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?

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

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What is the meaning of the verb 'badger'?

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Which word describes work that is considered tedious or uninteresting?

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

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What does the term 'interminable' represent?

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

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

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How can one describe someone who is imploring?

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Which word means a specialized area of expertise or authority?

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

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Which word means 'outrageous or glaringly bad'?

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

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

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How would you describe comments that are bitter and harsh?

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Which word refers to a compulsion or force?

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

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

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What does the term 'pugnacious' mean?

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

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

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

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

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Which of the following best describes 'laceration'?

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

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

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What was the profession of Barry Vernon?

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What incident led to Barry Vernon's resignation?

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

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How does the umbrella substitute work?

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

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

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

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

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What does the word 'affluent' mean?

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Which word means 'to make fun of'?

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What does 'consternation' indicate?

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What is the meaning of 'feasible'?

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Which term denotes 'to keep away from'?

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What does 'perfunctory' mean?

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Which word refers to someone you tell your secrets to?

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What does 'dubious' mean?

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Flashcards

Importance of Vocabulary

The study of the English language is important for students around the world, and mastering it requires a broad vocabulary.

1100 Words You Need to Know

The book "1100 Words You Need to Know" has been helping students expand their vocabulary for years.

Vocabulary Exercises

The book contains exercises that help learners master challenging vocabulary.

The Lighter Touch 100

"The Lighter Touch 100" is a new addition to the book, showcasing that vocabulary learning can be fun and humorous.

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Dedicated Study Time

Regularly dedicating just 15 minutes to this book can significantly improve your vocabulary.

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Badger (verb)

To pester, nag, or annoy persistently.

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Implore (verb)

To plead urgently for aid or mercy.

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Drudgery (noun)

Unpleasant, dull, or hard work.

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Interminable (adjective)

Unending or seemingly endless.

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Perceive (verb)

To understand, know, or become aware of.

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Compound (verb - present tense)

To increase or add to.

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Flash in the pan - idiom

A flash in the pan - promising at the start but then disappointing.

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To pour oil on troubled waters - idiom

To make peace, to calm someone down.

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Pugnacious

A quarrelsome or aggressive person.

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Promulgate

To make known officially or publicly.

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Brash

Impudent or brash; lacking respect or caution.

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Scoff

To express scorn or contempt; to mock.

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Belittle

To make someone seem less important; to treat with disdain.

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Tangible

Something that can be touched or felt; real or concrete.

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Laceration

A cut or tear in flesh, often caused by trauma.

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Castigate

To criticize harshly or reprimand severely.

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Egregious

Outrageous, glaringly bad, shocking; very bad in a way that is noticeable.

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Distraught

Mentally confused, crazed, very upset or worried.

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Duplicity

The act of being deceitful, hypocritical, or double-dealing.

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Acrimonious

Bitter, sharp, and angry, characterized by harsh words.

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Paucity

A lack of something, a shortage of something.

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Admonish

To warn or reprimand someone for their actions.

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Inexorable

Inflexibility, relentless, unstoppable; unyielding and unwilling to change.

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Duress

Force, coercion, or pressure to do something.

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Confidant(e)

A person you tell your secrets to.

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Chagrin

Dread, dismay.

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Affluent

Wealthy.

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Disparage

To discredit.

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Deride

To make fun of.

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Eschew

To keep away from.

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Dubious

Uncertain.

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Laudable

Commendable.

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Feasible

Possible to do; practical. It means something can be achieved.

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Discern

To understand or recognize something, often after careful thought. It means to see clearly and accurately.

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Sally

To suddenly rush out, like a burst of energy. It means to move forward quickly and with force.

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Consternation

A feeling of surprise, confusion, or anxiety. It often happens when something unexpected or unpleasant happens.

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Incident

A sudden and unexpected event, often something unplanned. It can be a good or bad event that occurs unexpectedly.

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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.

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