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In which scenario is something most clearly 'at stake'?
In which scenario is something most clearly 'at stake'?
- Reviewing notes from a previously attended conference.
- Negotiating the terms of a critical business merger. (correct)
- Discussing potential outcomes of different investment strategies.
- Planning a surprise birthday party for a friend.
Which situation best exemplifies the meaning of 'necessitate'?
Which situation best exemplifies the meaning of 'necessitate'?
- A company offering flexible work hours to accommodate employees' needs.
- A broken leg during a hiking trip causing one to call for an ambulance. (correct)
- A teacher suggesting extra credit for students who need to improve their grades.
- A group of friends deciding to watch a movie together on a Friday night.
Which of the following actions would 'thwart' someone's plans?
Which of the following actions would 'thwart' someone's plans?
- Revealing a crucial piece of information they were missing.
- Sabotaging their equipment just before an important event. (correct)
- Offering constructive criticism to help improve their strategy.
- Providing unexpected assistance that resolves a key obstacle.
Which scenario indicates a 'hostile' environment?
Which scenario indicates a 'hostile' environment?
How does the idea of 'conquest' relate to historical events?
How does the idea of 'conquest' relate to historical events?
What situation illustrates a clear 'obligation'?
What situation illustrates a clear 'obligation'?
In what context would a 'banner' most likely be used?
In what context would a 'banner' most likely be used?
In what scenario would you most likely encounter 'phlegm'?
In what scenario would you most likely encounter 'phlegm'?
Which of the following would likely leave someone feeling 'buoyed'?
Which of the following would likely leave someone feeling 'buoyed'?
Which outcome can be described as happening 'irreversibly'?
Which outcome can be described as happening 'irreversibly'?
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At stake
At stake
At risk or in question.
Necessitate
Necessitate
To make something necessary.
Thwart
Thwart
To prevent someone from accomplishing something.
Hostile
Hostile
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Conquest
Conquest
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Obligation
Obligation
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Banner
Banner
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Buoyed
Buoyed
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Irreversibly
Irreversibly
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Study Notes
- At stake means at risk or in question and is synonymous with "on the line."
- For example, the championship title was at stake in the final game.
- Necessitate means to make something necessary and is synonymous with "require."
- For example, the accident necessitated immediate medical attention.
- Thwart means to prevent someone from accomplishing something and is synonymous with "hinder."
- For example, the police thwarted the bank robbery before it happened.
- Hostile means unfriendly or aggressive and is synonymous with "antagonistic."
- For example, the dog became hostile when it sensed danger.
- Conquest means the act of taking control over something, often by force, and is synonymous with "victory."
- For example, the conquest of new lands expanded the empire’s territory.
- Obligation means a duty or responsibility and is synonymous with "duty."
- For example, parents have an obligation to care for their children.
- Banner means a long strip of cloth or paper used for displaying a message and is synonymous with "flag."
- For example, the protesters held a banner demanding justice.
- Phlegm means thick mucus produced by the respiratory system and is synonymous with "mucus."
- For example, he coughed up phlegm after being sick for a week.
- Buoyed means to keep something afloat or to uplift someone emotionally and is synonymous with "supported."
- For example, her friends’ encouragement buoyed her spirits during tough times.
- Irreversibly means in a way that cannot be undone and is synonymous with "permanently."
- For example, the damage to the environment was irreversibly severe.
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