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What does the word 'Antithesis' mean?

  • similar
  • opposite (correct)
  • equal
  • combined
  • What is the meaning of the word 'debacle'?

  • success
  • celebration
  • victory
  • disaster (correct)
  • The word 'endemic' refers to what?

  • ubiquitous
  • extinct
  • foreign
  • native (correct)
  • What does 'conundrum' mean?

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

    What does 'benevolent' mean?

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

    What does the word 'augment' mean?

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

    What does 'lassitude' mean?

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

    What does 'propinquity' refer to?

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

    What does 'emanate' mean?

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

    What does the word 'belligerent' signify?

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

    What does 'irascible' mean?

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

    The word 'adulation' refers to what?

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

    What does 'ameliorate' mean?

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

    What does 'enigma' mean?

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

    What does 'antipathy' refer to?

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

    What does 'obtuse' mean?

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

    What does 'disparate' mean?

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

    What does 'sagacity' mean?

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

    What does 'inevitable' mean?

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

    What does 'fundamental' refer to?

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

    What does 'combination' mean?

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

    What does 'symmetrical' mean?

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

    What does 'accumulate' mean?

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

    What does 'corresponding' mean?

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

    What does 'bold' mean?

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

    What does 'astound' mean?

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

    What does 'obstacle' mean?

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

    What does 'sufficient' mean?

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

    What does 'accessible' mean?

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

    What does 'perplexed' mean?

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

    Study Notes

    Vocabulary Study Notes

    • Antithesis: Represents a direct contrast or opposition; crucial in forming arguments or highlighting differences.
    • Debacle: Refers to a sudden disaster or failure; often associated with unexpected events that lead to significant negative consequences.
    • Endemic: Denotes species or traits that are native or restricted to a particular region; important in discussions of biodiversity and ecology.
    • Conundrum: Indicates a complex problem or puzzle that requires careful thought to solve; commonly used in philosophical and intellectual discussions.
    • Benevolent: Signifies kindness and a desire to do good; often used to describe charitable organizations or individuals.
    • Augment: Refers to the act of enhancing or increasing in size, value, or degree; relevant in technology and personal development.
    • Lassitude: Describes a state of physical or mental fatigue; often associated with lethargy or a lack of energy.
    • Propinquity: Indicates proximity or nearness in space, time, or relationship; significant in discussions of social interactions and relationships.
    • Emanate: Refers to something that exudes or radiates from a source; often used to describe ideas or influences.
    • Belligerent: Characterizes an aggressive attitude or disposition; important in discussions of conflict and international relations.
    • Irascible: Describes a person who is easily irritated or angered; relevant in psychological and behavioral studies.
    • Adulation: Refers to excessive admiration or praise; often discussed in the context of celebrity culture and fan behavior.
    • Ameliorate: Means to improve or make better; frequently used in social, political, and economic contexts.
    • Enigma: A term for a mystery or something difficult to understand; often used in literature and problem-solving scenarios.
    • Antipathy: Refers to a deep-seated dislike or aversion; important in understanding interpersonal relationships and social dynamics.
    • Obtuse: Indicates a lack of sharpness or quickness in understanding; often used to describe dullness in thinking or perception.
    • Disparate: Refers to things that are fundamentally different or distinct; crucial in discussions of diversity and comparison.
    • Sagacity: Denotes wisdom or the quality of being discerning; important in leadership and decision-making contexts.
    • Inevitable: Signifies something that is unavoidable or certain to occur; often used in philosophical discussions regarding fate and destiny.
    • Fundamental: Refers to something basic or essential; crucial in establishing foundational knowledge in any field.
    • Combination: Indicates the act of mixing or joining different elements; relevant in problem-solving and creative processes.
    • Symmetrical: Refers to a balanced or proportionate state; often used in art, design, and nature.
    • Accumulate: Means to gather or stockpile over time; crucial in economics, environmental science, and personal finance.
    • Corresponding: Indicates a matching relationship; important in studies of correlation and comparative analysis.
    • Bold: Signifies daring or willingness to take risks; relevant in discussions of personality traits and leadership.
    • Astound: Means to amaze or shock; often used to describe surprising events or phenomena.
    • Obstacle: Refers to a barrier that hinders progress; key in understanding challenges in various contexts.
    • Sufficient: Describes having enough quantity or quality to meet needs; important in resource management and assessment.
    • Accessible: Means capable of being reached or obtained; crucial in discussions of inclusion and availability.
    • Perplexed: Refers to a state of confusion or bewilderment; often encountered in problem-solving situations.

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    Test your knowledge of advanced vocabulary terms with this quiz. Explore definitions and applications for words like 'antithesis', 'debacle', and 'propinquity'. Perfect for enhancing your lexicon and understanding of complex language.

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