Vocabulary Quiz: Ardent, Ardour, Effusions, Acquitted, Assailed, Capacious, Suppliant, Inexorable
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What does 'effusions' refer to?

  • A sudden decrease in symptoms
  • An act of talking or writing in a restrained way
  • An act of talking or writing in a heartfelt way (correct)
  • A person in power or authority
  • What does 'ardent' mean?

  • Humble
  • Lacking energy
  • Spacious
  • Passionate (correct)
  • How would you describe someone who is 'emaciated'?

  • Highly energetic
  • Healthy and robust
  • Very thin and feeble (correct)
  • Capable of holding much
  • What does 'inexorable' mean?

    <p>Not to be persuaded, moved, or stopped</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'conciliating'?

    <p>Overcoming distrust or hostility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'paroxysm' refer to?

    <p>A fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'lineaments' usually refer to?

    <p>An outline, feature, or contour of a body or figure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Exculpated' means:

    <p>To clear from alleged fault or guilt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'discernment'?

    <p>The quality of being able to grasp and comprehend what is obscure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would you define 'execrated'?

    <p>To declare to be evil or detestable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'ignominious' mean?

    <p>Marked with disgrace or shame</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would you define 'acquitted'?

    <p>To clear from alleged fault or guilt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'suppliant'?

    <p>A person making a humble plea to someone in power or authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would you describe someone who is 'emaciated'?

    <p>Very thin and feeble, especially from lack of nutrition or illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'ameliorate' mean?

    <p>To make better or more tolerable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'irradiated' refer to?

    <p>To enlighten intellectually or spiritually</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Capacious' refers to which of the following?

    <p>Capable of holding much; spacious or roomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Assailed' means?

    <p>To trouble or afflict in a threatening manner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'paroxysm'?

    <p>A fit, attack, or sudden increase of symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'constrained' mean?

    <p>To overcome the distrust or hostility of; placate; win over</p> Signup and view all the answers

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