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What does it mean to demoralize someone?
What does it mean to demoralize someone?
To discourage or undermine their confidence.
Explain the term 'dilemma' in your own words.
Explain the term 'dilemma' in your own words.
A dilemma is a situation where one must make a difficult choice between two or more options.
How would you describe an irate person?
How would you describe an irate person?
An irate person is someone who is extremely angry or enraged.
What does it mean to sabotage something?
What does it mean to sabotage something?
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What is meant by the term 'wary'?
What is meant by the term 'wary'?
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Vocabulary Definitions
- Curt: Communication that is brief to the point of rudeness; often implies a lack of warmth or friendliness.
- Demoralize: The act of discouraging someone, leading to a loss of confidence or enthusiasm.
- Dilemma: A situation presenting two or more choices that are equally undesirable or difficult; represents a challenging decision-making scenario.
- Inclination: A natural tendency or preference towards a particular behavior, choice, or action.
- Irate: A state of being extremely angry or enraged; indicates heightened emotional response to grievances or provocations.
- Retort: A sharp or witty reply; often signifies a critical response to an accusation or argument.
- Sabotage: The deliberate act of causing damage or hindrance to a person’s plans or efforts; often associated with deceitful or harmful intentions.
- Subsequent: Referring to something that follows in time or sequence; indicates a chronological order.
- Wary: Exhibiting caution and carefulness, particularly in situations that may pose risks or uncertainties.
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