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What does the word 'repudiate' mean?
What does the word 'repudiate' mean?
- To support or endorse
- To avoid or shun (correct)
- To misunderstand
- To accept willingly
Which of the following best describes 'blighted'?
Which of the following best describes 'blighted'?
- Adapted for growth
- Meticulously maintained
- Revitalized and improved
- Damaged or ruined (correct)
What is the primary meaning of 'lachrymose'?
What is the primary meaning of 'lachrymose'?
- Angry and aggressive
- Tearful and sad (correct)
- Indifferent and apathetic
- Joyful and ecstatic
What does the term 'credible' imply?
What does the term 'credible' imply?
What does 'obfuscate' mean?
What does 'obfuscate' mean?
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Study Notes
Word Definitions
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Abstain means to stop doing something, or to refuse to do something enjoyable.
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Blighted describes something that has been damaged or ruined.
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Credulous people are easily tricked because they trust everything they hear.
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To enshroud something is to completely cover it.
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Haughtiness is a feeling of arrogance and pride.
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Lachrymose describes someone who is sad and likely to cry.
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To obfuscate means to make something confusing or difficult to understand on purpose.
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A plethora is a large amount of something, often more than you need.
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To repudiate something means to reject or refuse to accept it.
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Tedium is the feeling of boredom.
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