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What is the definition of the word 'decorum'?
What is the definition of the word 'decorum'?
Respectable or dignified ways of behaving, acting towards others, or appearance; propriety
What is the meaning of 'absurdity'?
What is the meaning of 'absurdity'?
Something that does not have reasonable order or meaning; ridiculous
The word 'punct' means a 'point' or prick'.
The word 'punct' means a 'point' or prick'.
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What does the word 'punctually' mean?
What does the word 'punctually' mean?
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What is the definition of 'sensibility'?
What is the definition of 'sensibility'?
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What is 'insubordination'?
What is 'insubordination'?
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What is the meaning of the word 'wearisome'?
What is the meaning of the word 'wearisome'?
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What is the definition of the word 'minute'?
What is the definition of the word 'minute'?
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What is the definition of 'ferocity'?
What is the definition of 'ferocity'?
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What does the word 'unbearable' mean?
What does the word 'unbearable' mean?
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Match the following words with their synonyms:
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Definitions
- decorum: respectable or dignified ways of behaving, acting towards others, or appearance; propriety
- absurdity: something that does not have reasonable order or meaning; ridiculous
- punct: point; prick; pierce
- punctually: at the agreed or proper time
- sensibility: to be able to detect, understand, or feel; the potential to have an emotional response to something; the potential to have an understanding and appreciation for something
- insubordination: not having a desire to obey authority or listen to orders given by someone with more power, especially in the military
- tedious: very extended and not fun; boring or dull
- wearisome: causing extreme physical and mental tiredness
- minute: extremely little in total size or the entire amount. Fascinating Note: Minutus is the Latin word for "small," and it gave rise to both the adjective minute and the noun minute. Although pronounced differently, both words refer to small measurements.
- ferocity: the quality of being violent, brutal, vicious or savage
- unbearable: very hard to maintain or understand
Synonyms
- decorum: dignity
- absurdity: ridiculousness, insanity
- minute: tiny, wee
- ferocity: fury, violence
- unbearable: intolerable
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Test your understanding of key vocabulary words that enhance communication skills. This quiz covers definitions of words such as decorum, absurdity, and insubordination, allowing you to grasp their meanings and usage in context.
