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What does the term 'imperious' mean?
What does the term 'imperious' mean?
To defer means to make immediate decisions and act upon them.
To defer means to make immediate decisions and act upon them.
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What does 'proffer' mean?
What does 'proffer' mean?
to present or offer
A __________ is a bridge that carries a road or railroad over a valley.
A __________ is a bridge that carries a road or railroad over a valley.
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Study Notes
Via
- A viaduct is a bridge that carries a road or railroad over a valley.
Imperious
- Means unable to be affected, meaning something cannot be influenced or changed.
Reviate
- To deviate or depart, especially from a path or plan. This suggests a change in direction or course, often unexpected.
Obstinate
- To make necessary; to avoid. Obstinate refers to being stubborn and refusing to change one's mind or actions.
Defer
- To put aside until later, meaning postpone or delay.
- To yield respectfully, meaning to show deference or respect to someone else.
Deference
- The act or practice of yielding to another's authority, recognizing their power or position.
Confer
- To discuss something with someone else; consult, to engage in a conversation to exchange ideas or reach a decision.
- To bestow, meaning to give something, often a gift or honor, to someone.
Inference
- A conclusion not directly provided by evidence, but able to be drawn from the facts at hand. Inferences are educated guesses or deductions based on available information.
Proffer
- To present or offer, meaning to put something forward for someone to consider or accept.
Proliferate
- To increase greatly in number; multiply. Proliferation indicates rapid growth or expansion.
Port
- Comportment refers to the manner in which one acts or behaves, including posture, demeanor, and general behavior.
Purported
- Claimed as true, but probably false, something supposedly true but often with questionable evidence or validity.
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Test your understanding of advanced vocabulary with this quiz. Each question will challenge your knowledge of words such as 'viaduct,' 'obstinate,' and 'deference.' See how well you can define and use these terms in context.
