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What does 'Ambiguous' mean?

  • A close examination
  • To restrict the movements of
  • Having more than one possible meaning or interpretation (correct)
  • Open and direct, frank

    • What is the definition of 'Analysis'?

    A close examination; the process of separating a whole into its parts to study or interpret them

    What does 'Anthology' refer to?

    A collection of selected writings

    Define 'Candid'.

    <p>Open and direct, frank, straightforward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Circumlocution' mean?

    <p>A roundabout or wordy way of expressing an idea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'Comprehensible'?

    <p>Understandable, capable of being understood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Comprehensive' mean?

    <p>Including much, large in scope, inclusive, extensive, wide-ranging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'Concur'.

    <p>To agree</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Conjecture' refer to?

    <p>An opinion or conclusion based on insufficient evidence, a guess</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'Conspicuous'.

    <p>Easy to see, obvious; striking, outstanding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Convert' mean?

    <p>To change (something) into a different form or properties; transform</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'Conviction'?

    <p>A strong belief or opinion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'Convoluted'.

    <p>Literally, coiled or twisted; hence, extremely complicated or complex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Disconcerting' mean?

    <p>Upsetting, frustrating, or embarrassing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Divulge' refer to?

    <p>To make known, reveal (usually something private or secret)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'Dubiously'.

    <p>Arousing doubt, questionable, vague, uncertain, undecided</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Equivocate' mean?

    <p>To intentionally mislead or confuse by using language that can be understood in two or more ways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Evanescent' describe?

    <p>Vanishing, short-lived, fleeting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'Glumly'.

    <p>Gloomy, moody, dejected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Hamper' mean?

    <p>To restrict the movements of, hinder, interfere with</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Impetuous' refer to?

    <p>Acting suddenly and forcefully, with much emotion and little thought; hasty, overeager, impatient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Inconclusive' mean?

    <p>Not definite or final, leaving room for doubt, without conclusion or result, not conclusive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'Incontrovertible'.

    <p>Indisputable, unquestionable, not possible to argue with</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Ineffectual' describe?

    <p>Not producing the desired effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'Ingenuous'.

    <p>Showing innocence or trust; childlike, sincere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Intrepid' mean?

    <p>Extremely brave, daring, unafraid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'Ironic'.

    <p>A manner of expression that implies the opposite of what the words literally mean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Lucid' refer to?

    <p>Capable of being readily understood, clear, plain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Manifest' mean?

    <p>To show plainly, reveal, demonstrate, make evident or obvious</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'Obscure'.

    <p>Unclear, difficult to understand; hard to find, hidden</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Opaque' mean?

    <p>Not allowing the passage of light; difficult to understand, unclear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'Paradoxically'.

    <p>A statement that appears to contradict itself but may actually be true</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Prodigious' refer to?

    <p>Huge, enormous, monumental; extraordinary in size, extent, or degree</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'Prudent'.

    <p>Characterized by cautious planning and sound, careful judgment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Pseudonym' mean?

    <p>A fictitious name assumed by a writer or other well-known person, usually to conceal their identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Purloined' mean?

    <p>To steal, pilfer, take dishonestly, commit theft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Random' refer to?

    <p>Unplanned or unorganized; lacking order, method, or purpose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'Reluctantly'.

    <p>Unwillingness, disinclination, lack of desire to act or become involved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Remonstrate' mean?

    <p>To argue with strong reasons against, plead in protest, present an objection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Revel' mean?

    <p>To take great pleasure in, enjoy intensely</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'Revitalized'.

    <p>To give new life and energy to, make vital again</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Ruefully' mean?

    <p>Filled with sorrow, regret, or pity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'Sagacious'.

    <p>Wise, exercising sound judgment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Substantiate' mean?

    <p>To support by proof or reliable evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Tangible' refer to?

    <p>Capable of being touched, concrete, real, definite, actual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Transcription' mean?

    <p>To make a handwritten or printed copy; to translate or write out in the corresponding characters of another alphabet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'Troupe'.

    <p>A group of touring theatrical performers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Unethical' mean?

    <p>Immoral, not ethical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'Validity'?

    <p>Right, well-founded, reasonable, just; legal, official</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Vandalism' mean?

    <p>Willful or malicious destruction of property</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Vocabulary Study Notes

    • Ambiguous: Indicates something that can be interpreted in multiple ways; important in literary analysis and communication.
    • Analysis: A thorough examination, breaking down a whole into its constituent parts; essential in critical thinking and research.
    • Anthology: A curated collection of selected writings, often reflecting a particular theme or time period; useful in studies of literature.
    • Candid: Describes an open and straightforward manner of expression; valued in honest communication.
    • Circumlocution: Refers to using many words instead of being direct; often seen in complex or evasive speech patterns.
    • Comprehensible: Signifies something that can be easily understood; critical for effective communication.
    • Comprehensive: Indicates a broad and wide-ranging scope; essential for thorough preparation in exams or projects.
    • Concur: Simply means to agree; important for discussions or collaborative projects.
    • Conjecture: An opinion formed on insufficient evidence; highlights the need for strong evidence in arguments.
    • Conspicuous: Something that is obvious or easily noticeable; often used in contexts of emphasis or importance.
    • Convert: The act of transforming one form into another; applicable in various fields from literature to science.
    • Conviction: Represents a strong belief; relevant in debates and discussions on moral or ethical issues.
    • Convoluted: Describes something extremely complicated; often used to characterize difficult arguments or narratives.
    • Disconcerting: Refers to something that causes anxiety or discomfort; important in understanding emotional responses.
    • Divulge: The act of revealing something private or secret; critical in legal and trust contexts.
    • Dubiously: Expresses uncertainty or suspicion; helpful in analyzing sources and credibility.
    • Equivocate: The technique of misleading through ambiguous language; important in critical reading and persuasion.
    • Evanescent: Describes something fleeting or short-lived; often used in poetic contexts.
    • Glumly: Reflects a moody or dejected state; often used to describe a character's demeanor in literature.
    • Hamper: To hinder or restrict; relevant in discussions about obstacles in various contexts.
    • Impetuous: Characterizes sudden actions driven by emotion; observed in impulsive decision-making.
    • Inconclusive: Not leading to a definitive outcome; relevant in research and essay writing.
    • Incontrovertible: Refers to undeniable facts; crucial for building strong arguments.
    • Ineffectual: Not producing the desired effect; often highlighted in critiques or evaluations.
    • Ingenuous: Describes someone who is innocent and sincere; a characteristic often found in protagonists.
    • Intrepid: Relates to extreme bravery; commonly associated with adventurous characters or narratives.
    • Ironic: Expresses a contradiction between appearance and reality; significant for understanding literary devices.
    • Lucid: Refers to clarity in understanding or writing; vital for effective communication.
    • Manifest: The act of demonstrating something clearly; valuable in argumentation or evidence presentation.
    • Obscure: Indicates lack of clarity or difficulty in understanding; relevant in literary analysis.
    • Opaque: Refers to something difficult to understand; often critiqued in writing for clarity issues.
    • Paradoxically: Denotes a statement that contradicts itself but may hold truth; relevant in deeper philosophical discussions.
    • Prodigious: Relates to something immensely large or impressive; used to describe phenomena in various fields.
    • Prudent: Reflects cautious planning; important in decision-making processes.
    • Pseudonym: A false name adopted by an author; used for anonymity and identity protection.
    • Purloined: Describes the act of theft; relevant in discussions of ethics and law.
    • Random: Implies lack of order or purpose; often used in statistical contexts.
    • Reluctantly: Indicates unwillingness to act; useful in character analysis and motivation.
    • Remonstrate: To argue strongly against something; important in debates and discussions.
    • Revel: Signifies intense enjoyment; common in literary expressions of joy.
    • Revitalized: To inject new life into something; relevant in discussions of renewal or change.
    • Ruefully: Indicates sorrow or regret; valuable for understanding character emotions.
    • Sagacious: Describes wise judgment; significant in leadership and decision-making contexts.
    • Substantiate: To provide proof; crucial for strong arguments and claims.
    • Tangible: Refers to something that can be physically touched or concretely understood; important in various disciplines.
    • Transcription: The process of creating written copies; relevant in preserving historical documents.
    • Troupe: Refers to a group of performing artists; significant in discussions of theater and performance art.
    • Unethical: Indicates immoral actions; central to discussions of morality in society.
    • Validity: Represents the quality of being well-founded; key in evaluating arguments and evidence.
    • Vandalism: The act of willful destruction; relevant in legal contexts and discussions of community responsibility.

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    Enhance your vocabulary with this quiz that covers important terms used in literature and communication. Each term is defined to help you understand its significance and application in critical analysis and effective expression. Test your knowledge and comprehension of these key vocabulary terms.

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