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Which word best describes someone who is characterized by a lack of experience and immaturity?

  • Callow (correct)
  • Cynical
  • Voracious
  • Sagacious

What does the term 'despot' specifically refer to?

  • A person seeking knowledge
  • A ruler with absolute power (correct)
  • A wise leader
  • An individual involved in conflicts

Which word indicates the act of showing great respect for someone or something?

  • Venerate (correct)
  • Impoverish
  • Enunciate
  • Speculate

Which definition most correctly matches the term 'indolent'?

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What does the term 'speculate' mean in a business context?

<p>To engage in a risky business venture (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms describes a ruler who exercises absolute control over their subjects and is often viewed as tyrannical?

<p>Despot (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the term that refers to an absence of connection with religious institutions?

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Which word best describes a person who is overly skeptical about others’ intentions and motives?

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Select the term that describes a state of deep conflict or struggle.

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What term describes an individual who demonstrates wisdom and good judgment?

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What does the term 'voracious' imply about a person's appetite?

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Which word describes a ruler who wields extreme authority without checks or balances?

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What does it mean for something to 'wane'?

<p>To diminish or decrease in size or intensity. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes someone who may engage in risky business ventures?

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What is the primary characteristic of someone who is described as 'indolent'?

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Enunciate

To pronounce clearly.

Callow

Young and inexperienced; immature.

Impediment

Anything that gets in the way; an obstacle.

Impoverish

To make poor.

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Secular

Worldly; not connected with a church or religion.

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Cynical

Doubtful of the sincerity of others’ motives; skeptical.

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Despot

A ruler with absolute power or tyrannical control over a group of people.

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Venerate

To show great respect for.

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Contemporary

A person who lives during the same time period as another.

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Wane

To reduce something in size, brightness, or strength.

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Voracious

A strong desire for a lot of something, especially food.

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Study Notes

Vocabulary Definitions

  • Callow: Young and inexperienced; immature.
  • Contemporary: A person living during the same period as another.
  • Cynical: Doubtful of the sincerity of others' motives; skeptical.
  • Despot: A ruler with absolute power or tyrannical control over a group of people.
  • Enunciate: To pronounce clearly.
  • Impediment: Anything that gets in the way; an obstacle.
  • Impoverish: To make poor.
  • Indolent: Indulging in ease; avoiding exertion; lazy.
  • Sagacious: Showing sound judgment; wise.
  • Secular: Worldly; not connected with a church or religion.
  • Speculate: To think about or make guesses; to engage in a risky business venture.
  • Strife: Conflict or struggle.
  • Venerate: To show great respect for.
  • Voracious: Ravenous; desiring and eating a large amount of food; greatly eager.
  • Wane: To get smaller, dimmer, or weaker; to near an end.

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