bad or unpleasant, dishonorable, involving corruption
- octogenarian (n.): a person in their eighties.
Week 5, Day 3:
- egregious (adj.): remarkably bad; atrocious.
- distraught (adj.): mentally confused, crazed, upset
- duplicity (n.): cunning, trickery
- acrimonious (adj.): bitter, harsh
- paucity (n.): scarcity
Week 6, Day 1:
- affluent (adj.): wealthy
- feasible (adj.): practicable
- discern (v.): to recognize, perceive
- sally (v.): to suddenly rush forth
- consternation (n.): dread, dismay

Sample Sentences from Vocabulary Context

Example sentences using the new words are included in the text for each week and day. Follow the formatting to find these

Idioms

Flash in the pan: Promising at the start but then disappointing.
Pour oil on troubled waters: To make peace, calm down someone
Feeling no pain: Drunk
Take down a peg: To take the conceit out of a braggart

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This quiz explores key concepts from the book '1100 Words You Need to Know', focusing on vocabulary enhancement and newly added features in the sixth edition. Test your understanding of the words and phrases crucial for language mastery and their meanings. Ideal for students aiming to improve their vocabulary skills.