Vocabulary Challenge

contentious = argumentative deposition = the testimony of a witness made under oath but not in open court anonymity = condition of being unknown prodigious = of great size, power, or extent

confounded = confused; dismayed incredulously = skeptically prodigious = impressive; extraordinary anonymity = state of being anonymous

contentious = causing or likely to cause an argument prodigious = remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree confounded = used for emphasis, especially to express anger or annoyance incredulously = in a manner indicating disbelief

<p>Contentious means argumentative or prone to causing disagreement. An example of a contentious situation might be a heated political debate where people have opposing views and are arguing passionately.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Deposition refers to the testimony of a witness that is made under oath but not in open court. This means that the witness is giving their testimony in a private setting, such as a lawyer's office, rather than in a courtroom with a judge and jury present.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Anonymity refers to the condition of being unknown or keeping one's identity hidden. An example of a situation where someone might seek anonymity is when a whistleblower wants to expose wrongdoing but fears retaliation, so they provide information anonymously to protect themselves.</p> Signup and view all the answers