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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?
- Turbulent
- Brusque
- Resilient (correct)
- Excruciating
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?
- Despicable (correct)
- Avid
- Emulate
- Pseudonym
What does the term 'inaugurate' specifically mean?
What does the term 'inaugurate' specifically mean?
- To start or bring into use (correct)
- To criticize openly
- To ignore or neglect
- To imitate someone's behavior
Which word means to challenge or refuse someone in a direct manner?
Which word means to challenge or refuse someone in a direct manner?
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?
What does the word 'turbulent' mean?
What does the word 'turbulent' mean?
What does the word 'avid' mean?
What does the word 'avid' mean?
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?
What is the meaning of the word 'brusque'?
What is the meaning of the word 'brusque'?
Flashcards
Emulate
Emulate
To imitate or copy someone or something, especially in a way that shows admiration.
Evoke
Evoke
To make someone feel a particular emotion.
Resilient
Resilient
Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
Excruciating
Excruciating
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Inaugurate
Inaugurate
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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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