Vocabulary Building: Word Types and Meanings

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What does 'intuitive' mean in the context of decision making?

Using or based on what one feels to be true even without conscious reasoning (correct)

Based on sensory experiences

Based on logical analysis

Based on conscious reasoning

What is a paradox?

A feeling of patronizing superiority

A statement or proposition that, despite sound reasoning, leads to a senseless conclusion (correct)

A known or established fact or situation

A characteristic of being wary

What does 'ponder' mean in the context of decision making?

To act on instinct

To make a quick decision

To avoid making a decision

To think about something carefully, especially before making a decision (correct)

What is a characteristic of an ambiguous term?

It is open to more than one interpretation Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'spontaneity'?

A lack of preparation or deliberation Signup and view all the answers

What does 'imminent' mean in the context of time?

About to happen Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to have empathy for someone?

To understand and share the feelings of another Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to intensify something?

To increase or further improve the quality or extent of something Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to have a spirit of friendliness?

To be without serious disagreement with someone Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean for something to be latent?

Existing but not yet developed or manifest Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to recognize or ascertain someone's difference?

To recognize or ascertain what makes someone different Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to make full use of a resource?

To make full use of and derive benefit from a resource Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'inconceivable' mean?

Not capable of being imagined or grasped mentally Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to be 'nonchalant'?

Feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pungent' describe?

A sharply strong taste or smell Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'discrepancy'?

A lack of compatibility or similarity Signup and view all the answers

What does 'infer' mean?

To deduce or conclude from evidence Signup and view all the answers

What does 'reclusive' mean?

Avoiding the company of other people Signup and view all the answers