Vocabulary Chapter 14

Questions and Answers

What does 'alleviate' mean?

To relieve; make easier to endure; ease.

What is a benefactor?

A financial supporter; a person or organization that gives help, especially financial aid.

What does 'covert' refer to?

Concealed; secret; hidden.

Who is a cynic?

Someone who believes the worst of people's behavior and motives; someone who believes people are motivated only by selfishness. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'demise' mean?

Dying; death. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'infamous' mean?

Having a bad reputation; widely known for being vicious, criminal, or deserving of contempt. Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'intrinsic'?

Belonging to a person or thing by its very nature; built-in. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'revulsion' signify?

Great disgust or distaste. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'speculate'?

To guess; to come up with ideas or theories about a subject; theorize. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'virile' describe?

Having attractive male qualities; manly; masculine. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Study Notes

Alleviate: To reduce suffering or make something easier to bear, often relating to emotional state or circumstances.
Benefactor: A person or entity that provides financial assistance to others, often anonymously; essential for charitable aid.
Covert: Refers to actions or activities that are secretive and hidden, often associated with espionage or confidential operations.
Cynic: An individual who has a pessimistic outlook on human nature, often doubting the sincerity or goodness of people's motivations.
Demise: A term denoting death or the end of existence, typically associated with a significant loss or understanding of mortality.
Infamous: Describes someone or something widely known for negative reasons; associated with scandalous or immoral actions.
Intrinsic: Refers to inherent qualities that are natural and essential to a person or thing, not influenced by external factors.
Revulsion: A strong feeling of disgust or repulsion, often experienced in response to something morally abhorrent or disturbing.
Speculate: The act of forming theories or conjectures about subject matter without firm evidence; often leads to discussions about hypothetical situations.
Virile: Conveys attractive masculine traits; symbolizes strength, vigor, and assertiveness often linked to traditional gender roles.

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Test your knowledge of vocabulary from Chapter 14 with these flashcards. Each card features a word, its usage in a sentence, and its definition to enhance your learning. Prepare to expand your lexicon and improve your language skills!