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Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'emerged' as used in the text?
Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'emerged' as used in the text?
- To disappear from sight
- To move quickly
- To remain hidden
- To come into view or become visible (correct)
A 'motionless' object is in constant movement.
A 'motionless' object is in constant movement.
False (B)
Describe a situation where someone might be described as 'writhing'.
Describe a situation where someone might be described as 'writhing'.
Someone injured or in great pain might be writhing.
The intense heat was only _________ because there was enough water.
The intense heat was only _________ because there was enough water.
What does 'temerity' imply about a person's actions?
What does 'temerity' imply about a person's actions?
A 'contorted' shape is in its original, unaltered form.
A 'contorted' shape is in its original, unaltered form.
Provide an example of a situation where someone might need 'resolve'.
Provide an example of a situation where someone might need 'resolve'.
The soldiers built a ________ on the hill to defend against the enemy.
The soldiers built a ________ on the hill to defend against the enemy.
What characteristic makes information 'credible'?
What characteristic makes information 'credible'?
'Exultation' is a feeling of sorrow and despair.
'Exultation' is a feeling of sorrow and despair.
Describe what kind of smell would be considered 'putrefactive'.
Describe what kind of smell would be considered 'putrefactive'.
Martians used advanced war _________ to destroy cities.
Martians used advanced war _________ to destroy cities.
Match the words with their meanings:
Match the words with their meanings:
If a person shows 'temerity', what are they most likely to do?
If a person shows 'temerity', what are they most likely to do?
Which situation best illustrates the meaning of 'resolve'?
Which situation best illustrates the meaning of 'resolve'?
A scientist whose experiment yielded consistent results that support the hypothesis is more likely to be considered 'credible'.
A scientist whose experiment yielded consistent results that support the hypothesis is more likely to be considered 'credible'.
The crowd's _______ erupted as their team secured the winning goal in the final moments of the match.
The crowd's _______ erupted as their team secured the winning goal in the final moments of the match.
Describe the conditions that might lead to a building having a "contorted" appearance
Describe the conditions that might lead to a building having a "contorted" appearance
Match the following vocabulary words with their appropriate use in the context (one option will not be used)
Match the following vocabulary words with their appropriate use in the context (one option will not be used)
In the context of a military strategy, what purpose might a 'redoubt' serve?
In the context of a military strategy, what purpose might a 'redoubt' serve?
Flashcards
Emerged
Emerged
Came out into view; became visible after being hidden.
Motionless
Motionless
Completely still; without movement.
Writhing
Writhing
To make large twisting movements with the body, often in pain or discomfort.
Endurable
Endurable
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Temerity
Temerity
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Contorted
Contorted
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Resolve
Resolve
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Redoubt
Redoubt
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Credible
Credible
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Exultation
Exultation
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Putrefactive
Putrefactive
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Devices
Devices
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Study Notes
Vocabulary List
Emerged
- Definition: To come into view or become visible after being hidden
- As the sun rose, the ship emerged from the thick fog
- After hours of discussion, a clear plan finally emerged from the meeting
Motionless
- Definition: Completely still, without movement
- The cat sat motionless, watching the bird with intense focus
- The statue stood motionless in the square, untouched by time
Writhing
- Definition: Making large twisting movements with the body
- Definition: Twisting or squirming, often in pain or discomfort
- The injured snake was writhing on the ground, unable to escape
- In his nightmare, the character saw shadowy figures writhing in agony
Endurable
- Definition: Able to be tolerated or suffered through
- The heat was intense but just endurable with enough water
- Her loneliness was endurable only because she knew it was temporary
Temerity
- Definition: A willingness to do or say something that shocks or upsets other people
- Definition: Excessive boldness or recklessness; audacity
- He had the temerity to challenge the king’s authority in public
- No one expected such temerity from a junior officer
Contorted
- Definition: To twist or bend violently and unnaturally into a different shape or form
- Definition: Twisted or bent out of shape
- His face was contorted in anger as he shouted
- The old tree’s branches were contorted by years of harsh winds
Resolve
- Definition: Firm determination or a final decision
- She strengthened her resolve to finish the marathon despite her injury
- After much debate, the committee reached a resolve to change the policy
Redoubt
- Definition: A temporary or last-stand defensive fortification
- The soldiers built a redoubt on the hill to hold off the enemy
- The Martians’ final redoubt was a massive structure on Primrose Hill
Credible
- Definition: Believable or convincing
- His alibi was credible, so the police ruled him out as a suspect
- The scientist presented credible evidence to support her theory
Exultation
- Definition: Expressing great pleasure or happiness, especially at someone else's defeat or failure
- Definition: A feeling of triumphant joy
- The crowd erupted in exultation when their team scored the winning goal
- She felt pure exultation after completing the difficult challenge
Putrefactive
- Definition: Related to decay or rotting, especially by bacteria
- The putrefactive smell from the abandoned meat was overwhelming
- Without preservation, organic matter undergoes putrefactive breakdown
Devices
- Definition: Tools, machines, or clever strategies
- The Martians used advanced war devices to destroy cities
- His clever devices helped him escape from the locked room
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