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A librarian is tasked with organizing a newly acquired collection of rare books. Which word best describes the librarian's action in neatly arranging the books on the shelves?
A librarian is tasked with organizing a newly acquired collection of rare books. Which word best describes the librarian's action in neatly arranging the books on the shelves?
- Deduce
- Alacrity
- Encumber
- Array (correct)
A detective is presented with several clues at a crime scene. What is the most accurate term for the detective's process of piecing together the information to identify the culprit?
A detective is presented with several clues at a crime scene. What is the most accurate term for the detective's process of piecing together the information to identify the culprit?
- Deduce (correct)
- Array
- Alacrity
- Encumber
A research team is preparing to embark on a challenging expedition to a remote jungle, fully aware of the risks involved. Which of the following words best describes the expedition?
A research team is preparing to embark on a challenging expedition to a remote jungle, fully aware of the risks involved. Which of the following words best describes the expedition?
- Alacrity
- Array
- Encumber
- Fraught (correct)
An eager student volunteers to help set up for the school fair. Which word best describes the student's enthusiastic response?
An eager student volunteers to help set up for the school fair. Which word best describes the student's enthusiastic response?
A hiker is carrying a backpack that is too heavy, making it difficult to navigate the steep trail. Which of the following words best describes the effect of the heavy backpack on the hiker?
A hiker is carrying a backpack that is too heavy, making it difficult to navigate the steep trail. Which of the following words best describes the effect of the heavy backpack on the hiker?
A detective discovers that a seemingly random event was actually meticulously planned. Which word BEST describes the initial appearance of the event?
A detective discovers that a seemingly random event was actually meticulously planned. Which word BEST describes the initial appearance of the event?
A scientist presents findings that are so well-supported by evidence that no one can reasonably doubt their validity. Which word best describes these findings?
A scientist presents findings that are so well-supported by evidence that no one can reasonably doubt their validity. Which word best describes these findings?
A complex mathematical equation yields a result that defies logical reasoning and cannot be derived using known principles. Which word BEST describes this result?
A complex mathematical equation yields a result that defies logical reasoning and cannot be derived using known principles. Which word BEST describes this result?
An engineer designs a self-regulating system that efficiently manages energy consumption using a novel combination of existing technologies. Which word BEST describes the system?
An engineer designs a self-regulating system that efficiently manages energy consumption using a novel combination of existing technologies. Which word BEST describes the system?
During a long-distance race, one runner gradually loses pace and falls significantly behind the rest of the competitors. Which word best describes this runner?
During a long-distance race, one runner gradually loses pace and falls significantly behind the rest of the competitors. Which word best describes this runner?
In a desert ecosystem, what best exemplifies the role of water in providing sustenance?
In a desert ecosystem, what best exemplifies the role of water in providing sustenance?
How might a travel writer use the word traverse to describe a journey?
How might a travel writer use the word traverse to describe a journey?
Which scenario exemplifies something that is considered ubiquitous in modern society today?
Which scenario exemplifies something that is considered ubiquitous in modern society today?
If a politician's career reached its zenith, what would likely be the most accurate description?
If a politician's career reached its zenith, what would likely be the most accurate description?
In the context of climate change, how might the term torrid be used to describe future conditions?
In the context of climate change, how might the term torrid be used to describe future conditions?
Flashcards
Alacrity
Alacrity
Promptness in responding; eagerness.
Array (noun)
Array (noun)
A large group of people or things; an orderly arrangement or display.
Array (verb)
Array (verb)
To place in order; to dress up.
Deduce
Deduce
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Encumber
Encumber
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Haphazard
Haphazard
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Incontrovertible
Incontrovertible
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Inexplicable
Inexplicable
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Ingenious
Ingenious
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Sustenance
Sustenance
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Torrid
Torrid
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Traverse
Traverse
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Ubiquitous
Ubiquitous
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Zenith
Zenith
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Study Notes
Vocabulary
- Alacrity means promptness to respond or eagerness.
- Array (noun) refers to a large group of people or things or an orderly arrangement or display.
- Array (verb) means to place in order or to dress up.
- Deduce means to draw a conclusion from given facts.
- Encumber means to weigh down or burden or to impede the action of something.
- Fraught means full of or accompanied by, usually followed by "with".
- Haphazard is marked by a lack of plan, order, or direction.
- Incontrovertible is something impossible to dispute or unquestionable.
- Inexplicable is something hard to explain or impossible to understand.
- Ingenious is marked by imagination, resourcefulness, or cleverness.
- Laggard is one who falls behind others because of moving slowly or loitering, a straggler.
- Sustenance provides nourishment or the food needed to live.
- Torrid means intensely hot and dry or burning with passion.
- Traverse means to pass over, across, or through.
- Ubiquitous appears to be present in large numbers or in many different places.
- Zenith is the highest point, the peak or the point in the sky directly above the observer.
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