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Which word best describes someone who can solve complex mathematical problems with great skill?

  • Adept (correct)
  • Proverbial
  • Stoic
  • Eloquent

In what context would 'certitude' most appropriately be used?

  • Presenting a plan with absolute confidence. (correct)
  • Expressing doubt about a decision.
  • Reluctantly agreeing to a proposal.
  • Showing a lack of experience.

A person who remains calm during a crisis, showing no emotion, can be described as:

  • Intrepid
  • Stoic (correct)
  • Eloquent
  • Poised

Which scenario exemplifies the use of 'acquiesce'?

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What characteristic is most indicative of a 'naive' individual?

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Choosing the word that describes a lively, noisy celebration.

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If someone's bright clothing made them easily noticeable in a crowd, which word describes this?

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A coach who strongly urges their team to give their best effort is demonstrating:

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Which of the following actions best exemplifies an 'altruist'?

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Someone speaking with 'fervour' is most likely expressing:

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Flashcards

Adept

Highly skilled or proficient.

Eloquent

Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.

Proverbial

Well-known, often used in a proverb or common phrase.

Stoic

Showing no emotion, especially in hardship.

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Intrepidity

Fearlessness and endurance in danger.

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Serenity

A state of being calm and peaceful.

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Certitude

Absolute certainty or confidence.

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Naive

Lacking experience or judgment.

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Credulous

Too ready to believe things without evidence.

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Modest

Not boastful about achievements; simple and humble.

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Study Notes

Skill & Expression

  • Adept means highly skilled or proficient.
  • Eloquent means fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.

Common & Well-Known

  • Proverbial means well-known and often used in a proverb or common phrase.

Calmness & Strength

  • Stoic means showing no emotion, especially in hardship.
  • Intrepidity means fearlessness and endurance in danger.
  • Serenity means a state of being calm and peaceful.
  • Tranquility means a state of peacefulness and calm.
  • Certitude means absolute certainty or confidence.
  • Poise means graceful and elegant manner.
  • Deportment refers to a person's behavior or manners.

Agreement & Acceptance

  • Assent is the expression of approval or agreement.
  • Acquiesce means to accept something reluctantly but without protest.

Trust & Innocence

  • Naive means lacking experience or judgment.
  • Credulous means too ready to believe things without evidence.

Friendliness & Warmth

  • Amiable is having a friendly and pleasant manner.
  • Cordial means warm and friendly.

Humility & Simplicity

  • Modest means not boastful about achievements; simple and humble.

Excitement & Joy

  • Euphoria is a feeling of intense happiness.
  • Exhilarate means to make someone feel very happy and excited.
  • Rapturous means expressing great joy and enthusiasm.
  • Ecstasy is a state of overwhelming joy.
  • Exaltation is a feeling of extreme happiness or praise.

Visibility & Emphasis

  • Conspicuous: Easily noticeable or standing out.
  • Accentuate: To make something more noticeable.

Caution & Awareness

  • Wary means cautious and alert about danger.

Playfulness & Encouragement

  • Cavort means to jump or move around excitedly.
  • Exhort means to strongly urge or encourage.

Persistence & Determination

  • Pertinent means relevant and important to the matter at hand.
  • Perseverance: Steady persistence despite difficulties.
  • Doggedness: Stubborn determination and persistence.

Energy & Individuality

  • Vivacious: Full of life and energy.
  • Idiosyncrasy: A unique or unusual habit or trait.

Kindness & Generosity

  • Altruist: A person who is selflessly concerned for others.
  • Philanthropist: A person who gives money or time to help others.

Passion & Intensity

  • Ardent: Having intense passion or enthusiasm.
  • Fervour: Intense and passionate feeling.
  • Revelry: Lively and noisy celebrations.

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