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What does the term 'abject' primarily describe?

  • A state of extreme misery or hopelessness (correct)
  • A remarkable or noble achievement
  • A significant improvement in circumstances
  • A successful outcome in any situation

    • How would you define an 'agnostic'?

  • A person who rejects all forms of belief
  • An individual who believes knowledge of God's existence is impossible (correct)
  • A firm believer in religious doctrines
  • Someone who is certain about the existence of a deity

    • What is a 'canard'?

  • A type of official document
  • An established fact or truth
  • A story meant to mislead or deceive (correct)
  • An artifact from the past

    • What does 'complicity' indicate?

    <p>Involvement in an illegal or immoral act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes 'derelict'?

    <p>Abandoned or neglected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a 'diatribe'?

    <p>An angry attack on someone or something</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an 'effigy' used for?

    <p>As a symbol of protest or anger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following antonyms is associated with 'abject'?

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

    What does the term 'carping' describe?

    <p>Constantly finding fault</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word describes a style of communication that is clear and easy to understand?

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

    What is the meaning of 'congeal'?

    <p>To become thick and solid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term means to avoid something perceived as wrong or bad?

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

    What does 'insatiable' imply about someone's desires?

    <p>Always wanting more</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'intransigent' describe?

    <p>Refusing to change one's mind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word 'largesse' refer to?

    <p>Giving money or gifts generously</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word means to provide evidence that shows something is true?

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

    What does 'taciturn' mean?

    <p>Quiet and reserved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'tenable'?

    <p>Able to be defended or supported with good reasons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'exigency' refer to?

    <p>An urgent need or situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a synonym for 'jocular'?

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

    Which word describes a situation of disorganization or confusion?

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

    Which option best describes a 'mordant' sense of humor?

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

    What does 'glean' mean?

    <p>To gather information slowly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of 'frenetic' activity?

    <p>Fast and energetic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'recumbent' describe?

    <p>Lying down</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word indicates a clever or sneaky plan?

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

    What does 'pusillanimous' mean?

    <p>Lacking courage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an antonym of 'grouse'?

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

    What is meant by the term 'euphemism'?

    <p>A softened expression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'flotsam' typically refer to?

    <p>Floating debris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common behavior described by 'cavort'?

    <p>To play energetically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of something deemed as 'nefarious'?

    <p>Evil and wicked</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word describes a speech or writing that praises someone, typically after their death?

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

    What does the term 'evince' primarily mean?

    <p>To show or reveal a feeling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word indicates a liquid that is thick and sticky?

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

    What does 'primordial' refer to?

    <p>Existing from the very beginning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following words is a synonym for 'substantive'?

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

    Which term describes something that is unclear and difficult to understand?

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

    What does 'propinquity' imply?

    <p>Being close in distance, time, or relationship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word signifies an unusual or unexpected characteristic?

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

    What does 'verbiage' critique in writing?

    <p>Using too many words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word captures the concept of being very eager and enthusiastic?

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

    What is the antonym of 'feckless'?

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

    Which term describes a mixture of fresh and salt water?

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

    Which word could describe a lively and interesting conversation?

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

    What does 'celerity' refer to?

    <p>Ability to do something quickly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is implied about a devious person?

    <p>They act sneakily to achieve their goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a gambit?

    <p>A strategic move that may involve giving up something initially</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'halcyon' signify?

    <p>A period characterized by peace and happiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term 'histrionic' describes behaviors that are:

    <p>Overly dramatic and attention-seeking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An incendiary remark is one that is likely to:

    <p>Ignite strong emotions or conflict</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'maelstrom' describe?

    <p>A highly chaotic and violent scenario</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To be myopic means to be:

    <p>Exclusively focused on immediate concerns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes overt behavior?

    <p>Actions that are clear and unapologetic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a pejorative term imply?

    <p>A word used to criticize or insult negatively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Propriety refers to:

    <p>Socially acceptable behavior according to norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sacrilege involves:

    <p>Disrespecting something sacred or important</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To act summarily means to do something:

    <p>Immediately, without following usual procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A suppliant is someone who:

    <p>Humbly begs or asks for something</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a talisman believed to possess?

    <p>Magical powers for protection or good luck</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To undulate is to:

    <p>Move in a smooth, wavelike motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the term equity?

    <p>Fairness that addresses individual needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term inane refer to?

    <p>Something completely stupid or pointless</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word indubitable imply?

    <p>Absolutely certain and obvious</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes intermittent?

    <p>Happening occasionally with pauses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term moot signify?

    <p>No longer important due to change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a motif in literature?

    <p>A repeated theme or symbol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a neophyte?

    <p>A beginner or novice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does perspicacity refer to?

    <p>An insightful awareness and understanding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of surveillance?

    <p>Close monitoring to ensure safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes sylvan?

    <p>Having characteristics of forests or wooded areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does testy mean?

    <p>Easily annoyed and impatient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would you define a travesty?

    <p>A distortion or exaggerated version of something</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of acuity in terms of sensing?

    <p>Sharpness in noticing details or understanding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does delineate mean?

    <p>To describe or outline clearly and in detail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does enervate signify?

    <p>To weaken and drain energy from someone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'fecund' most accurately describe?

    <p>An area capable of excessive growth and ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines 'fiat'?

    <p>A mandatory command issued by an authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the term 'figment' used most appropriately?

    <p>Something imagined and not real</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'garner' imply when used in a sentence?

    <p>To collect through effort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which choice accurately conveys the meaning of 'idiosyncrasy'?

    <p>An eccentric mannerism unique to an individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'ignominy' as it pertains to public perception?

    <p>A state of public humiliation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When something is described as 'imminent', what does that imply?

    <p>An occurrence that is about to happen soon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'mundane' suggest about an experience or task?

    <p>Ordinary and lacking excitement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term best describes a 'nuance'?

    <p>A slight but important distinction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the implication of the term 'overweening' in a social context?

    <p>Exhibiting excessive pride or arrogance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'penchant' indicate regarding an individual's behavior?

    <p>A significant preference or liking for something</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean when something is described as 'reputed'?

    <p>Said or believed but not proven</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nature of 'sophistry' in arguments?

    <p>Clever but misleading reasoning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When something is labeled as 'sumptuous', what characteristic does it possess?

    <p>Impressive, luxurious, and high quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'ubiquitous' imply about an object's presence?

    <p>It's found universally and everywhere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Vocabulary Study Notes

    • Abject (adj.): Extremely bad or hopeless; the worst situation possible.

    • Synonyms: miserable, pathetic, hopeless

    • Antonyms: elevated, noble, magnificent

    • Example: The family lived in abject poverty.

    • Agnostic (n.): Someone who believes it's impossible to know if God exists or not.

    • Synonyms: non-believer, skeptic, doubter

    • Antonyms: believer, certain, faithful

    • Example: He identifies as an agnostic.

    • Canard (n.): A false story or rumor meant to mislead.

    • Synonyms: lie, falsehood, deception

    • Antonyms: truth, fact

    • Example: The rivals circulated a canard to damage the company's reputation.

    • Complicity (n.): Involvement in a crime or wrongdoing.

    • Synonyms: involvement, association

    • Antonyms: innocence

    • Example: The suspect was arrested for complicity in the robbery.

    • Derelict (adj.): Abandoned, neglected, or not cared for.

    • Synonyms: neglected, deserted, ruined

    • Antonyms: maintained, cared-for

    • Example: The derelict house was overgrown with weeds.

    • Diatribe (n.): A speech or writing that angrily attacks someone or something.

    • Synonyms: rant, tirade

    • Antonyms: praise, compliment, approval

    • Example: The politician launched into a diatribe against the media.

    • Effigy (n.): A model or figure of a person, often made to express anger or protest.

    • Synonyms: figure, symbol, puppet

    • Example: Protesters burned effigies of the president.

    • Equity (n.): Fairness, giving everyone what they need to succeed.

    • Synonyms: justice, fairness

    • Antonyms: favoritism, unfairness

    • Example: The judge ensured equity in the courtroom.

    • Inane (adj.): Completely stupid.

    • Synonyms: stupid, silly, pointless

    • Antonyms: logical, reasonable

    • Example: The movie had inane dialogue.

    • Indictment (n.): A formal legal accusation of a crime; something that shows how bad or wrong something is.

    • Synonyms: charge, accusation, complaint, criticism

    • Example: The grand jury issued an indictment for fraud.

    • Indubitable (adj.): So obvious and true that it cannot be doubted.

    • Synonyms: undeniable, definite, certain

    • Antonyms: doubtful, questionable

    • Example: The proof was indubitable.

    Further Vocabulary Study Notes

    • Acuity: Sharpness of understanding or seeing details.

    • Delineate: To describe something clearly and in detail.

    • Depraved: Evil or morally wrong.

    • Enervate: To weaken or tire someone.

    • Esoteric: Known only to a few.

    • Fecund: Able to produce a lot of growth or ideas.

    • Fiat: An official order.

    • Figment: Something imagined, not real.

    • Garner: To collect something.

    • Idiosyncrasy: A unique way of behaving or thinking.

    • Ignominy: Public shame or embarrassment.

    • Imminent: About to happen very soon

    • Mundane: Ordinary and boring.

    • Nuance: A slight difference that's important.

    • Overweening: Showing too much pride.

    • Penchant: A strong liking or preference.

    • Reputed: Said to be true by many.

    • Sophism: A clever but false argument.

    • Sumptous: Impressive, expensive, high-quality.

    • Ubiquitous: Present everywhere.

    • Atrophy: Weakening or shrinking due to lack of use.

    • Bastion: A strong defense.

    • Concord: Agreement or harmony.

    • Consummate: Showing great skill or perfection.

    • Disarray: Messy or disorganized state.

    • Euphemism: A nicer way to say something unpleasant.

    • Exigency: Urgent need or situation.

    • Flotsam: Floating debris.

    • Frenetic: Very fast and energetic.

    • Glean: To gather small amounts of information.

    • …and so on (continuing with the rest of the vocabulary list)

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