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Which term defines a period of depression or inactivity?
Which term defines a period of depression or inactivity?
What does the term 'harangue' mean?
What does the term 'harangue' mean?
Which of the following terms refers to the act of expressing sorrow or regret?
Which of the following terms refers to the act of expressing sorrow or regret?
What does it mean to 'curtail' something?
What does it mean to 'curtail' something?
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Which term describes someone who is distant and reserved in manner?
Which term describes someone who is distant and reserved in manner?
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What does 'incongruous' mean?
What does 'incongruous' mean?
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Which term best describes something that is overly dramatic?
Which term best describes something that is overly dramatic?
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What does 'migratory' refer to?
What does 'migratory' refer to?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary: Relating to the Brain or Intellect
- Cerebral refers to something related to the brain or intellectual matters.
Vocabulary: Defensive Structures
- Bulwark is a defensive wall designed to provide protection.
Vocabulary: Expressions of Sorrow
- Lament means to express sorrow, regret, or mourn for something.
Vocabulary: Severity and Simplicity
- Austere describes something that is stern in manner and simple in appearance.
Vocabulary: Unpleasant Sounds
- Cacophony refers to a harsh combination of sounds.
Vocabulary: Periods of Inactivity and Depression
- Doldrums represent a period of stagnation, inactivity, or depression.
Vocabulary: Reducing or Cutting Short
- Curtail means to shorten or reduce something, often by cutting away a part of it.
Vocabulary: Long Speeches and Lecturing
- Harangue is a long, often aggressive speech, usually intended to scold or lecture someone.
Vocabulary: Appearance and Outer Form
- Guise describes the outward appearance or semblance of something.
Vocabulary: Lack of Harmony or Suitability
- Incongruous refers to something that is inappropriate or doesn't fit in with its surroundings.
Vocabulary: Erasing or Removing
- Expunge means to completely remove or eliminate something.
Vocabulary: Experts with Refined Taste
- Connoisseur is a person who is highly knowledgeable and discerning, especially in matters of art, food, or wine.
Vocabulary: Distance and Reservedness
- Aloof describes behavior characterized by distance, reserve, and detachment.
Vocabulary: Difficulty and Exertion
- Arduous describes something that is difficult, laborious, and requiring effort.
Vocabulary: Avoiding or Elusive Behavior
- Evade means to skillfully avoid or escape from something, usually by clever means.
Vocabulary: Separation and Apartness
- Asunder describes the state of being separated into distinct parts.
Vocabulary: Surrounding and Harassing
- Belaguer means to surround or harass someone relentlessly.
Vocabulary: Movement and Wandering
- Migratory refers to something or someone that regularly moves from one place to another.
Vocabulary: Pleasant and Soothing Sounds
- Dulcet describes something that is pleasing and soothing to the ear, often referring to music or sounds.
Vocabulary: Over-the-Top Dramatic Behavior
- Histrionic describes behavior characterized by overly exaggerated emotions or actions, often theatrically dramatic.
Vocabulary: Blunt Instruments for Striking
- Bludgeon is a thick, heavy club used for striking. It also refers to the act of hitting someone with such a weapon.
Vocabulary: Occurring at a Good Time
- Opportune describes something that occurs at a favorable or convenient time.
Vocabulary: Recalling Past Memories
- Reminisce is the act of recalling and talking about past experiences or memories.
Vocabulary: Extreme Severity and Cruelty
- Draconian characterizes something as extremely harsh and punishing, often referring to laws or punishments.
Vocabulary: Searching for Food and Supplies
- Forage means to search for and gather food and provisions, often in a wild environment.
Vocabulary: Relating to Pigs
- Porcine refers to anything resembling or related to pigs.
Vocabulary: Lack of Sharpness or Understanding
- Obtuse describes someone who lacks keenness of mind, understanding, or sensitivity.
Vocabulary: Fatigue and Lethargy
- Lassitude is a state of weariness, exhaustion, and lack of energy.
Vocabulary: Making Things Easier or Facilitating
- Facilitate means to make something easier or to help it happen more smoothly.
Vocabulary: Hopes and Aspirations
- Aspire refers to a goal or ambition that someone hopes to achieve.
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Test your knowledge with this vocabulary quiz focusing on words related to the brain, emotions, and expressions. Each term emphasizes a different aspect of human experience, from intellectual matters to periods of inactivity. Challenge yourself and expand your vocabulary!
