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What is the meaning of the word 'annihilate'?
What is the meaning of the word 'annihilate'?
Which word is a synonym for 'certify'?
Which word is a synonym for 'certify'?
What does 'complacence' refer to?
What does 'complacence' refer to?
Which word is an antonym of 'morose'?
Which word is an antonym of 'morose'?
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What does the term 'ire' mean?
What does the term 'ire' mean?
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What is the definition of 'quiescent'?
What is the definition of 'quiescent'?
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Which of the following options is synonymous with 'malign'?
Which of the following options is synonymous with 'malign'?
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What does 'surmise' mean?
What does 'surmise' mean?
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What is the meaning of anihilate as used in the example regarding an explosion?
What is the meaning of anihilate as used in the example regarding an explosion?
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What does the term equivocate imply in the context of using words?
What does the term equivocate imply in the context of using words?
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How would you describe an attitude that is morose?
How would you describe an attitude that is morose?
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What does it mean if notes are described as copious?
What does it mean if notes are described as copious?
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What is the role of a transition in writing?
What is the role of a transition in writing?
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What does complacence refer to in a situation?
What does complacence refer to in a situation?
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What does someone exhibiting geniality typically display?
What does someone exhibiting geniality typically display?
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What describes a wizen grape?
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Study Notes
Word List and Definition
- accusation: A statement claiming someone has done something wrong or made a mistake.
- annihilate: To destroy something completely, leaving no trace.
- attest: To confirm something is true, valid, or genuine.
- bulbous: Round and shaped like a bulb.
- complacence: A feeling of contentment with the current situation, without desire for change.
- copious: Appearing in large numbers.
- derision: Ridicule or mockery, showing a disrespectful attitude.
- disparage: To speak poorly of someone or something.
- equivocate: To deliberately use words with multiple meanings to hide the truth.
- geniality: Friendly and cheerful behavior.
- impartial: Fair and unbiased, without any preconceived opinions.
- ire: Anger or fury.
- maudlin: Excessively emotional, often in a sentimental way.
- morose: Gloomy, sullen, and despondent.
- odious: Extremely distasteful and repulsive.
- palatial: Large and magnificent, resembling a palace.
- permissible: Allowed or accepted.
- prelude: An introduction or overture, especially to a musical performance.
- quiescent: Inactive or at rest, calm and still.
- reprisal: An act of revenge or retaliation.
- sequester: To isolate or confine someone or something.
- surmise: To guess or deduce something based on limited evidence.
- transition: An element that connects two different things smoothly.
- usurious: Charging excessive or illegal interest on a loan.
- wizen: To dry out or shrivel up, often due to age or dehydration.
Synonyms
- seclude: To isolate or separate someone or something, similar to sequester.
- desiccate: To dry out completely, like wizen.
- certify: To confirm the validity or truth of something, similar to attest.
- malign: To speak badly of someone, similar to disparage.
- sentimental: Overly emotional, similar to maudlin.
- eliminate: To remove completely, similar to annihilate.
- cordiality: Warmth and friendliness, similar to geniality.
- wrath: Intense anger or fury, similar to ire.
- suppose: To guess or assume, similar to surmise.
- abundant: Plentiful, similar to copious.
Antonyms
- clarify: To make something clear and understandable, opposite of equivocate.
- lovable: Pleasant and appealing, opposite of odious.
- banned: Not allowed or prohibited, opposite of permissible.
- happy: Joyful and cheerful, opposite of morose.
- active: Energetic and engaged, opposite of quiescent.
- restlessness: Nervousness and inability to relax, opposite of complacence.
- understated: Simple and modest, opposite of palatial.
- fair: Just and equitable, opposite of biased.
- create: To bring something into existence, opposite of annihilate.
- biased: Prejudiced or partial, opposite of impartial.
Analogies
- boxlike: square :: round : round: This analogy relates shape descriptors to a specific type of shape.
- dissatisfaction: action :: inaction : inaction: This analogy shows a relationship between a feeling and the result of taking or not taking action.
- repayment: favor :: misdeed : misdeed: This analogy shows a relationship between an action and its consequence, good or bad.
- tired: energy :: movement : movement: This analogy highlights how tiredness affects energy and its relation to movement.
- nomination: election :: trial : trial: This analogy shows a relationship between a preliminary step and a final process for leadership or judgement.
- antagonism : enemy :: friend : friend: This analogy illustrates how a feeling of hostility relates to an enemy, while a feeling of friendship relates to a friend.
- forward: book :: opera: opera: This analogy shows a relationship between a type of publication and the genre it belongs to.
- admiration: positive :: negative : negative: This analogy shows how admiration is a positive feeling, while negative relates to a negative feeling.
- glee: contentment :: annoyance : annoyance: This analogy shows how glee is a feeling of happiness and contentment, while annoyance is a feeling of displeasure.
- divider: part :: join : join: This analogy illustrates how a divider separates parts, while a join connects them.
Sentence Usage
- equivocate: This example shows how someone can use words with multiple meanings to obscure the truth and deceive others.
- annihilate: This example illustrates the destructive power of an explosion, causing complete destruction.
- morose: This example shows how a morose attitude expresses a pessimistic outlook and lack of interest in life.
- sequester: This example showcases the isolation of a jury during a trial to prevent any outside influence on their decision.
- prelude: This example highlights the introduction or overture in an opera, setting the tone for the performance.
- palatial: This example describes a grand and luxurious estate, similar to a palace.
- reprisal: This example demonstrates how an act of retaliation can lead to further violence.
- transition: This example emphasizes the importance of smoothly connecting two sentences for better readability.
- surmise: This example highlights the uncertainty and possibility of an incorrect assumption based on limited information.
- copious: This example shows how copious notes can be a result of paying close attention to a lecture.
- complacence: This example shows how complacency with a bad situation can be frustrating and lead to a desire for change.
- geniality: This example depicts someone known for their friendly and welcoming nature.
- bulbous: This example describes the round and plump shape of fingertips.
- quiescent: This example signifies a state of inactivity and stillness.
- accusation: This example demonstrates how an accusation can be untrue, highlighting the importance of evidence.
- attest: This example demonstrates an expert's ability to confirm the authenticity of an artwork.
- odious: This example shows how someone can find another person repulsive, making them undesirable to be around.
- impartial: This example illustrates the importance of a fair and unbiased jury in a legal process.
- derision: This example shows how someone can treat another with disrespect and mockery.
- maudlin: This example shows how excessive emotional responses can be seen as overly sentimental.
- wizen: This example explains how dehydration and heat can cause fruits to shrink and dry out.
- usurious: This example illustrates how unfair or excessive interest rates can be exploited.
- disparage: This example demonstrates how cruel remarks can be hurtful and unjust when spoken without knowing the person.
- permissible: This example shows how some actions are allowed, while others are prohibited based on regulations and rules.
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