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What does 'adjourn' mean?
What does 'adjourn' mean?
- To conclude permanently
- To summarize a meeting
- To initiate a discussion
- To stop proceedings temporarily (correct)
Which synonym best describes 'alien' when referring to a citizen of another country?
Which synonym best describes 'alien' when referring to a citizen of another country?
- Exotic (correct)
- Indigenous
- Local
- Familiar
What is the antonym of 'comely'?
What is the antonym of 'comely'?
- Charming
- Radiant
- Ugly (correct)
- Appealing
In which situation would someone 'compensate'?
In which situation would someone 'compensate'?
Which term relates closely to a life described as 'dissolute'?
Which term relates closely to a life described as 'dissolute'?
What is the meaning of the term 'fortify'?
What is the meaning of the term 'fortify'?
Which synonym is NOT associated with 'jeer'?
Which synonym is NOT associated with 'jeer'?
In which context would 'illegible' be appropriately used?
In which context would 'illegible' be appropriately used?
What does 'expulsion' signify?
What does 'expulsion' signify?
Which of the following best describes 'fodder'?
Which of the following best describes 'fodder'?
Which of the following best describes the word 'mediocre'?
Which of the following best describes the word 'mediocre'?
What is the best antonym for 'proliferate'?
What is the best antonym for 'proliferate'?
Which action is described by the word 'subjugate'?
Which action is described by the word 'subjugate'?
Which of the following words shares a synonym with 'sully'?
Which of the following words shares a synonym with 'sully'?
What is a primary characteristic of something described as 'terse'?
What is a primary characteristic of something described as 'terse'?
Which word is an antonym of 'unflinching'?
Which word is an antonym of 'unflinching'?
Which term best captures the essence of 'tantalize'?
Which term best captures the essence of 'tantalize'?
In which scenario is one likely to 'sully' their reputation?
In which scenario is one likely to 'sully' their reputation?
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Study Notes
Adjourn
- Verb meaning to temporarily halt proceedings or move to a different location.
- Synonyms include postpone and discontinue.
- Antonyms include open and call to order.
Alien
- Noun referring to a citizen of another country; adjective meaning foreign or strange.
- Synonym: exotic.
- Antonyms: native, endemic.
Comely
- Adjective describing a pleasing appearance.
- Synonyms include good-looking, attractive, and bonny.
- Antonyms include plain, homely, ugly, and repulsive.
Compensate
- Verb meaning to make up for something or repay for services.
- Synonyms: pay back, reimburse.
- Antonyms: fail to reward, stiff.
Dissolute
- Adjective characterizing someone with loose morals or behavior.
- Synonyms: dissipated, debauched, immoral, corrupt.
- Antonyms: chaste, moral, seemly, proper.
Erratic
- Adjective describing something irregular, inconsistent, or undependable.
- Synonyms: irregular, inconsistent.
- Antonyms: steady, consistent, dependable.
Expulsion
- Noun signifying the act of driving or forcing out.
- Synonyms: ejection, removal, eviction.
- Antonyms: admittance, admission.
Feint
- Noun meaning a deceptive movement or pretense; verb meaning to make such a movement or pretense.
- Synonyms (noun): trick, ruse, subterfuge, bluff.
Fodder
- Noun referring to raw materials for a specific purpose.
Fortify
- Verb meaning to strengthen or build up.
- Synonyms: reinforce, shore up.
- Antonyms: weaken, undermine, impair.
Illegible
- Adjective describing something difficult or impossible to read.
- Synonyms: unreadable, scribbled.
Jeer
- Verb meaning to mock rudely; noun referring to a rude remark of derision.
- Synonyms (verb): taunt, gibe, insult.
- Antonyms (verb): applaud, praise, compliment.
Lucrative
- Adjective describing something that brings in money; profitable.
- Synonyms: gainful, moneymaking.
- Antonyms: unprofitable, losing, in the red.
Mediocre
- Adjective meaning average, ordinary, or undistinguished.
- Synonym: run-of-the-mill.
- Antonyms: outstanding, distinguished.
Proliferate
- Verb meaning to reproduce, increase, or spread rapidly.
- Synonyms: multiply, mushroom, burgeon.
- Antonyms: decrease, diminish, dwindle, slack off.
Subjugate
- Verb meaning to conquer by force or bring under complete control.
- Synonyms: vanquish, subdue.
- Antonyms: encourage, support.
Sully
- Verb meaning to soil, tarnish, defile, or besmirch.
- Synonyms: pollute, tarnish.
- Antonyms: cleanse, purify, decontaminate.
Tantalize
- Verb meaning to tease or torment by teasing.
- Synonyms: tempt, lead on.
- Antonyms: satisfy, fulfill.
Terse
- Adjective describing something brief and to the point.
- Synonyms: succinct, crisp, short and sweet.
- Antonyms: wordy, diffuse, prolix.
Unflinching
- Adjective describing someone firm, fearless, and unwavering.
- Synonyms: resolute, steadfast, unwavering.
- Antonyms: irresolute, wavering, vacillating.
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