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The ______ person dislikes humans.
The ______ person dislikes humans.
misanthrope
To make something unclear, you ______ it.
To make something unclear, you ______ it.
obfuscate
A ______ approach considers practical and sensible considerations.
A ______ approach considers practical and sensible considerations.
pragmatic
A word that has the same meaning as another is called a ______.
A word that has the same meaning as another is called a ______.
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A ______ tool is used to move water off a surface.
A ______ tool is used to move water off a surface.
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What is the term used to describe someone who eats quickly?
What is the term used to describe someone who eats quickly?
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What is the term used to describe an object that can be used in both water and on land?
What is the term used to describe an object that can be used in both water and on land?
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What is the term used to describe a word that is used to cast a magic spell?
What is the term used to describe a word that is used to cast a magic spell?
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What is the term used to describe a tool with a rubber blade used for moving water?
What is the term used to describe a tool with a rubber blade used for moving water?
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What is the term used to describe a word that is likely to provoke a strong reaction?
What is the term used to describe a word that is likely to provoke a strong reaction?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Building
- Devour is a verb that means to eat quickly or consume something voraciously.
- Amphibious refers to an organism that can live both on land and in water, such as certain species of frogs or toads.
- A misanthrope is a person who dislikes humans and may prefer to avoid social interactions or human company.
- Obfuscate is a verb that means to make something unclear or difficult to understand, often by using confusing language or convoluted reasoning.
- Pragmatic describes an approach or decision that is guided by practical and sensible considerations, rather than by idealism or theory.
- Incantation refers to the use of words or sounds as a magic spell, often in a ritual or ceremonial context.
- A squeegee is a tool with a rubber blade used for moving water off a surface, such as a window or a floor.
- A dowel is a peg of wood used for holding together a structure, such as a piece of furniture or a building.
- Provocative refers to something that invokes a strong reaction, often emotional or controversial, such as a provocative statement or action.
- A synonym is a word that has the same meaning as another word, such as "big" and "large".
Vocabulary Building
- Devour is a verb that means to eat quickly or consume something voraciously.
- Amphibious refers to an organism that can live both on land and in water, such as certain species of frogs or toads.
- A misanthrope is a person who dislikes humans and may prefer to avoid social interactions or human company.
- Obfuscate is a verb that means to make something unclear or difficult to understand, often by using confusing language or convoluted reasoning.
- Pragmatic describes an approach or decision that is guided by practical and sensible considerations, rather than by idealism or theory.
- Incantation refers to the use of words or sounds as a magic spell, often in a ritual or ceremonial context.
- A squeegee is a tool with a rubber blade used for moving water off a surface, such as a window or a floor.
- A dowel is a peg of wood used for holding together a structure, such as a piece of furniture or a building.
- Provocative refers to something that invokes a strong reaction, often emotional or controversial, such as a provocative statement or action.
- A synonym is a word that has the same meaning as another word, such as "big" and "large".
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Test your knowledge of advanced vocabulary words with these 10 challenging questions. Improve your language skills and learn new words to enhance your communication.
