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What does the term 'adulterate' mean?
What does the term 'adulterate' mean?
- To add elements of higher quality
- To make something poorer in quality by adding something inferior (correct)
- To enhance the value of something
- To completely change the nature of something
Which of the following words describes a person who is emotionally reserved or impassive?
Which of the following words describes a person who is emotionally reserved or impassive?
- Fortitude
- Stolid (correct)
- Dour
- Insidious
What does 'proscribe' imply in legal or authoritative contexts?
What does 'proscribe' imply in legal or authoritative contexts?
- To recommend highly
- To forbid, especially by law or authority (correct)
- To question the validity of
- To allow or endorse
In what manner does something described as 'insidious' typically operate?
In what manner does something described as 'insidious' typically operate?
Which term refers to expressing essential features succinctly?
Which term refers to expressing essential features succinctly?
Flashcards
Adulterate (verb)
Adulterate (verb)
To make something worse in quality by adding a lower-quality substance.
Augment (verb)
Augment (verb)
To increase or make greater by adding to it.
Bereft (adjective)
Bereft (adjective)
Lacking something needed or wanted; deprived.
Disparage (verb)
Disparage (verb)
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Dour (adjective)
Dour (adjective)
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