Vocabulary Chapter 4 Flashcards
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What does the word 'berate' mean?

  • To drive away
  • To make unsympathetic
  • To be very happy
  • To scold angrily (correct)

What does 'estrange' refer to?

To drive away

What is the meaning of 'euphoric'?

Very happy

The word 'impetuous' means done or acting with careful thought.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'infallible' mean?

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

Define 'maudlin'.

<p>Overly emotional</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'regress' imply?

<p>To go backwards</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'relinquish' mean?

<p>To give up</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define 'ubiquitous'.

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What is the meaning of 'zenith'?

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Vocabulary Flashcards

  • Berate: To scold angrily or criticize harshly; involves vehement scolding.

  • Estrange: Refers to driving someone away; makes relationships unsympathetic or unfriendly, leading to alienation.

  • Euphoric: Describes a state of being very happy; encompasses an intense feeling of well-being.

  • Impetuous: Indicates impulsiveness; actions are done in haste with minimal thought or consideration.

  • Infallible: Pertains to being perfect or incapable of making errors; denotes an inability to fail.

  • Maudlin: Characterizes overly emotional expressions, often tearfully sentimental.

  • Regress: Means to move backwards; implies returning to an earlier, typically worse, state or behavior.

  • Relinquish: Involves giving something up or surrendering; implies a voluntary release of control or possession.

  • Ubiquitous: Describes something that is found everywhere; suggests existence or perception at all times and places.

  • Zenith: Refers to the highest point or peak; can denote the climax or acme of something.

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Test your vocabulary with these flashcards focused on ten important words from Chapter 4. Each card provides the word, its definition, and context clues to help you understand and use the terms effectively. Perfect for enhancing your language skills and test preparation.

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