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Which word describes something that causes disagreement?

  • Droll
  • Genial
  • Contentious (correct)
  • Compliance

Which word means extraordinary in size or degree?

  • Prodigious (correct)
  • Infinitesimal
  • Latent
  • Infantile

What is the meaning of 'Indignation'?

  • Dry amusement
  • Willingness to yield
  • Anger aroused by injustice (correct)
  • Deep-seated ill will

Which word describes something with dry amusement?

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What does it mean to be 'Genial'?

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Which of the following describes something 'Tentative'?

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What does it mean if something is 'Resonant'?

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Which word describes a willingness to obey?

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What does 'Infantile' mean?

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Which word relates to deep-seated ill will?

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Which word means present but not visible?

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Which word refers to a wavy form or appearance?

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Which word describes a collection of rules?

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What does 'Presage' mean?

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Which is the correct definition of 'Primeval'?

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What does 'Wayward' suggest?

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Which of the following is the meaning of 'Idiosyncrasy'?

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What does 'Infinitesimal' describe?

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Which option describes the meaning of 'Cogitation'?

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What does 'Reverberate' mean?

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Flashcards

Contentious

Likely to cause disagreement or argument; inclined to argue.

Prodigious

Exciting amazement or wonder; extraordinary in bulk, quantity, or degree; strange, unusual.

Indignation

Anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean.

Droll

Curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement.

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Genial

Having an easygoing and pleasing manner, especially in social situations.

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Tentative

Not fully worked out or developed; hesitant, uncertain.

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Resonant

Marked by conspicuously full and rich sounds or tones.

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Compliance

A readiness or willingness to yield to the wishes of others; a bending to the authority or control of another.

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Infantile

Of or occurring among babies or very young children; childish.

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Reverberate

(of a loud noise) be repeated several times as an echo; (of a place) appear to vibrate or be disturbed because of a loud noise.

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Enmity

A deep-seated ill will.

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Latent

Present but not visible or active.

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Undulation

A wavy appearance or form.

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Decalogue

A collection or system of rules of conduct.

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Presage

A sign or warning that something (typically bad) will happen.

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Primeval

Of or resembling the earliest ages in the history of the world; primitive or raw (feelings or actions).

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Wayward

Tending to do as one pleases; not following a rule or regular course of action.

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Idiosyncrasy

An odd or peculiar habit.

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Infinitesimal

Immeasurably or incalculably small.

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Cogitation

The action of thinking deeply about something; contemplation.

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Study Notes

  • Contentious: Inclined to argue or likely to cause disagreement.
  • Prodigious: Extraordinary, amazing, or strange in quantity, degree, or bulk.
  • Indignation: Anger aroused by injustice, meanness, or unworthiness.
  • Droll: Provoking dry amusement through its curious or unusual nature.
  • Genial: Easygoing and pleasing, especially in social situations.
  • Tentative: Hesitant, uncertain, or not fully developed.
  • Resonant: Full and rich in sounds or tones.
  • Compliance: Readiness to yield to the wishes of others or to authority.
  • Infantile: Of or occurring among babies or very young children; childish.
  • Reverberate: When a loud noise is repeated as an echo.
  • Enmity: Deep-seated ill will.
  • Latent: Present but not visible or active.
  • Undulation: A wavy appearance or form.
  • Decalogue: A collection or system of rules of conduct.
  • Presage: A sign or warning that something, typically bad, will happen.
  • Primeval: Of or resembling the earliest ages in the history of the world; primitive.
  • Wayward: Tending to do as one pleases; not following rules.
  • Idiosyncrasy: An odd or peculiar habit.
  • Infinitesimal: Immeasurably or incalculably small.
  • Cogitation: Deep thinking or contemplation.

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