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What is a formal statement that something is true called?

  • Proposition
  • Hypothesis
  • Thesis
  • Affidavit (correct)

    • Which best describes the term 'adaptation'?

  • Modification to adjust to conditions (correct)
  • Reconstruction of a structure
  • Spontaneous generation of traits
  • Change without external influences

    • What does sovereignty refer to?

  • A form of government hierarchy
  • Supreme power within a territory (correct)
  • Power held by the citizenry
  • Shared authority among states

    • Which term describes the passing on of traits from parents to offspring?

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

    What does the term 'exploitation' imply?

    <p>Unfair treatment of someone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'momentum' in a general context?

    <p>The speed or force of motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes 'sustainable' practices?

    <p>Approaches that can be maintained over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is used to describe an extraordinary occurrence?

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

    What does 'digression' refer to in conversation or writing?

    <p>Straying from the main subject</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an 'anomaly'?

    <p>A deviation from the norm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'discrepancy' indicate?

    <p>Unexpected difference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'volatility' in context?

    <p>Prone to rapid change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'mandatory' signify?

    <p>Compulsory action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'contamination' refer to?

    <p>The process of making something polluted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes a formal and serious promise?

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

    Which word is defined as producing a large amount of something?

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

    What does the word 'xenophobia' mean?

    <p>Prejudice against people from other countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the opposite of 'dwindle'?

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

    What does 'legitimate' signify in a legal context?

    <p>Authorized or acceptable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can 'aristocracy' be defined?

    <p>The highest class in society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'stigma' mean?

    <p>A set of unfair beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is associated with a journey for religious purposes?

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

    What does 'mnemonics' refer to?

    <p>A method for improving memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by the term 'predominant'?

    <p>The most common or greatest in size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word describes a desperate or urgent need?

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

    What characteristic does 'rigidity' imply?

    <p>Stiffness and firmness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'flora and fauna' refer to?

    <p>Plants and animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'conquest' generally refer to?

    <p>The act of taking control of a country.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word 'momentum' describe in terms of physics?

    <p>The force or speed of an object in motion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a definition of 'consensus'?

    <p>A generally accepted opinion or agreement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'paucity' as used in the context?

    <p>Scarcity or shortage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'detrimental' imply when referring to an action or substance?

    <p>Causing harm or damage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'indolent' refer to in describing a person's behavior?

    <p>Wanting to avoid activity or exertion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term best describes a 'conundrum'?

    <p>A difficult issue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'jeopardize' imply in regard to actions?

    <p>To harm or damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what context is 'pivotal' most appropriately used?

    <p>To highlight something of critical importance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'precursor'?

    <p>Something existing before something else</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'repercussion' mean?

    <p>An unforeseen consequence of an action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'hypothesis' in a scientific context?

    <p>A proposition made as a basis for reasoning or experimentation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario would 'adverse' be an appropriate term?

    <p>Negative implications of a decision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'autonomous' mean?

    <p>Self-governing and independent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the state of being without a known name or identity?

    <p>Anonymous.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the implication of 'litigation'?

    <p>Legal proceedings or lawsuits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'extinction' refer to?

    <p>When all members of a particular group die.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'compensate' mean in the context of a workplace?

    <p>To give someone money in recognition of loss or injury.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'dogma' signify in a social context?

    <p>A set of firm beliefs held by a group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is an example of 'market segmentation'?

    <p>Dividing a market based on consumer preferences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what instance would 'contentious' be used?

    <p>To denote an involvement in heated argument or controversy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'chronology' refer to?

    <p>The science of arranging time in periods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action does 'eliminate' refer to?

    <p>To completely remove or get rid of something</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'perfunctory' suggest about an action?

    <p>Carried out with minimal effort or interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word best describes something that is 'subtle'?

    <p>Difficult to notice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a 'milestone' signify?

    <p>A significant point in development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Vocabulary Definitions

    • Testimony: A formal statement declaring something true. Synonyms include attestation, affidavit, and declaration.
    • Adaptation: The ability to change quickly and unpredictably; adjusting or modifying.
    • Inference: An opinion formed from available information. Can also be a deduction, presumption or assumption.
    • Dynasty: A line of hereditary rulers. Related concepts include ancestry and succession.
    • Depletion: A reduction in quantity or number; decline.
    • Endorsement: Public support or approval; sanction, authorization, or backing.
    • Ambiguity: Having more than one meaning; uncertainty or vagueness.
    • Sovereignty: Supreme power and authority within a specific territory; domination, supremacy, and authority.
    • Hierarchy: A system of ranking people or things into different levels. Includes class system and social order concepts.
    • Heredity: Passing of traits from parents to offspring; genetics and ancestry.
    • Volatile: Likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly; unpredictable, unstable, and variable.
    • Meticulous: Very careful and attentive to detail; painstaking, detailed, and thorough.
    • Demography: The statistical study of human populations; related to population census and anthropology.
    • Gainsay: Refuse to accept something as true; contradict, oppose or challenge.
    • Arbitrary: Based on random choice, personal impulse, or lack of reason; aimless, irrational, and unjustified.
    • Exploitation: Unfair treatment or use or someone or something; maltreatment, swindling or abuse.
    • Surpass: To be better than or exceed; to overrun.
    • Compulsory: Required by rules or law (mandatory, obligatory, requisite).
    • Anomaly: Something different from what is usual or expected; abnormality, deviation or exception.
    • Analogy: A comparison between things; similarity, correlation, and likeness.
    • Sustainable: Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; supportable, maintainable, and reliable.
    • Banal: Ordinary, uninteresting, dull, and unoriginal.
    • Digression: Departure from the main topic; deviation, divergence, or bypass.
    • Phenomenon: An extraordinary occurrence or circumstance; occurrence, happening or miracle.
    • Framework: Basic structure of a system; structure, arrangement, or composition.
    • Ecstasy: A state of extreme happiness or pleasure; elation or euphoria.
    • Momentum: The force or speed of an object in motion; impetus, propulsion, or driving force.
    • Pertinent: Relating to the subject being considered; applicable, relevant, or appropriate.
    • Preamble: A brief introductory statement; preface, opening or beginning.
    • Discrepancy: An unexpected difference; incongruity, difference, or inconsistency.
    • Migration: The movement of large numbers of people or animals; movement, departure or expatriation.
    • Propaganda: Information, often misleading, used to influence opinions; advertising, brainwashing, or promotion.
    • Acclimatization: Adaptation of an organism to a new environment; adaptation and adjustment.
    • Daunting: Seeming difficult to deal with; frightening, awesome, or alarming.
    • Obsolete: No longer used or needed; outdated, antiquated or ancient.
    • Empirical: Based on observation or experience; practical or experimental.
    • Distinct: Clearly different or contrasting; separate or particular.
    • Contamination: The process of making something polluted; adulteration, corruption, impurity.
    • Panacea: A remedy for all ills or difficulties; remedy, magic formula or cure.
    • Dogma: An established opinion or doctrine; philosophy, principle.
    • Legends: Stories passed down through generations; folklore, mythology or lashante.
    • Uniformity: State of being uniform or identical; steadiness, evenness or sameness.
    • Cope: Dealing successfully with difficult situations; surviving, managing, or dealing
    • Dwindle: To become smaller in size or amount; decline, subside or diminish.
    • Invade: To enter a country or place by force; gain access, intrude, trespass.
    • Instinct: Natural tendency to behave in a particular way; intuition, inclination or tendency.
    • Flora and fauna: Plants and animals.
    • Aristocracy: The highest social class; elite, privileged class or nobility.
    • Mnemonic: A technique to aid memory; reminders, prompts or indications.
    • Pilgrimage: A journey to a holy place for religious purposes; mission, holy expedition or crusade
    • Oath: A formal promise; affirmation, pledge, or commitment.
    • Efficacy: The power to produce an effect; effectiveness, potency, or strength.
    • Phobia: Intense and irrational fear; dread, obsession, detestation.
    • Predominant: The most common or greatest in size.
    • Groundbreaking: Introducing new ideas or methods; innovative, trailblazing, unprecedented.
    • Genocide: Deliberate killing of a large group of people; massacre or holocaust.
    • Stigma: Negative beliefs attached to something or someone; infamy, blemish, or disgrace.
    • Prolific: Producing a large amount; abundant, copious, or high volume.
    • Scapegoat: Someone punished for the mistakes of others; blame, condemn or hold responsible.
    • Territory: Geographical area controlled by somebody; region, possession, or kingdom.
    • Plethora: A large or excessive amount; superabundance, profusion, or plenty
    • Coincidence: When two things happen at the same time; happy accident, fortune, or concurrence.
    • Laconic: Using few words; succinct, concise, or reserved.
    • Rehabilitation: Returning to a healthy or good way of life; recovery, healing, or improvement.
    • Adjacent: Next to or adjoining; adjoining, nearby, or neighboring.
    • Destitute: Lacking possessions and resources; impoverished, needy, or inadequate.
    • Exotic: Interesting or exciting because of being unusual; peculiar, outlandish or unusual
    • Xenophobia: Prejudice against people from other countries; racism, prejudice, or bigotry.
    • Aggregation: A collection of things gathered together; accumulation, assemblage, or collection.
    • Pressing: Desperately urgent; emergency, imperative.
    • Rigidity: Stiffness, firmness, or fixedness; robustness or sturdiness.
    • Legitimate: To make something legal or acceptable; authorized, licensed, reasonable
    • Ethnicity: Belonging to a particular race or culture; nationality, racial origin or background.
    • Forensic: Related to scientific methods of solving crimes; judicial, investigative, or magisterial.
    • Conquest: Taking control of a country or territory; defeat, overthrow, or subjugation.
    • Distortion: Change from the original form or condition; deformation or contortion.
    • Consensus: Generally accepted opinion; wide agreement, agreement, concurrence or accordance.
    • Persuasive: Able to make people believe; convincing, compelling, or eloquent.
    • Perpetual: Continuing forever; everlasting, permanent, or long-lasting.
    • Commensurate: Measured by a common standard; proportional, symmetric or well-formed.
    • Sporadic: Happening at irregular intervals; irregular, intermittent, or occasional.
    • Chronology: The order of events; timeline, order of events, record.
    • Paragon: Someone or something that is the best example; standard, epitome, or perfection.
    • Impeach: To formally accuse a public official; prosecute, challenge or condemn.
    • Drastic: Likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; desperate or extreme.
    • Detrimental: Causing harm or damage; damaging, pernicious, or deleterious.
    • Compensate: Giving money in recognition of loss or damage; balance or neutralize.
    • Intimacy: The closeness of a relationship; cumberlandship, attachment or affection.
    • Pivotal: Being of vital importance; critical, fundamental or essential.
    • Condone: Disregarding something illegal; authorizing, supporting, or collaborating
    • Legacy: Long-lasting impact of events or people; endowment, quest, or inheritance.
    • Indolent: Wanting to avoid activity; sluggish or pathetic.
    • Contemplation: Thinking deeply about something; pondering, thought or meditation.
    • Repercussion: Unforeseen consequence; after effect, outcome, or side effect.
    • Supreme: Highest in rank or authority; foremost, predominant, or greatest.
    • Posthumous: After someone's death; post-mortem, post-obituary.
    • Hypothesis: A proposed explanation; assumption, supposition or premise.
    • Undervaluent: Having contradictory ideas; uncertain, wavering, or indecisive.
    • Inherent: Existing as a natural and permanent quality; intrinsic or imminent.
    • Violation: Action that breaks a law or agreement; infringement, breach or lawbreaking.
    • Missionary: Person undertaking a mission to spread religion; evangelist or preacher.
    • Extinction: When all members of a group die; obliteration, ruination or destruction.
    • Contentious: Involving heated arguments; controversial or unsettled.
    • Degeneration: Passing from a higher state to a lower state; deterioration, degradation, or downfall.
    • Vivid: Producing powerful feelings; evocative, graphic or moving.
    • Inundate: To cover with a large amount; submerge, immerse or overflow.
    • Anonymous: Having no known name; unidentified, unknown or unnamed.
    • Embargo: Official ban on trade; prohibition, restriction, or boycott.
    • Myriad: Extremely great number; countless, innumerable, manifold.
    • Competence: Ability to do something efficiently; proficiency, aptitude or skillfulness.
    • Proximate: Happening immediately before or after; approaching, adjacent or nearby.
    • Segmentation: Division into separate parts; separation, dissection or subdivision.
    • Epic: Grand in scale or character; heroic, grandiose, or monumental.
    • Monarchy: System of government with a king or queen; autocracy, sovereignty or royalism.
    • Contradiction: Ideas that are in opposition; paradox, incongruity, or dichotomy.
    • Identical: Similar in every detail; equivalent, corresponding or alike.
    • Catastrophe: Sudden and widespread disaster; disaster or calamity.
    • Litigation: The process of engaging in legal proceedings; lawsuit or proceedings.
    • Theology: Study of God and religious belief; belief, ideology or doctrine.
    • Exemption: Freedom from a requirement; release, immunity or freedom.
    • Conundrum: Difficult problem; enigma, dilemma, or puzzle.
    • Cognitive: Relating to mental processes; mental, perceptive, or psychological.
    • Jeopardize: To cause harm or damage; endanger, hazard, or imperil.
    • Eliminate: Completely remove; eradicate, exterminate, or remove.
    • Paucity: Small amount; scarcity, shortage, or deficiency.
    • Audacious: Willingness to take bold risks; intrepid, dauntless, or daring.
    • Landmark: Important event or building; paragon, benchmark or great work.
    • Perfunctory: Done without effort or interest; superficial, indifferent or careless.
    • Milestone: Significant point in development; achievement, objective or decisive point.
    • Acoustics: The branch of physics dealing with sound; phonics, audibility or perceptibility.
    • Millennium: Period of 1000 years; generation, epoch, or timeline.
    • Linguistics: The scientific study of language and its structure; etymology, morphology, or phonology.
    • Reign: Period of time during which a king or queen rules; dynasty, epoch, or domination.
    • Undergo: endure; until something is complete, experience or encounter.
    • Manipulate: Control a person or situation; manage or maneuver.
    • Adverse: Negative or harmful effect; threatening, menacing or hostile.
    • Correlation: A connection between things; association, reciprocity, or interaction.
    • Fallacy: Misleading belief; delusion, falsehood, or misconception.
    • Autonomous: Self-governing or controlling; independent, sovereign, or self-ruling.
    • Precursor: Something that exists before another; prelude or forerunner.
    • Decorum: Behavior with good taste; courtesy, politeness, or decency.
    • Mercenary: Hired soldier; combatant, gorilla warrior or hired soldier.
    • Subtle: Not obvious, difficult to notice; delicate, imperceptible, or undetectable.
    • Dogma: Set of beliefs held by a group; doctrine, principle, conviction.
    • Catalyst: Something that causes change; impetus, agenda, or medium.
    • Mundane: Ordinary, uninteresting; ordinary, commonplace, or humdrum.
    • Indigenous: Characteristic of a particular area; native or aboriginal.
    • Dearth: Scarcity or lack; scarcity, shortage, or deficiency.
    • Reformation: Act of improving or amending; amendment, change, or rectification.

    Additional Key Concepts

    • Multiple meanings: Many words have multiple meanings; context is essential.
    • Contextual information: Understanding the words in context is critical to accurate meaning.
    • Synonyms: Terms with similar meanings.
    • Related concepts: Terms connected by shared characteristics.

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