Vocabulary Unit 1
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What does 'assuage' mean?

  • To express disapproval or condemnation
  • To draw forth from a source
  • To ease or mitigate feelings of distress (correct)
  • To create a formal alliance

Which term describes a 'combination, union, or merger for a specific purpose'?

  • Assuage
  • Elicit
  • Intercede
  • Coalition (correct)

What is the meaning of 'jaded'?

  • Recently refreshed or invigorated
  • Bored due to excessive novelty
  • Wearied or dulled from overindulgence (correct)
  • Unspoiled and pure

Which word signifies 'indirect suggestion or reference in a derogatory way'?

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What does 'ameliorate' mean?

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Which term means 'to plead on someone else's behalf in a dispute'?

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What does 'hackneyed' mean?

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Which of the following best describes 'unctuous'?

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What does the term 'callow' imply about a person?

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What is the primary meaning of 'drivel'?

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Which term describes someone who intrudes where they are not wanted?

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What does 'intrinsic' refer to?

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What is the implication of 'lassitude'?

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What action does 'commiserate' involve?

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What does 'nominal' suggest about a value or existence?

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What does 'peculate' mean in terms of behavior?

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What is the meaning of the term 'proclivity'?

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Which of the following best describes 'sangfroid'?

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What does 'tenuous' indicate about an idea or argument?

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What does 'vitriolic' best convey about a person's remarks?

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What does it mean to 'wheedle' someone?

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Which term describes a person who displays 'insular' traits?

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What does 'scurrilous' imply about language or behavior?

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Which word describes something that is 'immutable'?

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In what way is 'autonomy' characterized?

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What does 'salutary' signify in relation to health?

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Which of these best represents 'ennui'?

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What does 'brusque' describe about someone's communication style?

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Flashcards

Ameliorate

To make something better, improve, correct a flaw.

Aplomb

Poise, assurance, a great deal of self-confidence.

Bombastic

Pompous or overblown language, using high-sounding words.

Elicit

To draw forth, reveal, bring out from a source.

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Hackneyed

Used so often it lacks freshness or quality; overused and cliché.

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Innuendo

A hint, indirect suggestion, often with a derogatory tone.

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Intercede

To plead on behalf of someone else, to act as a mediator.

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Jaded

Wearied, exhausted, dulled from excessive indulgence.

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Ingratiate

To make oneself agreeable in order to gain favor or acceptance.

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Nominal

Existing in name only, not real or significant.

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Lassitude

Weariness of body or mind; lack of energy.

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Peculate

To steal something that has been entrusted to someone's care.

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Callow

Without experience; immature, lacking sophistication.

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Drivel

Foolish, aimless talk or thinking.

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Interloper

One who enters a place where they are not wanted or don't belong.

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Surmise

A likely idea that lacks proof.

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Proclivity

A natural or habitual inclination or tendency; a strong liking.

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Sangfroid

Composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances; calmness under pressure.

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Seditious

Resistant to lawful authority, aiming to overthrow an established government; rebellious.

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Tenuous

Thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; poorly supported; weak.

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Vitriolic

Bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting; harsh and critical.

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Wheedle

To use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end; to persuade with sweet words.

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Aggrandize

To increase in greatness, power, or wealth; to make appear greater.

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Amorphous

Shapeless; without definite form; lacking organization or cohesion.

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Aura

That which surrounds; a distinctive air or quality; an aura of mystery.

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Erudite

Scholarly, learned, bookish; having a deep understanding of knowledge.

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Gossamer

Thin, light, delicate, insubstantial; like a spiderweb.

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Insular

Relating to, characteristic of, or situated on an island; narrow-minded, isolated in outlook.

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Resilient

Able to return to an original shape or form; able to recover quickly; bouncing back.

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Scurrilous

Coarsely abusive, vulgar or low, foul-mouthed; using harsh and insulting language.

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Sedulous

Persistent, showing industry and determination; diligent and hardworking.

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Study Notes

Vocabulary Unit 1

  • Assuage: The expression of approval or favorable opinion, praise; official approval. Also, disapproval, condemnation, censure.
  • Coalition: A combination, union, or merger for a specific purpose. Can include alliances, leagues, federations, and splinter groups.
  • Elicit: To draw forth, induce, or evoke a response. Synonyms include evoke, extract, educe, repress, quash, squelch, stifle.
  • Hackneyed: Used so often as to lack freshness or originality. Synonyms include banal, trite, corny, commonplace, new, fresh, novel, original.
  • Innuendo: A hint, indirect suggestion, or reference, often derogatory. Synonyms include insinuation, intimidation. Contrast with direct statement.
  • Intercede: To plead on the behalf of someone else, to serve as an intermediary in a disagreement; also called intervene or mediate.
  • Jaded: Wearied, worn out, or dulled, particularly from indulgence; satiated. Synonyms include sated, surfeited, cloyed. Contrast with unspoiled, uncloyed.
  • Petulant: Peevish, annoying by trifles, easily irritated and upset. Synonyms include irritable, testy, waspish. Contrast with amiable, placid.
  • Transcend: To rise above or beyond; exceed. Synonyms include surpass, outstrip.
  • Unctuous: Excessively smooth or smug. Synonyms include mealymouthed, fawning, greasy. Contrast with gruff, blunt.
  • Ameliorate: To improve, make better.

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