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What is the meaning of 'exuded'?
What is the meaning of 'exuded'?
A 'go-getter' is someone who is lazy and lacks ambition.
A 'go-getter' is someone who is lazy and lacks ambition.
False
What does 'precarious' mean?
What does 'precarious' mean?
Dangerously unstable or uncertain
To entice someone's interest, you might __________ their curiosity.
To entice someone's interest, you might __________ their curiosity.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Which of the following best describes 'obnoxious'?
Which of the following best describes 'obnoxious'?
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'Duly' means done in an inappropriate manner.
'Duly' means done in an inappropriate manner.
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What is meant by something that has 'paled in comparison'?
What is meant by something that has 'paled in comparison'?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Study Notes
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Trotted: Moved at a speed faster than walking, slower than running. Often used to describe animals like horses, or brisk human movement.
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Executive: A person managing or administering a business/organization. Related to carrying out decisions, laws, or plans.
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Exuded: Released or emitted something, often a quality (e.g., confidence, charm) or substance (e.g., liquid) noticeably.
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Contrasting: Showing differences or distinctions; opposing.
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Precarious: Not securely held or in position; dangerously unstable or uncertain.
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Obnoxious: Extremely unpleasant, offensive, or annoying.
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Norm: A standard, pattern, or typical behavior/expectation in a group or society.
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Conjured: Summoned (often magically or imaginatively) or brought to mind; created something as if by magic.
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Duly: In a proper/appropriate manner; as expected or required.
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Astounding: Extremely surprising or amazing.
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Paled (in comparison): Seemed less impressive, important, or significant compared to something else.
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Pique: Feeling of irritation/resentment due to a slight or insult; to stimulate interest or curiosity.
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Merits: Inherent qualities/value; worthiness or excellence; to deserve or earn something.
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Archaic: Belonging to an earlier/ancient time; outdated.
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Go-getter: Highly ambitious, energetic, and determined individual aggressively pursuing goals.
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Affixed: Attached, stuck, or fastened to something.
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Painstakingly: With great care and attention to detail
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Trusty: Reliable, dependable, or faithful.
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Conservative: Favoring traditional views or values; resistant to change (in politics, maintaining established institutions/practices).
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Avail: To be of use/benefit; to take advantage of an opportunity. (e.g., "to no avail," means without success)
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Wallow: To immerse oneself in something (e.g., mud or water, literally). To indulge in or dwell on emotions (e.g., self pity) (figuratively).
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Dejected: Feeling sad, depressed, or dispirited.
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