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Which word refers to a state of being able to recover quickly from difficulties?
Which word refers to a state of being able to recover quickly from difficulties?
Which term best describes an act that is morally reprehensible or deserving of contempt?
Which term best describes an act that is morally reprehensible or deserving of contempt?
What does the term 'inaugurate' specifically mean?
What does the term 'inaugurate' specifically mean?
Which word means to challenge or refuse someone in a direct manner?
Which word means to challenge or refuse someone in a direct manner?
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Which term signifies a temporary name used by an author instead of their real name?
Which term signifies a temporary name used by an author instead of their real name?
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What does the word 'turbulent' mean?
What does the word 'turbulent' mean?
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What does the word 'avid' mean?
What does the word 'avid' mean?
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What is the correct spelling of the term that refers to the owner of a business?
What is the correct spelling of the term that refers to the owner of a business?
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What is the meaning of the word 'brusque'?
What is the meaning of the word 'brusque'?
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Study Notes
Lesson 5 Vocabulary
- avid: having a strong desire, eager, enthusiastic
- brusque: abrupt in manner or speech, gruff
- concise: short and to the point
- demean: to lower self-esteem, degrade reputation
- despicable: deserving of contempt or scorn
- emulate: to try to equal, imitate
- evoke: to call forth, produce, bring to mind
- excruciating: very painful
- inaugurate: install in office with ceremony, begin officially
- pervade: spread throughout
- proprietor: owner of a store or business
- pseudonym: fictitious name used by an author, pen name
- rebuff: reject bluntly, drive back, blunt rejection, abrupt setback in progress
Additional Vocabulary (Page 2)
- resilient: capable of recovering quickly from misfortune, returning quickly to original shape or condition; ability to recover, ability to spring back
- turbulent: chaotic, unruly, stormy, tempestuous; ability to recover, rapid changes in wind speed and direction in the atmosphere.
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Test your knowledge of essential vocabulary from Lesson 5. This quiz covers words such as 'avid', 'brusque', and 'resilient', along with their meanings and usage. Enhance your language skills by mastering these important terms.
