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What does the term 'brackish' refer to?
What does the term 'brackish' refer to?
Which word describes a plan that sacrifices something initially to gain an advantage later?
Which word describes a plan that sacrifices something initially to gain an advantage later?
What does the word 'myopic' imply about someone's vision or thinking?
What does the word 'myopic' imply about someone's vision or thinking?
Which term is used to describe behavior that is socially acceptable?
Which term is used to describe behavior that is socially acceptable?
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What does 'sacrilege' mean?
What does 'sacrilege' mean?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Study Notes
- Accost: to approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively
- Animadversion: a strongly critical or disapproving comment
- Avid: very eager and enthusiastic
- Brackish: a mix of fresh and salt water, often unpleasant
- Celerity: swiftness, speed of action
- Devious: sneaky and dishonest to achieve a goal
- Gambit: a strategic plan involving an initial sacrifice
- Halcyon: a peaceful and happy time in the past
- Histrionic: excessively dramatic or emotional for attention
- Incendiary: something causing fires or strong emotion (like anger)
- Maelstrom: a situation of confusion, violence, or chaos
- Myopic: short-sighted, both in vision and thinking
- Overt: clear, obvious, not hidden
- Pejorative: a word used to criticize or insult
- Propriety: socially acceptable behavior
- Sacrilege: disrespecting something sacred
- Summarily: immediately, without delay
- Suppliant: someone humbly asking or begging
- Talisman: an object believed to bring luck or protection
- Undulate: to move in a wavelike pattern
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This quiz focuses on vocabulary words that may enhance your understanding of the English language. Each term is defined, providing a deeper insight into their meanings and usage. Test your knowledge and learn new words that can elevate your communication skills.
