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A 'glut' refers to providing less than needed or wanted.
A 'glut' refers to providing less than needed or wanted.
False
To 'venerate' someone is to regard them with great disrespect.
To 'venerate' someone is to regard them with great disrespect.
False
Being 'incognito' means being openly recognizable.
Being 'incognito' means being openly recognizable.
False
An 'enterprise' is a venture requiring energy and willingness to start something.
An 'enterprise' is a venture requiring energy and willingness to start something.
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To 'minimize' something is to make it as large as possible.
To 'minimize' something is to make it as large as possible.
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Antics are typically predictable and boring behavior.
Antics are typically predictable and boring behavior.
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A 'frugal' person is characterized by lavish spending and luxury.
A 'frugal' person is characterized by lavish spending and luxury.
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The term 'oblique' can refer to something that is directly straightforward.
The term 'oblique' can refer to something that is directly straightforward.
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To 'detriment' means to harm or cause loss.
To 'detriment' means to harm or cause loss.
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A 'wanton' individual is known for being highly disciplined and moral.
A 'wanton' individual is known for being highly disciplined and moral.
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Study Notes
- Avowed: Openly declared without shame; acknowledged status or belief.
- Bountiful: Characterized by generous or plentiful giving; abundance of resources or provisions.
- Congested: Describes an area that is overcrowded or excessively filled, leading to blockage or difficulty.
- Enterprising: Reflects a person's energy and willingness to initiate projects or endeavors; entrepreneurial spirit.
- Gingerly: Actions performed with great caution or care to avoid mistakes or harm.
- Glut: An excessive provision of something, often resulting in waste or overindulgence; oversupply situation.
- Incognito: In a disguised state, such as using an assumed name or identity; concealing one’s true identity.
- Minimize: The act of reducing something to its smallest possible size or significance; lowering in impact or intensity.
- Veer: To change direction suddenly; implies a swift or unexpected shift in course.
- Wanton: Describes reckless or unjustifiable behavior; may refer to someone with low morals or excessive indulgence.
- Antics: Entertaining yet unpredictable behaviors or actions, often amusing or silly in nature.
- Banter: Playful exchange of remarks or teasing talk; light-hearted conversation.
- Detriment: Refers to harm, damage, or a disadvantage; loss causing negative impact.
- Durable: Indicates strength and longevity; products designed for repeated use over time without significant wear.
- Frugal: Represents an economical lifestyle characterized by avoiding waste and unnecessary expense; simple or scant.
- Invalidate: The process of reducing something's worth or effectiveness; undermining or nullifying importance.
- Legendary: Pertains to tales or stories that are well-known, often mythical in nature; associated with folklore rather than reality.
- Maim: Inflicts severe injury or disfigurement, leading to permanent disablement or mutilation.
- Oblique: Describes an indirect or slanting manner; could refer to unclear communication or non-straightforward methods.
- Venerate: Holding someone or something in deep respect or reverence; seen across various cultural contexts.
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Test your knowledge of advanced vocabulary with this quiz. Explore words like 'Avowed', 'Bountiful', and 'Congested', and understand their meanings through definitions and examples. Perfect for enhancing your language skills and expanding your lexicon.
