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Which sentence suggests the meaning of the word "wheedle?"
Which sentence suggests the meaning of the word "wheedle?"
- C'mon. You're my favorite aunt; please lend you the money! (correct)
- Fido stands by the door when he wants to be taken for a walk.
- If you don't help me, I'll tell Mom who broke the window.
- He asserted his dominance with a forceful growl.
Which sentence BEST illustrates the meaning of "destitution?"
Which sentence BEST illustrates the meaning of "destitution?"
- I can't believe you spend fifty dollars on comic books!
- Because of the financial catastrophe, the family had to rely temporarily on welfare benefits from the government. (correct)
- The pain is in my lower back, Doctor.
- The stock market took an unexpected plunge yesterday.
Which of the following sentences BEST exemplifies the meaning of the word "impetus?"
Which of the following sentences BEST exemplifies the meaning of the word "impetus?"
- I began to take music lessons after inheriting my grandfather's violin. (correct)
- I worked all night in order to meet the nine o'clock deadline.
- On the spur of the moment, I decided to join my sister in Maine.
- She completed the marathon with unwavering determination.
Which sentence is related to the meaning of the word "extol?"
Which sentence is related to the meaning of the word "extol?"
Which sentence suggests the meaning of the word "detract?"
Which sentence suggests the meaning of the word "detract?"
Which sentence best matches the meaning of "insuperable"?
Which sentence best matches the meaning of "insuperable"?
Which sentence is most related to the meaning of the word "visage"?
Which sentence is most related to the meaning of the word "visage"?
Which sentence is closest in meaning to the word "obligatory"?
Which sentence is closest in meaning to the word "obligatory"?
Flashcards
wheedle
wheedle
To persuade someone to do something through flattery or manipulation.
destitution
destitution
Severe poverty where basic necessities are lacking.
impetus
impetus
A force that drives or encourages an action.
extol
extol
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detract
detract
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insuperable
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visage
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obligatory
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Word: Wheedle
- Persuading someone through flattery or coaxing
- Example: "C'mon. You're my favorite aunt; please lend me the money!"
Vocabulary Word: Destitution
- Extreme poverty or lack of basic necessities
- Example: "Because of the financial catastrophe, the family had to rely temporarily on welfare benefits from the government."
Vocabulary Word: Impetus
- Something that motivates or stimulates action
- Example: "On the spur of the moment, I decided to join my sister in Maine."
Vocabulary Word: Extol
- To praise enthusiastically
- Example: "Ah! There's nothing like fall in New England!"
Vocabulary Word: Detract
- To lessen the value or reputation of
- Example: "He looked very well groomed except for his muddy shoes."
Vocabulary Word: Insuperable
- Impossible to overcome or surpass
- Example: "There is no finer rose anywhere than the wild prairie rose."
Vocabulary Word: Visage
- A person's face or expression
- Example: "My shoe size is 7.5 narrow."
Vocabulary Word: Obligatory
- Required or enforced by a rule or duty
- Example: "Guests at White House state dinners must wear formal attire."
Vocabulary Word: Bewail
- To express sorrow or grief
- Example: "We'd all be better off if television had never been invented."
Vocabulary Word: Maxim
- A general truth or principle expressed concisely
- Example: "Neither a borrower nor a lender be."
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