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What does the word 'permeate' mean?
What does the word 'permeate' mean?
- To disappear completely
- To spread throughout something (correct)
- To be contained within a specific area
- To create a barrier against entry
Which word best describes a remark that is suggestive or disparaging?
Which word best describes a remark that is suggestive or disparaging?
- Innuendo (correct)
- Vehement
- Vacuous
- Cordial
What characteristic does someone described as 'corpulent' have?
What characteristic does someone described as 'corpulent' have?
- They are athletic
- They are slender and fit
- They are fat (correct)
- They are very tall
How would you describe a person who is acting quickly and without careful thought?
How would you describe a person who is acting quickly and without careful thought?
What does the term 'provincial' imply about a person or region?
What does the term 'provincial' imply about a person or region?
Flashcards
Permeate
Permeate
To spread throughout something and fill it completely.
Innuendo
Innuendo
A suggestive or disparaging remark, often hinting at something negative.
Erroneous
Erroneous
Incorrect; wrong.
Vehement
Vehement
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Cordial
Cordial
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Definitions
- Permeate: Spread throughout (something); pervade
- Innuendo: An allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically suggestive or disparaging
- Erroneous: Wrong; incorrect
- Vehement: Showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense
- Cordial: Warm and friendly
- Impetuous: Acting or done quickly and without thought or care
- Vacuous: Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless
- Corpulent: (Of a person) fat
- Provincial: Of or concerning the regions outside the capital city of a country, especially when regarded as unsophisticated or narrow-minded
- Din: A loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise
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