Vocabulary Quiz: Words and Meanings
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What does it mean to be elusive?

  • Readily available
  • Easy to find
  • Directly accessible
  • Difficult to find (correct)

    • Which term best describes someone who is venerable?

  • Inexperienced
  • Respected (correct)
  • Youthful
  • Disrespectful

    • Aggregation refers to a group or mass of what?

  • Distinct or varied things (correct)
  • Random items
  • Useless objects
  • Identical things

    • What does it mean to be tentative?

    <p>Hesitant or uncertain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Impassive individuals are known for their lack of what?

    <p>Emotion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Obliquely refers to doing something in what manner?

    <p>Indirectly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Profane behavior is characterized by being respectful of what?

    <p>Orthodox religious practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Elucidate means to do what with something?

    <p>Illuminate or make clear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Antagonize means to do what to someone?

    <p>Make hostile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term ominous suggest?

    <p>Threatening events may occur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term best describes someone who is contemptuously?

    <p>The feeling with which a person regards something as worthless</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to be acquiescence?

    <p>The reluctant acceptance of something without protest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would you best describe someone who is uncouth?

    <p>Lacking good manners, refinement, or grace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean if something is formidable?

    <p>Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively capable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Futility refers to what characteristic?

    <p>Pointlessness or uselessness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Altercation is best described as what?

    <p>(Of a group) having a noisy argument or disagreement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Indignantly means what?

    <p>(Of a person) feeling or showing anger or annoyance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Impassive individuals are known for their lack of what?

    <p>(Of a person) not feeling or showing emotion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Elusive is best defined as what characteristic?

    <p>(Of a group) difficult to find, catch, or achieve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tentative actions are characterized by what trait?

    <p>(Of an action) done without confidence; hesitant; not certain or fixed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of memories in shaping our lives and experiences?

    <p>Memories enable us to learn from past events and form connections with others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of memory formation involving encoding, storage, and retrieval?

    <p>Encoding, storage, and retrieval.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does encoding occur in the memory process?

    <p>Encoding involves converting sensory input into electrical signals that the brain can process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What plays a role in influencing the encoding process of memories?

    <p>Attention and emotion can influence how memories are encoded.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does memory consolidation involve?

    <p>Memory consolidation involves converting short-term memory to long-term memory structures over time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do neural connections strengthen during the memory process?

    <p>Neural connections strengthen when certain information is repeatedly accessed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of synaptic plasticity in neuronal connections?

    <p>Weakening connections based on frequency of stimulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of memory is responsible for remembering personal experiences and contexts?

    <p>Episodic Memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Declarative memories encompass which of the following types of memories?

    <p>Episodic memories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of semantic memory?

    <p>Retaining general knowledge and facts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function do memories NOT serve according to the text?

    <p>Social isolation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do procedural memories differ from declarative memories?

    <p>Procedural memories represent learned motor skills and habits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of mental health can be impacted by distorted memories?

    <p>Posttraumatic stress disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does semantic memory contribute to effective communication?

    <p>By including vocabulary and grammar understanding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes non-declarative memories from declarative memories?

    <p>Involvement in automatic responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of episodic memory?

    <p>Recalling specific events and contexts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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