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What does 'abduction' refer to?

  • A place of retreat
  • Scolding someone angrily
  • Forcibly taking someone away (correct)
  • Demonstrating tolerance

The word 'ominous' suggests that something positive is going to happen.

False (B)

What is the definition of 'respite'?

A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.

'Berating' means to ______ someone angrily.

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Match the following vocabulary words with their definitions:

<p>Asylum = A place of retreat and security Lenient = Demonstrating tolerance or gentleness Jittery = Feeling extreme nervousness or agitation Brash = Self-assertive in a rude or noisy way</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following words describes someone who is overly bold and aggressive?

<p>Brash (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Asylum refers to a place where individuals are forced against their will.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'cowering'?

<p>Crouching down in fear</p> Signup and view all the answers

Feeling ______ typically indicates a state of extreme nervousness or agitation.

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Match the following words with their definitions:

<p>Lenient = Demonstrating tolerance or gentleness Tedious = Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome Ominous = Giving the impression of something bad happening Respite = A short period of rest or relief</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Asylum

A place of safety and rest, often for the mentally ill.

Abduction

Forcibly taking someone away against their will.

Lenient

Showing understanding or kindness.

Ominous

Giving a bad feeling about the future.

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Jittery

Extremely nervous or agitated.

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Tedious

Something too long, slow, or dull; boring and tiresome.

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Berating

Scolding or criticizing someone angrily.

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Cowering

To crouch down in fear.

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Brash

Rude, noisy, and overbearing.

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Respite

A short period of rest or relief from something difficult.

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Study Notes

Vocabulary Definitions

  • Asylum: a place of retreat and security, often for people who are mentally ill
  • Abduction: the action of forcibly taking someone away against their will
  • Lenient: demonstrating tolerance or gentleness
  • Ominous: giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen
  • Jittery: feeling or showing extreme nervousness or agitation
  • Tedious: too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous
  • Berating: scolding or criticizing someone angrily
  • Cowering: crouch down in fear
  • Brash: self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way
  • Respite: a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant

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