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Which situation exemplifies the meaning of 'amenity' in the context of enhancing a property's value?

  • A real estate developer adding a swimming pool and gym to an apartment complex. (correct)
  • A homeowner arguing with neighbors over property lines.
  • A local government increasing property taxes for all residents.
  • A public library offering free access to books and internet.

In which scenario is 'adverse' used most appropriately?

  • The athlete experienced an adverse level of fitness after months of training.
  • The company's profits showed an adverse increase due to market demand.
  • The medication had an adverse effect, causing the patient's condition to worsen. (correct)
  • The chef received adverse reviews for his innovative culinary techniques.

Which situation best illustrates 'complacent' behavior?

  • A student who consistently studies and seeks feedback to improve their grades.
  • A manager who implements changes based on employee feedback and market analysis.
  • An employee who ignores new technologies because they're satisfied with their current skills. (correct)
  • An athlete who increases their training in preparation for competition.

Which process is the most accurate example of 'decompose'?

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How would a grant best 'defray' the costs of a research project?

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In what context would light 'emanate' from a source?

<p>Light radiating outwards from a glowing lightbulb. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'envisage' a solution to climate change?

<p>To picture and plan potential future strategies to mitigate climate change. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which response is an example of 'facetious' behavior?

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What exemplifies the 'fallacy' in the statement 'Since it hasn't rained, watering the plants is unnecessary.'?

<p>Assuming that plants never need water when it's not raining. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How would news of a major political scandal create a 'furor'?

<p>By sparking intense debate, anger, and excitement in society. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario exemplifies an 'idyll'?

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What does the 'paucity' of resources imply for a small business?

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How does a 'porous' material function in filtration systems?

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How does new technology 'supersede' older methods in manufacturing?

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Which of the following is a 'tangible' benefit of exercise?

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Flashcards

Amenity

A feature that contributes to physical comfort or increases the attractiveness/value of a location; acts of social courtesy.

Adverse

Having a feeling of opposition or distaste.

Complacent

So self-satisfied that one sees no need for change; unconcerned.

Decompose

To decay or break down into basic elements.

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Defray

To supply the money for; to pay.

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Emanate

To come out from a source.

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Envisage

To picture in one’s mind; to imagine something in the future.

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Facetious

Playfully or inappropriately humorous.

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Fallacy

A false or mistaken idea.

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Furor

An uproar; a state of great anger or excitement.

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Idyll

An episode or experience that is calm and carefree.

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Paucity

Scarcity, smallness in number or amount.

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Porous

Full of tiny holes or spaces; easily penetrated by gas or liquid.

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Supersede

To replace; to cause to be set aside because of superiority.

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Tangible

Real; able to be touched. Possible to understand or realize; not vague or uncertain.

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Study Notes

  • Amenity

    • Noun
    • Definition 1: A feature contributing to physical comfort.
    • Definition 2: A feature increasing a location's attractiveness or value.
    • Plural form refers to acts of social courtesy.

  • Adverse

    • Adjective
    • Means having a feeling of opposition or distaste.

  • Complacent

    • Adjective
    • Defined as being so self-satisfied that change seems unnecessary; unconcerned.

  • Decompose

    • Verb
    • Means to decay or break down into basic elements.

  • Defray

    • Verb
    • Means to supply the money for something or to pay.

  • Emanate

    • Verb
    • Means to come out from a source.

  • Envisage

    • Verb
    • Means to picture something in one's mind, imagining a future possibility.

  • Facetious

    • Adjective
    • Means playfully or inappropriately humorous.

  • Fallacy

    • Noun
    • Means a false or mistaken idea.

  • Furor

    • Noun
    • Means an uproar or a state of great anger or excitement.

  • Idyll

    • Noun
    • Defined as an experience or episode that is calm and carefree.

  • Paucity

    • Noun
    • Means scarcity or smallness in number or amount.

  • Porous

    • Adjective
    • Means full of tiny holes or spaces, easily penetrated by gas or liquid.

  • Supersede

    • Verb
    • Means to replace something, setting it aside due to superiority.

  • Tangible

    • Adjective
    • Definition 1: Real; able to be touched.
    • Definition 2: Possible to understand or realize; not vague or uncertain.

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