Questions and Answers
What is a charlatan?
What does it mean to corroborate?
To support or confirm something with evidence
What is the meaning of disseminate?
To spread or scatter widely
What does it mean to diverge?
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What does dormant mean?
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What does hoist mean?
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What does illicit mean?
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What does irrevocable mean?
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What does precipitate mean?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Terms and Definitions
- Charlatan: A person who pretends to have skills or knowledge he or she does not possess; often referred to as a con artist or fraud.
- Corroborate: The act of supporting or confirming a statement or theory with evidence to strengthen its validity.
- Disseminate: To spread information or knowledge widely; the process of distributing ideas or data.
- Diverge: To go in different directions or to develop differently; signifies separation or differentiation.
- Dormant: Describes a state of inactivity; refers to something that is alive but not currently exhibiting growth or activity.
- Hoist: To raise or lift something, typically through mechanical means; involves the act of elevating an object.
- Illicit: Pertains to activities that are unlawful or illegal; often associated with prohibited actions or behaviors.
- Irrevocable: Characterizes decisions or actions that cannot be undone or reversed; indicates permanence and finality.
- Precipitate: To cause something to happen suddenly or prematurely; often implies a rapid onset of an event.
- Proliferation: Refers to a rapid increase or spread of something, commonly used to describe growth or expansion in various contexts.
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Enhance your vocabulary with our Chapter 5 flashcards! This quiz covers essential words and their definitions, helping you to deepen your understanding and usage of the language. Perfect for students looking to build a robust vocabulary.
