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Which of the following actions best exemplifies the meaning of 'herald'?
Which of the following actions best exemplifies the meaning of 'herald'?
- Suppressing a controversial report to avoid public outcry.
- Announcing the arrival of a special guest at a formal event. (correct)
- Concealing crucial evidence during a trial.
- Hiding personal belongings from roommates.
In which scenario would 'leeway' be most crucial?
In which scenario would 'leeway' be most crucial?
- Enforcing a zero-tolerance policy in a school environment.
- Negotiating the terms of a business contract with some flexibility. (correct)
- Strictly following a detailed recipe without any alterations.
- Adhering to a rigid schedule with no room for adjustments.
Which action demonstrates 'rigour' in a scientific experiment?
Which action demonstrates 'rigour' in a scientific experiment?
- Conducting the experiment multiple times with careful measurements. (correct)
- Skipping steps in the experiment to reach a conclusion faster.
- Using estimations instead of precise calculations to save time.
- Ignoring inconsistent data to support the hypothesis.
Which of these scenarios illustrates an 'impediment' to economic growth?
Which of these scenarios illustrates an 'impediment' to economic growth?
Which action shows 'dissent' in a political context?
Which action shows 'dissent' in a political context?
How can a company 'offset' its carbon emissions?
How can a company 'offset' its carbon emissions?
Which of these situations could be described as a 'conundrum'?
Which of these situations could be described as a 'conundrum'?
In what context is it most important for a bridge's foundation to be 'underpinned'?
In what context is it most important for a bridge's foundation to be 'underpinned'?
How does 'expediting' a shipment benefit a company?
How does 'expediting' a shipment benefit a company?
If someone has a strong 'omen' about an upcoming event, what are they likely experiencing?
If someone has a strong 'omen' about an upcoming event, what are they likely experiencing?
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Herald
Herald
To signal the arrival of something or announce it publicly.
Leeway
Leeway
The amount of freedom to act or decide.
Rigour
Rigour
The quality of being extremely thorough, accurate, or strict.
Offset
Offset
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Impediments
Impediments
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Dissent
Dissent
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Conundrum
Conundrum
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Underpinned
Underpinned
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Expediting
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Omen
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Study Notes
Vocabulary
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Herald: To signal the arrival of something or announce publicly
- Announce: Make something known officially
- Proclaim: Formally declare something
- Signify: To mean something
- Conceal: Hide something
- Suppress: To prevent something from being expressed
- Hide: To put something out of sight
- Bode ill: Indicate a bad outcome
- Bode well: Indicate a positive outcome
- Clandestine: Conducted in secrecy
- Covert: Hidden or not openly acknowledged
- Overt: Done openly
- Divulge: Make known something private
- Unveil: Reveal or make public for the first time
- Disclose: Reveal information that was hidden
- Spill the beans: To reveal a secret unintentionally
- Let the cat out of the bag: Accidentally disclose a secret
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Leeway: The amount of freedom to act or decide
- Flexibility: Adapt to changes
- Freedom: State of being free to act
- Latitude: The scope or range for freedom
- Restriction: A limitation or control
- Constraint: Limits or restricts freedom
- Limitation: Confines something
- Acquit: Declare someone not guilty
- Absolve: Free someone from guilt
- Emancipate: Free from legal restrictions
- Exonerate: Declare someone free from blame
- Exculpate: Clear guilt or fault.
- Pardon: Forgive an offense
- Release: Set free from obligation
- Amnesty: Pardon for people who have committed offenses
- Liberate: Set something free
- Unbridle: Remove restrictions
- Unleash: Release from constraints
- Vindicate: Clear someone of suspicion
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Rigour: Being thorough, accurate, strict
- Strictness: Being firm
- Thoroughness: Being complete and careful
- Precision: Being exact and accurate
- Laxity: Lack of strictness
- Leniency: Being merciful or tolerant
- Carelessness: Lack of attention
- Lax: Lacking firmness
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Impediments: Things that hinder progress
- Obstacles: Blocks that make progress difficult
- Barriers: Physical blocks
- Hindrances: Delays progress
- Aids: Helps support progress
- Facilitators: People easier
- Supports: Helps Progress
- Impede: Hinder progress
- Inhibit: Hold back
- Thwart: Prevent someone from accomplishing something
- Throttle: Suppress something forcefully
- Curb: Restrain control
- Check: Stop progress
- Contain: Keep under control
- Stymie: Block progress
- Hinder: Obstruct progress
- Stall: Delay progress temporarily
- Hamper: Interfere with progress
- Obstruct: Prevent movement or progress
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Dissent: Opinions different from those previously held
- Disagreement: Lack of agreement or harmony
- Opposition: Resistance to dissent
- Protest: Expression of disapproval
- Agreement: Consensus in opinions
- Consensus: Shared opinion
- Harmony: Peaceful state
- Consent: Approval to do something
- Assent: Expressing agreement formally
- Devil's advocate: Arguing against point
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Tranquility: Calmness and peace
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Serenity: Peaceful and untroubled
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Offset: Reduce an impact
- Counteract: Neutralize something
- Balance: Bring equilibrium
- Counterbalance: Offsets the weight
- Exacerbate: Worsen
- Aggravate: Make a situation
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Emissions: Substances released into atmosphere
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Effluent: Liquid waste discharged into water
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Affluent: Wealthy and prosperous
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Opulent: Showing great wealth and luxury
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Thriving: Growing
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Prosperous: Financially well-off
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Conundrum: Confusing question
- Puzzle: Requires thought and ingenuity to solve
- Enigma: Mysterious to understand
- Dilemma: Undesirable options
- Solution: Answer
- Clarity: Easy to understand
- Simplicity: Quality doing
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Quandary: State of uncertainty
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Riddle: Puzzling question
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Underpinned: Strengthened by solid foundation
- Supported: Held up
- Reinforced: Strong
- Bolstered: Encouragement
- Weakened: Less stable
- Undermined: Foundation weak
- Destabilized: Less secure
- Fortified: Protected
- Underscore: Emphasize or highlight
- Undermine: Weaken gradually
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Expediting: Speeding up an action
- Hastening: Making something sooner
- Accelerating: Increasing speed
- Quickening: Make happened faster
- Delaying: Causing something be delayed
- Hindering: Creating obstacles
- Slowing: Reducing speed
- Haste makes waste: Too quick to lead mistakes
- Expedite: Speed up
- Put off: Delay or postpone
- Defer: Put something off
- Procrastinate: Postpone action
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Omen: Warning of a future event
- Sign: Indication evidence
- Indication: Piece pointing to something
- Premonition: Feeling about to happen
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Feeling in one's bones: Intuition
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Harbinger: Indicator of something
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Forebode: Predict something bad
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Prescient: Knowledge of Events
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Gut feeling: Intuitive about something
Phrasal Verbs:
- Rule out: Eliminate an option
- Sink in: Become understood
- Spell out: Explain in detail
- Stand up to: Confront or resist
Idioms and Phrases:
- Stick one's neck out: To take a risk
- Get your walking papers: Fired from the job
- Cork something up: To not allow oneself to express anger
- Cook someone's goose: Spoil other person's chances of success
- Throw caution to the wind: Doing something without worrying about the risk or negative results.
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Explore the definitions and nuances of 'herald' and 'leeway.' Learn how 'herald' means to announce or signal, while 'leeway' refers to the freedom to act or decide. Expand your vocabulary with synonyms and antonyms.
