WORDLY WISE B9 L4
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Which term best describes a situation characterized by noisy confusion?

  • Hubbub (correct)
  • Contention
  • Reticence
  • Camaraderie

¿Qué define la palabra adagio?

  • Una anécdota personal con elementos ficticios.
  • Un viejo dicho aceptado que a menudo se considera un proverbio. (correct)
  • Una jerga técnica dentro de un campo específico.
  • Un dicho moderno sin verdad comprobada.

Which of the following best characterizes someone who is described as 'sedentary'?

  • Involved in outdoor activities regularly.
  • Constantly active and energetic.
  • Engaging in high levels of physical exercise.
  • Preferring leisure and a slow pace. (correct)

In which scenario would the term 'meander' likely apply?

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What distinguishes an odoriferous object?

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How would one best describe a 'spartan' lifestyle?

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¿Qué término describe mejor una situación caracterizada por una ruidosa confusión?

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Which word best captures the notion of personal belongings related to a specific activity?

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In which scenario might one experience a sense of warmth and goodwill among friends?

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Which term refers to the act of wandering aimlessly or following a winding route?

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What term describes a lifestyle characterized by minimalism and lacking in luxury?

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What does the term 'punctilious' primarily refer to?

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What term describes the potential struggle one might encounter in an argument?

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Flashcards

Adage

A wise saying that has been used for a long time and is generally accepted as true.

Camaraderie

A feeling of warmth and friendship among a group of people.

Contend

To argue or fight for something; to assert a point.

Extraneous

Unnecessary or irrelevant; something that doesn't belong.

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Hubbub

A noisy, confused commotion.

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Meander

To follow a winding path; to wander aimlessly.

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Odoriferous

Having a strong smell, especially a pleasant one.

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Contention

A disagreement, conflict, or a point of argument.

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Paraphernalia

A collection of things, often specific to a particular activity or hobby.

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Punctilious

Paying extreme attention to details, especially in manners and etiquette.

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Recuperate

To regain health or strength after illness or injury.

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Sedentary

Involving a lot of sitting, often associated with a lack of physical activity.

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Study Notes

Adage

  • An old saying widely accepted as true, like a proverb.

Camaraderie

  • Strong goodwill and warmth among friends; a reunion.

Contend

  • To struggle against; to maintain or assert.
  • Contention: Conflict or struggle, or a point in an argument.

Extraneous

  • Not necessary; irrelevant.

Hubbub

  • Noisy confusion or uproar.

Meander

  • To follow a winding course; to wander aimlessly.

Odoriferous

  • Having or giving off a smell.

Paraphernalia

  • Personal belongings or equipment specific to an activity.

Punctilious

  • Carefully attentive to details, often relating to good manners.

Recuperate

  • To regain health or strength.

Regale

  • To entertain or delight.

Sedentary

  • Involving or requiring much sitting.

Spartan

  • Marked by simplicity; lacking luxury.

Temporal

  • Relating to the everyday world, opposed to the spiritual or eternal.

Wry

  • Turned or bent to one side; humorously sharp.

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