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Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the meaning of 'imploringly'?
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the meaning of 'imploringly'?
- A politician delivering a passionate speech to a large crowd.
- A teacher calmly explaining a difficult concept to their students.
- A lawyer presenting a well-reasoned argument in court.
- A child earnestly pleading with their parent for an extra bedtime story. (correct)
In what situation would someone most likely react by 'wincing'?
In what situation would someone most likely react by 'wincing'?
- Receiving a compliment from a friend.
- Listening to their favorite song.
- Opening a surprise gift.
- Witnessing a car accident. (correct)
Which of the following describes someone acting with 'aloofness'?
Which of the following describes someone acting with 'aloofness'?
- Actively participating in group activities and discussions.
- Openly sharing personal feelings and experiences with close friends.
- Maintaining emotional distance and appearing disinterested in others. (correct)
- Expressing enthusiasm and warmth towards new acquaintances.
If a critical component is 'vital' to a system, what can be inferred about that component?
If a critical component is 'vital' to a system, what can be inferred about that component?
Which scenario exemplifies someone reacting in an 'aghast' manner?
Which scenario exemplifies someone reacting in an 'aghast' manner?
In which of the following situations would someone be described as having been 'acquitted'?
In which of the following situations would someone be described as having been 'acquitted'?
A detective is 'leery' of a suspect. Which action would most likely follow?
A detective is 'leery' of a suspect. Which action would most likely follow?
If someone is described as 'clad' in armor, what is directly suggested?
If someone is described as 'clad' in armor, what is directly suggested?
How does the meaning of 'divert' apply in 'diverting attention'?
How does the meaning of 'divert' apply in 'diverting attention'?
If a student is 'liable' for breaking a school rule, what is implied?
If a student is 'liable' for breaking a school rule, what is implied?
Flashcards
Quivering
Quivering
Shaking or trembling, often from fear or cold.
Winced
Winced
Flinched in pain or discomfort.
Unfathomable
Unfathomable
Impossible to understand.
Imploringly
Imploringly
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Eluded
Eluded
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Flinching
Flinching
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Grimacing
Grimacing
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Ruefully
Ruefully
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Jolt
Jolt
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Bewildered
Bewildered
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Study Notes
- These notes define vocabulary words, separated into five groups
Actions & Reactions
- Quivering means shaking or trembling, like someone who is scared
- Winced describes flinching in pain, such as when seeing a paper cut
- Unfathomable means impossible to understand
- Imploringly means begging
- Eluded means escaped or avoided
- Flinching means drawing back
- Grimacing refers to making a painful or disgusted face
- Ruefully means showing regret
- Jolt is a sudden shock or movement
- Bewildered means confused
Personality & Feelings
- Gingerly means carefully
- Incredulous means unable to believe
- Aloofness means emotionally distant
- Ornery means stubborn or grumpy
- Sullenly describes being bad-tempered and sulking
- Indignant means angry at unfairness
- Doggedly means stubbornly determined
- Leery means cautious or suspicious
- Contemptuously means disrespectfully
- Reluctantly means unwillingly
Tough Situations & Survival
- Vital means extremely important
- Bleak means hopeless and gloomy
- Mortal refers to being related to death
- Agony means extreme pain
- Stupor means dazed or out of it
- Delirious means out of one's mind and confused
- Hermits are people who live alone
- Premonition is a feeling that something bad will happen
- Aghast means shocked or horrified
- Exploits are bold adventures or achievements
Looks & Style
- Clad means dressed in
- Spruced means cleaned up and looking nice
- Milling means moving around without direction
- Roundabout means indirect
- Brawn refers to strength
- Divert means to turn aside or distract
Miscellaneous & School Words
- Scowled means frowned angrily
- Gallantly means bravely and politely
- Idolized means Admired greatly
- Liable means legally responsible
- Acquitted means found not guilty
- Compositions refers to written works
- Fence is a barrier
- Asset is something of value such as money, property, or talent
- Drawled means spoke slowly
- Jolt means sudden movement
- Unceasingly means nonstop
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