10 Questions
Which word refers to the action of cleaning a hard surface by rubbing intensely?
Abrasive
What term describes a person showing little feelings towards others, being harsh?
Abrasive
Which term means 'lacking any organization, random, and unplanned'?
Haphazard
What does the term 'askew' mean?
Not straight in level or position
Which term is used to describe an event causing great damage, a disaster?
Calamity
Which term describes a basic, limited, unsophisticated object typically thought to have magic powers and bring good luck?
talisman
What is the term for a haphazard, breathy, gleeful laugh?
chortle
Which word means 'not straight in level or position; crooked'?
askew
What term describes a strong, fast-moving stream of water?
torrent
Which term signifies an event causing great damage, a disaster?
calamity
Study Notes
Vocabulary
- Abrasive: a texture or action that rubs intensely to clean a hard surface (e.g., rock, diamond, metal) or a person who shows little feelings for others and is harsh.
- Dawdle: to waste time, be slow, and lack a sense of urgency.
- Rudimentary: basic, limited, and not advanced or sophisticated in terms of development or functionality.
- Liaison: a process of communication and cooperation between people to work together with a common goal.
- Talisman: an object, typically a ring or stone, believed to have magic powers and bring good luck to its owner.
- Askew: not straight in level or position; crooked or tilted.
- Haphazard: lacking any organization; random, unplanned, and without a clear structure.
- Torrent: a strong, fast-moving stream of water; a flood or stream that can cause significant damage.
- Stupendous: extremely impressive; amazing, astounding, and breathtaking.
- Chortle: a breathy, gleeful laugh; a giggle that expresses joy or amusement.
- Calamity: an event causing great damage; a disaster, catastrophe, or tragedy that has a significant impact on people or the environment.
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