Vocabulary Unit Nineteen Flashcards
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Vocabulary Unit Nineteen Flashcards

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What is a rivulet?

  • A type of fish
  • A small stream of water (correct)
  • A large waterfall
  • An ocean current
  • What does derivative mean?

    Borrowing from something else; unoriginal

    Unrivaled means having no equal or competition.

    True

    What does redundant mean?

    <p>Saying something more than once</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does abundant mean?

    <p>In great number; plentiful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does arid mean?

    <p>Having little moisture; very dry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does cataclysmic mean?

    <p>Having a disastrous effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does torrid mean?

    <p>Intensely hot or burning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does torrent mean?

    <p>A heavy stream; a gush</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does deluge mean?

    <p>A flood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does dilute mean?

    <p>To water down; to weaken</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does antediluvian mean?

    <p>Extremely old; ancient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Vocabulary Study Notes

    • Rivulet: Describes a small stream of water, often seen in natural settings and can be indicative of local ecosystems.

    • Derivative: Refers to something that is unoriginal and borrows elements from pre-existing works, common in literature and art.

    • Unrivaled: Indicates a status of having no equal or competition, often used to describe superior quality or unmatched talent.

    • Redundant: Describes the act of repeating something unnecessarily, often resulting in lack of clarity and effectiveness in communication.

    • Abundant: Expresses the idea of having a great number or being plentiful, frequently used to describe resources, nature, or offerings.

    • Arid: Characterizes environments with very little moisture, often referring to deserts or areas suffering from drought conditions.

    • Cataclysmic: Used to refer to events that have disastrous effects, commonly associated with natural disasters or significant upheaval.

    • Torrid: Relates to extremely hot or burning conditions, can describe climate, weather, or intense emotional states.

    • Torrent: Represents a heavy stream or gush of liquid, often used figuratively to describe overwhelming flows of information or emotions.

    • Deluge: Signifies a flood, either literally as an overflow of water or metaphorically as an overwhelming quantity of something.

    • Dilute: Means to weaken or reduce concentration, often used in contexts of mixing substances or softening intense experiences.

    • Antediluvian: Denotes something that is extremely old or ancient, often referencing creatures, artifacts, or ideas from before the Biblical flood.

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    This quiz focuses on Unit Nineteen vocabulary words and their definitions. Explore terms like 'rivulet,' 'derivative,' and 'unrivaled' to enhance your language skills. Perfect for students looking to expand their vocabulary!

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