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What does the term 'exorbitant' refer to?
What does the term 'exorbitant' refer to?
- A theme in literature that is frequently repeated
- Exceeding normal bounds or being unreasonable (correct)
- A command or authoritative order
- An act of providing financial support
Which of the following best defines 'moribund'?
Which of the following best defines 'moribund'?
- Believing something unimportant
- Being excessively talkative
- Approaching death or in a deteriorating state (correct)
- To encourage argument through disapproval
What does 'divulge' mean?
What does 'divulge' mean?
- To criticize or find fault with
- To consider or believe something
- To symbolize or represent a significant theme
- To reveal a secret or confidential information (correct)
Which of the following describes an 'injunction'?
Which of the following describes an 'injunction'?
What does 'censure' imply?
What does 'censure' imply?
Which term describes a state characterized by a ready flow of words?
Which term describes a state characterized by a ready flow of words?
Which of the following terms refers to an ungrateful person?
Which of the following terms refers to an ungrateful person?
What term describes the action of financially supporting something?
What term describes the action of financially supporting something?
Which word describes consequences that are significant or crucial?
Which word describes consequences that are significant or crucial?
Which term relates to the concept of exceeding normal bounds or being excessive?
Which term relates to the concept of exceeding normal bounds or being excessive?
Flashcards
Belittle
Belittle
To present or speak of something as unimportant or of little value.
Divulge
Divulge
To make known something secret; to reveal.
Expostulate
Expostulate
To argue earnestly in an attempt to dissuade or show strong disapproval.
Moribund
Moribund
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Sumptuous
Sumptuous
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Amorous
Amorous
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Censure
Censure
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Deem
Deem
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Subsidize
Subsidize
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Motif
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Study Notes
Word Definitions
- Amorous: Expressing love or the state of being in love.
- Belittle: To present or speak of as unimportant or of little value.
- Censure: To blame or find fault with.
- Deem: To consider; to believe.
- Divulge: To make known something secret; to reveal.
- Voluble: Characterized by a ready flow of words; talkative.
- Exorbitant: Exceeding normal bounds; greater or more than seems reasonable.
- Expostulate: To argue earnestly in an attempt to dissuade or show strong disapproval.
- Fateful: Having great or significant consequences.
- Ingrate: An ungrateful person.
- Injunction: An order or command.
- Moribund: Close to death; in a dying state.
- Motif: A theme or idea in a work of art or literature that is developed or repeated.
- Subsidize: To support by giving financial aid.
- Sumptuous: Extravagantly splendid or costly; luxurious.
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Test your knowledge of vocabulary with this quiz focused on various definitions. Learn the meanings of words such as 'amorous', 'belittle', and 'exorbitant', and see how well you can identify them. A great way to enhance your understanding of language and literature!
