Vocabulary Units 7-9 Review

Questions and Answers

What is the meaning of the word 'culprit'?

A person who has committed a crime (correct)

A person who is wealthy

A person who is misled

A person who is innocent

What does 'gullible' mean?

Very intelligent

Easily fooled (correct)

Very wealthy

Very cautious

What is the definition of 'illicit'?

Unlawful (correct)

A common practice

Improperly used

Permitted

What does it mean to 'immerse'?

To plunge or dip into a fluid; to involve deeply Signup and view all the answers

What does 'inflammatory' refer to?

Causing excitement or anger Signup and view all the answers

What does 'prevaricate' mean?

To lie or tell an untruth Signup and view all the answers

Define 'quash'.

To crush or put down completely Signup and view all the answers

What does 'relish' mean?

Enjoyment or satisfaction Signup and view all the answers

What is 'affluence'?

Wealth Signup and view all the answers

What does 'arrears' refer to?

Unpaid or overdue debts Signup and view all the answers

Define the term 'innovation'.

Something new; the act of introducing a new method or idea Signup and view all the answers

What does 'jovial' mean?

Good-humored and merry Signup and view all the answers

What does 'nimble' mean?

Quick and skillful Signup and view all the answers

What does 'partition' refer to?

The division of something into parts Signup and view all the answers

What does 'perishable' mean?

Likely to spoil Signup and view all the answers

Define the term 'taut'.

Tightly stretched Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'cede'?

To give up or surrender Signup and view all the answers

What does 'deluge' refer to?

A great flood Signup and view all the answers

What does 'liberate' mean?

To free from bondage or domination Signup and view all the answers

What does 'outright' mean?

Complete Signup and view all the answers

Define 'rendezvous'.

To meet in accordance with a plan Signup and view all the answers

What does 'saunter' mean?

To stroll in an easy, leisurely way Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'subordinate'?

Lower in rank Signup and view all the answers

What does 'verge' refer to?

The point at which something begins or happens Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Study Notes

Culprit: A person responsible for a crime or misconduct; commonly used in legal contexts to identify offenders.
Gullible: Describes people who are easily deceived or tricked, often because of their trusting nature.
Illicit: Refers to actions that are illegal, forbidden, or improper, often associated with crime or unethical behavior.
Immerse: To deeply involve oneself in an activity or to plunge into a liquid; significant in contexts involving focus or engagement.
Inflammatory: Language or actions designed to provoke strong emotional reactions, potentially leading to violence or unrest.
Prevaricate: The act of lying or misleading intentionally, typically used to describe evasive behavior in conversation or statements.
Quash: To completely suppress or crush; often used in legal contexts to describe overturning decisions or nullifying actions.
Relish: A term for enjoyment; can denote a flavorful addition to food or the act of greatly enjoying an experience.
Affluence: Indicates wealth and prosperity, marking a state of abundance and comfort.
Arrears: Refers to debts that are unpaid or overdue; commonly used in financial contexts.
Innovation: Encompasses new ideas, methods, or products, signifying progress and change in various fields.
Jovial: Describes a cheerful and good-humored demeanor; associated with a lighthearted and merry spirit.
Nimble: Suggests quickness and skill in movement or thought, applicable in both physical agility and mental sharpness.
Partition: The action of dividing something into parts; can refer to both physical spaces and abstract concepts like ideas.
Perishable: Indicates objects, often food, that are likely to spoil or decay over time.
Taut: Describes something that is tightly stretched; applicable in both physical contexts (like ropes) and abstract (like tension).
Cede: The act of surrendering or giving up control, often seen in political or legal contexts.
Deluge: A great flood or overwhelming abundance; can be used both literally (natural disasters) and metaphorically (information overload).
Liberate: To free from control or restraint; often associated with social movements or personal empowerment.
Outright: Describes something that is complete or done without reservation; can refer to actions or statements.
Rendezvous: A planned meeting, often used in social, military, or clandestine contexts; denotes a designated meeting place.
Saunter: To walk leisurely and casually; implies relaxation and enjoyment in movement.
Subordinate: Refers to a lower rank or position; can identify hierarchies in both workplace and social settings.
Verge: The point of transition or approach towards something; often used to denote beginnings of changes or actions.

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