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Which word describes a person who is emotionally distant and reserved?
Which word describes a person who is emotionally distant and reserved?
- Benevolent
- Incredulous
- Philanthropist
- Aloof (correct)
What is the term for someone who actively seeks to promote the welfare of others?
What is the term for someone who actively seeks to promote the welfare of others?
- Fraudulent
- Philanthropist (correct)
- Flagrant
- Articulate
Which of the following words indicates a state of confusion or disorder?
Which of the following words indicates a state of confusion or disorder?
- Disarray (correct)
- Excursion
- Sever
- Forewarn
Which word describes an action that is scandalously blatant or obvious?
Which word describes an action that is scandalously blatant or obvious?
What does it mean to 'hinder' someone's progress?
What does it mean to 'hinder' someone's progress?
Flashcards
Forewarn
Forewarn
To warn someone in advance about a possible danger or problem.
Excursion
Excursion
A short trip, usually with the intention of a prompt return.
Disarray
Disarray
A state of disorder or confusion.
Contemptuous
Contemptuous
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Disgorge
Disgorge
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Study Notes
Vocabulary List #1
- Aloof: Distant physically or emotionally; reserved and remote; standoffish.
- Articulate: Using language easily and fluently; eloquent.
- Benevolent: Desiring to help others; kind.
- Colossal: Extraordinarily great in size, extent, or degree; gigantic; enormous.
- Contemptuous: Showing or expressing disdain or disrespect; scornful.
- Disarray: A state of disorder; confusion.
- Disgorge: To eject or throw out from the throat, mouth, or stomach; vomit.
- Excursion: A short trip, usually with the intention of a prompt return; outing.
- Flagrant: Shockingly noticeable or evident; obvious; glaring; blatant.
- Forewarn: To warn in advance; caution; alert.
- Fraudulent: Engaging in fraud; deceitful; dishonest; deceptive.
- Hinder: To cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede; obstruct.
- Immaculate: Free from spot or stain; spotlessly clean; perfect.
- Incredulous: Skeptical; disbelieving.
- Meager: Deficient in quantity or quality; scanty; insufficient.
- Outlandish: Looking or sounding strange or odd; bizarre.
- Philanthropist: One who seeks to promote the good of others; benefactor; donor.
- Sanctioned: Approved or allowed; authorized.
- Sever: To separate a part from a whole; divide by slicing; cut off.
- Tyrannical: Unjustly cruel, harsh, or severe; oppressive.
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