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Which term describes someone who is not aware of what is happening around them?
Which term describes someone who is not aware of what is happening around them?
What word describes something that is provided without any cost or payment?
What word describes something that is provided without any cost or payment?
What is the upward force exerted by a fluid that opposes the weight of an object immersed in it?
What is the upward force exerted by a fluid that opposes the weight of an object immersed in it?
A large group of fish swims together in shallow water, what is this group called?
A large group of fish swims together in shallow water, what is this group called?
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What is the name of a polygon with seven sides and seven angles?
What is the name of a polygon with seven sides and seven angles?
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What term identifies a short, amusing story about a real incident or person?
What term identifies a short, amusing story about a real incident or person?
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Which term describes a person who throws their voice so that it sounds like it's coming from somewhere else?
Which term describes a person who throws their voice so that it sounds like it's coming from somewhere else?
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What term describes a person who isn't welcome and does not belong in a place?
What term describes a person who isn't welcome and does not belong in a place?
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Which term describes a journey or undertaking that is risky and daring?
Which term describes a journey or undertaking that is risky and daring?
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If something occurs often or repeatedly, which of the following is the correct description?
If something occurs often or repeatedly, which of the following is the correct description?
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What is the correct term for a building where nuns live together under religious vows?
What is the correct term for a building where nuns live together under religious vows?
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What is a short extract from a film, broadcast, or piece of writing called?
What is a short extract from a film, broadcast, or piece of writing called?
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Which of the following best describes a poem or song that narrates a story in short stanzas?
Which of the following best describes a poem or song that narrates a story in short stanzas?
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Which word best describes the condition of being weak and delicate?
Which word best describes the condition of being weak and delicate?
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What is a low guttural sound made in the throat, often an expression of anger, described as?
What is a low guttural sound made in the throat, often an expression of anger, described as?
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Which term describes a building or complex of buildings with individually owned apartments?
Which term describes a building or complex of buildings with individually owned apartments?
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What word best describes someone showing no interest or enthusiasm?
What word best describes someone showing no interest or enthusiasm?
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Which of these words describes something that arouses pity through vulnerability or sadness?
Which of these words describes something that arouses pity through vulnerability or sadness?
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What term describes a young person who tends to commit minor crimes?
What term describes a young person who tends to commit minor crimes?
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Which term describes a loud cry of disapproval?
Which term describes a loud cry of disapproval?
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Which science is concerned with the bodily structure of living organisms?
Which science is concerned with the bodily structure of living organisms?
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What is the theory or philosophy of law; a legal system or body of laws called?
What is the theory or philosophy of law; a legal system or body of laws called?
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What is the correct term for something that looks bizarre or unfamiliar?
What is the correct term for something that looks bizarre or unfamiliar?
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Oblivious
Oblivious
Unaware of or not concerned about what is happening around one.
Gratis
Gratis
Without charge or payment; free.
Upthrust
Upthrust
An upward force exerted by a fluid that opposes the weight of an object immersed in it.
Shoal
Shoal
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Heptagon
Heptagon
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Anecdote
Anecdote
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Ventriloquist
Ventriloquist
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Interloper
Interloper
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Apathetic
Apathetic
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Venture
Venture
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Recurrent
Recurrent
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Convent
Convent
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Excerpt
Excerpt
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Ballad
Ballad
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Frailty
Frailty
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Growl
Growl
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Condominium
Condominium
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Pathetic
Pathetic
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Delinquent
Delinquent
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Hoot
Hoot
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Anatomy
Anatomy
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Jurisprudence
Jurisprudence
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Outlandish
Outlandish
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Definitions
- Oblivious: Unaware of or not concerned about what is happening around one.
- Gratis: Without charge or payment; free.
- Upthrust: An upward force exerted by a fluid that opposes the weight of an object immersed in it.
- Shoal: A large number of fish swimming together; also means shallow water.
- Heptagon: A polygon having seven sides and seven angles.
- Anecdote: A short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.
- Ventriloquist: A person who can speak or utter sounds so that they seem to come from somewhere else, especially an entertainer who makes their voice appear to come from a puppet.
- Interloper: A person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or are considered not to belong.
- Rectilinear: Moving in or forming a straight line; having many straight lines.
- Crusade: A vigorous campaign for political, social, or religious change.
- Waif: A homeless, neglected, or abandoned person, especially a child.
- Jurisprudence: The theory or philosophy of law; a legal system or body of laws.
- Gibberish: Meaningless or unintelligible talk or writing.
- Stoic: A person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining.
- Apathetic: Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
- Venture: A risky or daring journey or undertaking.
- Recurrent: Occurring often or repeatedly.
- Convent: A community of nuns living together under religious vows.
- Excerpt: A short extract from a film, broadcast, or piece of music or writing.
- Ballad: A poem or song narrating a story in short stanzas.
- Frailty: The condition of being weak and delicate.
- Growl: A low guttural sound made in the throat, typically as an expression of anger.
- Condominium: A building or complex of buildings containing a number of individually owned apartments or houses.
- Delinquent: Typically a young person or that person's behavior showing a tendency to commit crime, particularly minor crime.
- Hoot: A loud cry of disapproval, typically made by an audience.
- Anatomy: The branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms.
- Outlandish: Looking or sounding bizarre or unfamiliar.
- Latter: Situated or occurring nearer to the end of something than to the beginning.
- Double Down: To strengthen one's commitment to a particular strategy or course of action, typically one that is potentially risky.
- Embezzle: To steal or misappropriate (money placed in one's trust or belonging to the organization for which one works).
- Scullery: A small kitchen or room at the back of a house used for washing dishes and other dirty household work.
- Dilettante: A person who cultivates an area of interest, such as the arts, without real commitment or knowledge.
- Coffer: A strongbox or small chest for holding valuables.
- Chore: A routine task, especially a household one.
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