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Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies abstruse communication?
Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies abstruse communication?
- A lecture filled with jargon and complex theories, making it hard to follow. (correct)
- A friendly chat between two people about their day.
- A public service announcement with a clear and simple message.
- A straightforward instruction manual for assembling furniture.
In what situation might someone cringe?
In what situation might someone cringe?
- Witnessing a friend trip and fall in public. (correct)
- Receiving an unexpected compliment from a stranger.
- Successfully completing a challenging task.
- Enjoying a delicious, comforting meal.
Which activity would most likely be associated with hedonism?
Which activity would most likely be associated with hedonism?
- Spending a day at a spa, indulging in luxurious treatments. (correct)
- Volunteering time at a local homeless shelter.
- Training rigorously for a marathon.
- Adhering to a strict budget and saving money.
A politician giving a speech that hints at policy changes without directly stating them is an example of what?
A politician giving a speech that hints at policy changes without directly stating them is an example of what?
After losing a job that was deeply disliked, what feeling would resignation describe?
After losing a job that was deeply disliked, what feeling would resignation describe?
Flashcards
Abstruse
Abstruse
Difficult to understand.
Cringe
Cringe
To recoil or flinch, often in disgust or embarrassment.
Hedonism
Hedonism
Self-indulgence; pursuit of pleasure as a way of life.
Oblique
Oblique
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Resignation
Resignation
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Study Notes
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Abstruse: Difficult to understand; obscure.
- Refers to something that is hard to grasp or comprehend.
- Can apply to complex theories, intricate concepts, or dense writing.
- Implies a lack of clarity that makes interpretation challenging.
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Cringe: To recoil or flinch, especially in embarrassment or disgust.
- A physical reaction indicating discomfort or aversion.
- Often a response to witnessing something awkward, embarrassing, or unpleasant.
- Can also describe feeling internal embarrassment on behalf of someone else.
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Hedonism: The pursuit of pleasure as the most important principle in life.
- A philosophy centered on maximizing happiness and minimizing suffering.
- Involves prioritizing sensual gratification and self-indulgence.
- Often associated with a lifestyle dedicated to seeking out pleasurable experiences.
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Oblique: Indirect; not expressed or done in a direct way.
- Refers to communication or actions that are subtle or roundabout.
- Can be used to avoid confrontation or to hint at something without stating it explicitly.
- Often requires the receiver to infer the true meaning or intention.
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Resignation: Acceptance of fate or a bad situation.
- A passive acceptance of something unavoidable or undesirable.
- Often accompanied by a sense of disappointment or a lack of hope for improvement.
- Can involve relinquishing control or giving up on resistance.
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