Vocabulary Chapter 10 Flashcards
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What does the word 'degenerate' mean?

  • To change positively
  • To worsen; deteriorate (correct)
  • To strengthen
  • To make better
  • Which of the following describes something that is 'implausible'?

  • Completely understandable
  • Easy to believe
  • Difficult to believe; unlikely (correct)
  • Very likely
  • What does 'incoherent' mean?

  • Very articulate
  • Clear and logical
  • Highly organized
  • Unable to speak in an orderly, logical way; unclear (correct)
  • What is the meaning of 'intercede'?

    <p>To make a request or plead on behalf of someone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'intricate' refer to?

    <p>Having many parts arranged in a complicated way; complex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'sanctuary'?

    <p>A place of safety, protection, or relief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'scrutiny' mean?

    <p>Close inspection; careful examination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'sinister' imply?

    <p>Evil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'suffice' mean?

    <p>To be good enough; adequate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word 'vulnerable' mean?

    <p>Open to damage or attack; susceptible</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Vocabulary Words and Definitions

    • Degenerate: Refers to a decline or worsening of condition; signifies deterioration over time.
    • Implausible: Describes something that is difficult to accept as true; associated with unlikeliness and skepticism.
    • Incoherent: Characterizes speech or writing that lacks clarity and logical order; often confused or disorganized in communication.
    • Intercede: Involves intervening on someone’s behalf; typically includes making requests or pleading for another's needs or rights.
    • Intricate: Pertains to the complexity of a system or object; describes the arrangement of numerous parts in a detailed and complicated manner.
    • Sanctuary: Identifies a safe haven offering protection, relief, or safety from danger or distress.
    • Scrutiny: Implies a thorough and careful examination; often used to indicate an intense analysis or review of details.
    • Sinister: An adjective that conveys a sense of evil or malevolence; associated with foreboding and harmful intentions.
    • Suffice: Indicates that something meets the necessary requirements; it can mean that a condition is satisfactory or adequate.
    • Vulnerable: Describes a state open to harm or attack; suggests susceptibility and fragility in individuals or structures.

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