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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'conciliating'?

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

What does 'paroxysm' refer to?

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

What does 'lineaments' usually refer to?

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

'Exculpated' means:

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

How would you define 'execrated'?

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

What does 'ignominious' mean?

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

How would you define 'acquitted'?

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

What does 'ameliorate' mean?

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

What does 'irradiated' refer to?

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

'Capacious' refers to which of the following?

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

'Assailed' means?

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

What is the meaning of 'paroxysm'?

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

What does 'constrained' mean?

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

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