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What does the word 'Steadfast' mean?
What does the word 'Steadfast' mean?
- Selfish and unfeeling
- Loyal and constant (correct)
- Easily fading
- Uncertain and indecisive
What does 'Desecrate' mean?
What does 'Desecrate' mean?
- To assist in a task
- To violate or treat with disrespect (correct)
- To cherish and protect
- To guide carefully
What does 'Heed' mean?
What does 'Heed' mean?
To pay attention to
What does 'Indigent' mean?
What does 'Indigent' mean?
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What does 'Evanescent' mean?
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What does 'Callous' mean?
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What does 'Provincial' mean?
What does 'Provincial' mean?
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What does 'Usurp' mean?
What does 'Usurp' mean?
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What does 'Supercilious' mean?
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What does 'Paragon' mean?
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Vocabulary Definitions
- Steadfast: Firm, unwavering, and dependable; represents loyalty and commitment in beliefs or actions.
- Desecrate: To treat something sacred with disrespect or irreverence; often involves the violation of a sacred place or object.
- Heed: To pay attention to and consider carefully; signifies the importance of mindfulness in actions and decisions.
- Indigent: Lacking the means to afford basic necessities; refers to impoverished individuals or populations in need of assistance.
- Evanescent: Short-lived or temporary; describes something fleeting or transitory in nature, often evoking a sense of beauty or nostalgia.
- Callous: Emotionally insensitive or unfeeling; describes a lack of compassion or empathy towards others' suffering.
- Provincial: Pertaining to a specific region; often used descriptively to discuss narrow-mindedness or limited perspective associated with local viewpoints.
- Usurp: To take power or control unlawfully or by force; often applies to authority or positions of power that are taken without right.
- Supercilious: Having an attitude of superiority and haughtiness; conveys an air of arrogance and condescension toward others.
- Paragon: A model of excellence or perfection; represents the highest standard of qualities or virtues in a specific context.
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