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What does the word 'congenial' mean?
What does the word 'congenial' mean?
- Aggressively greedy or grasping
- Delicately small and pretty
- Easily persuaded to believe something
- Pleasant due to compatible qualities or interests (correct)
Which word describes someone who is excessively greedy?
Which word describes someone who is excessively greedy?
- Rapacious (correct)
- Placid
- Malevolent
- Dotty
What does it mean to 'dither'?
What does it mean to 'dither'?
- To forcefully compel someone
- To create an alluring image
- To be indecisive (correct)
- To enjoy oneself luxuriously
Which word means to issue or spread out from a source?
Which word means to issue or spread out from a source?
Choose the word that describes someone who has a harmful intent.
Choose the word that describes someone who has a harmful intent.
What is the meaning of 'tantalizing'?
What is the meaning of 'tantalizing'?
Which of the following describes someone who is easily misled due to a lack of experience?
Which of the following describes someone who is easily misled due to a lack of experience?
What does 'dainty' refer to?
What does 'dainty' refer to?
Which word best describes a situation that is strange or out of the ordinary?
Which word best describes a situation that is strange or out of the ordinary?
Which word suggests a state of being completely confused and unsure?
Which word suggests a state of being completely confused and unsure?
Which word describes a substance that has solidified or thickened, particularly due to cooling?
Which word describes a substance that has solidified or thickened, particularly due to cooling?
Which word describes a person who is experiencing a feeling of complete confusion and uncertainty, similar to being lost?
Which word describes a person who is experiencing a feeling of complete confusion and uncertainty, similar to being lost?
Which word is most closely related to the concept of something being 'unusual'?
Which word is most closely related to the concept of something being 'unusual'?
Flashcards
Congenial
Congenial
Pleasant due to similar qualities or interests.
Rapacious
Rapacious
Aggressively greedy or grasping.
Dither
Dither
To be indecisive or unsure.
Compelling
Compelling
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Compulsion
Compulsion
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Malevolent
Malevolent
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Naive
Naive
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Translucent
Translucent
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Bewildered
Bewildered
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Peculiar
Peculiar
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Congealed
Congealed
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Adjective
Adjective
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Example Usage
Example Usage
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Study Notes
Word Definitions and Usage
- Congenial: (adjective) pleasant because of a similar personality, qualities, or interests
- Rapacious: (adjective) aggressively greedy or grasping
- Dither: (verb) to be indecisive
- Compelling: (adjective) evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerful way
- Compulsion: (noun) the action or state of forcing or being forced to do something; constraint
- Dotty: (adjective) (of a person, action, or idea) somewhat mad or eccentric
- Dainty: (adjective) delicately small and pretty
- Tantalizing: (adjective) tormenting or teasing with the sight or promise of something unobtainable
- Emanate: (verb) (of something abstract but perceptible) to issue or spread out from a source
- Malevolent: (adjective) having or showing a wish to do evil to others
- Naive: (adjective) (of a person or action) showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment
- Gullible: (adjective) easily persuaded to believe something; credulous
- Translucent: (adjective) (of a substance) allowing light, but not detailed shapes, to pass through; semitransparent
- Placid: (adjective) (of a person or animal) not easily upset or excited
- Luxuriate: (verb) to enjoy oneself in a luxurious way; take self-indulgent delight
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