Vocabulary Study: Key Terms
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What does the word 'enormity' mean?

Extreme wickedness; outrageousness; vastness.

What is 'camaraderie'?

The spirit of goodwill, loyalty, and understanding among friends; good fellowship.

What does the verb 'apprise' mean?

To inform; to notify; to give notice to.

Define 'recrimination'.

<p>The act of making an accusation in return; a counteraccusation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'exhaustive' mean?

<p>Leaving out nothing; thorough, comprehensive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'undermine' something?

<p>To dig from beneath; to wear away and weaken the supports of; to weaken or injure, especially by guileful means.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'elation'?

<p>High spirits; a feeling of exaltation due to relief or triumph.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define 'austere'.

<p>Stern; strict; severe in appearance or manner; plain or simple.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'correlate' mean?

<p>One of two related things, especially if one implies the other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'bestow' something?

<p>To confer or present as a gift of honor; to apply or dedicate for a purpose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Vocabulary Study Notes

  • Enormity: Refers to extreme wickedness or outrageousness, as well as vastness in scale or scope.

  • Camaraderie: Represents the spirit of goodwill and loyalty among friends, fostering good fellowship and understanding.

  • Apprise: Means to inform or notify someone about something; to give notice of a particular situation or fact.

  • Recrimination: Involves making an accusation in response to another accusation; signifies a counteraccusation.

  • Exhaustive: Describes a comprehensive approach that leaves out nothing; thorough in covering all aspects of a subject.

  • Undermine: The act of weakening or injuring something by digging from beneath or using guileful means; to erode support.

  • Elation: A feeling of high spirits or exaltation, often resulting from a sense of relief or triumph after a challenging situation.

  • Austere: Characterizes someone or something as stern, strict, or severe in appearance or manner; can also imply a plain or simple style.

  • Correlate: A term for one of two related entities, indicating that the presence of one often implies the presence of the other.

  • Bestow: To confer or present something as a gift or honor; can also mean to dedicate or apply for a specific purpose.

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Test your understanding of essential vocabulary terms that are crucial for effective communication. This quiz covers meanings and applications of words like 'camaraderie', 'apprise', and more. Enhance your vocabulary and comprehension skills.

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