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What does the word 'impractical' mean?
What does the word 'impractical' mean?
What is the definition of 'publicity'?
What is the definition of 'publicity'?
What is the role of a 'mechanic'?
What is the role of a 'mechanic'?
What does it mean to 'preorder' something?
What does it mean to 'preorder' something?
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What is the definition of a 'wager'?
What is the definition of a 'wager'?
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What does it mean to do something 'miserably'?
What does it mean to do something 'miserably'?
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What is the meaning of 'crowds'?
What is the meaning of 'crowds'?
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What does it mean for something to be 'paved'?
What does it mean for something to be 'paved'?
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What does 'virtually' mean?
What does 'virtually' mean?
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What does it mean for something to be 'hyped'?
What does it mean for something to be 'hyped'?
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Which of the following best describes a 'transcontinental' journey?
Which of the following best describes a 'transcontinental' journey?
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What does the term 'novelty' refer to?
What does the term 'novelty' refer to?
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Which of the following best describes an 'enthusiastic' person?
Which of the following best describes an 'enthusiastic' person?
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What is the purpose of 'modifications'?
What is the purpose of 'modifications'?
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What is the primary reason for taking a 'detour'?
What is the primary reason for taking a 'detour'?
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What is the primary purpose of an 'expedition'?
What is the primary purpose of an 'expedition'?
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Which of the following best describes something 'logistical'?
Which of the following best describes something 'logistical'?
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What does it mean to be 'spurred' into action?
What does it mean to be 'spurred' into action?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of a 'modification'?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a 'modification'?
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Which of the following best describes a 'novelty' item?
Which of the following best describes a 'novelty' item?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Building
- Impractical: Not sensible or realistic in achieving a particular goal; building a skyscraper made entirely of glass would be impractical due to safety concerns.
- Publicity: Notice or attention given to someone or something by the media; the new product received a lot of publicity after being featured on a popular television show.
- Mechanic: A person who repairs and maintains machinery, especially motor vehicles; the mechanic fixed the engine problem in my car and got it running smoothly again.
- Preordered: Ordered something in advance of its availability; many fans preordered the latest video game to ensure they would receive it on the release date.
- Wager: A bet or gamble; they made a wager on the outcome of the basketball game, with the loser buying dinner for the winner.
- Miserably: In a very unhappy or uncomfortable way; despite their efforts, the camping trip ended miserably when it rained for three days straight.
- Crowds: Large numbers of people gathered together in a particular place; the crowds cheered as the parade passed through the streets of the city.
- Paved: Covered with a hard surface such as concrete or asphalt; the city streets were paved to improve driving conditions and reduce dust.
- Virtually: Almost entirely; nearly; the new smartphone app has virtually eliminated the need for paper maps.
- Hyped: Excessively promoted or publicized; the movie was hyped as the biggest blockbuster of the year but failed to live up to expectations.
- Concluded: Brought to an end; finished; the meeting concluded with a summary of the decisions made and the action points for follow-up.
- Fascination: The state of being intensely interested in or attracted to something; her fascination with ancient history led her to pursue a career in archaeology.
Advanced Vocabulary
- Transcontinental: Relating to or extending across a continent; the transcontinental railroad connected the East and West coasts of the United States.
- Novelty: The quality of being new, original, or unusual; the latest smartphone model was popular due to its novelty features.
- Enthusiastic: Showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval; she was enthusiastic about joining the hiking club and exploring new trails.
- Modifications: Changes made to something, typically in order to improve it or make it more suitable for a particular purpose; the car underwent extensive modifications to enhance its performance on the racetrack.
- Detour: A long or roundabout route taken to avoid something or to visit somewhere along the way; we had to take a detour because of the road construction blocking our usual route.
- Expedition: A journey or voyage undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose, especially that of exploration, scientific research, or war; the explorers set out on an expedition to reach the summit of the uncharted mountain.
- Logistical: Relating to the organization and carrying out of a complex activity or operation; the logistical challenges of coordinating relief efforts in the aftermath of the natural disaster were immense.
- Spurred: Prompted or encouraged to take action; the success of the fundraising campaign spurred the organization to expand its charitable activities.
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Test your knowledge of vocabulary with definitions and examples of words like transcontinental, novelty, and enthusiastic. Enhance your understanding of these terms with this quiz.
