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Which situation is least likely to be described as 'hubbub'?
Which situation is least likely to be described as 'hubbub'?
- A bustling train station during rush hour.
- A quiet library where students are studying in silence. (correct)
- A chaotic construction site with heavy machinery operating.
- A crowded marketplace with vendors shouting and bartering.
Which of the following actions best exemplifies someone who is 'punctilious'?
Which of the following actions best exemplifies someone who is 'punctilious'?
- Carefully proofreading a report multiple times before submitting it. (correct)
- Arriving late to a meeting but offering a sincere apology.
- Quickly skimming a document to get the general idea.
- Casually disregarding minor errors in a calculation.
In what context would the term 'paraphernalia' most likely be used?
In what context would the term 'paraphernalia' most likely be used?
- Referring to the equipment used in a scientific experiment. (correct)
- Listing the ingredients needed for a simple recipe.
- Outlining the basic steps in routine exercise.
- Describing the essential elements of a philosophical argument.
If a doctor advises a patient to have a 'sedentary' lifestyle, which activity would they likely discourage?
If a doctor advises a patient to have a 'sedentary' lifestyle, which activity would they likely discourage?
Which historical period would most likely be described as 'Spartan'?
Which historical period would most likely be described as 'Spartan'?
Which of the following situations is the best example of 'camaraderie'?
Which of the following situations is the best example of 'camaraderie'?
What is the most likely reason someone would need to 'recuperate'?
What is the most likely reason someone would need to 'recuperate'?
Which phrase best describes something 'temporal'?
Which phrase best describes something 'temporal'?
What is the main difference between an 'adage' and a regular statement?
What is the main difference between an 'adage' and a regular statement?
Which of the following strategies would be least effective when trying to 'contend' with a difficult problem?
Which of the following strategies would be least effective when trying to 'contend' with a difficult problem?
Flashcards
Adage
Adage
An old saying accepted as true; a proverb.
Camaraderie
Camaraderie
Good will and warm feelings among friends.
Contend
Contend
To struggle or assert; a conflict or struggle.
Extraneous
Extraneous
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Hubbub
Hubbub
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Meander
Meander
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Odoriferous
Odoriferous
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Paraphernalia
Paraphernalia
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Punctilious
Punctilious
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Recuperate
Recuperate
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Study Notes
- Adage: A noun; an old saying accepted as true; a proverb.
- Camaraderie: A noun; goodwill and warm feelings among friends.
- Contend: A verb; to struggle with, or to maintain or assert.
- Contention: A noun; a conflict or struggle, or a point made in an argument.
- Extraneous: An adjective; something not necessary or irrelevant.
- Hubbub: A noun; noisy confusion or uproar.
- Meander: A verb; to follow a winding course, or to wander aimlessly.
- Odoriferous: An adjective; having or giving off a smell.
- Paraphernalia: A noun; personal belongings, or equipment associated with an activity.
- Punctilious: An adjective; careful and attentive to details, especially those relating to good manners and behavior.
- Recuperate: A verb; to regain health or strength.
- Regale: A verb; to entertain or delight.
- Sedentary: An adjective; doing or requiring a lot of sitting.
- Spartan: An adjective; marked by simplicity and lack of luxury.
- Temporal: An adjective; relating to the everyday world as opposed to the spiritual or eternal.
- Wry: An adjective; turned or bent to one side in distaste or humor.
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