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Which word describes language that is insulting and abusive?
Which word describes language that is insulting and abusive?
- Adroit
- Puerile
- Autonomy
- Invective (correct)
'Deft' and 'clumsy' are antonyms.
'Deft' and 'clumsy' are antonyms.
True (A)
A(n) ________ action is designed to prevent or delay an anticipated attack.
A(n) ________ action is designed to prevent or delay an anticipated attack.
preemptive
Match the following words with their definitions:
Match the following words with their definitions:
Which of these words best describes a situation that demands immediate action or attention?
Which of these words best describes a situation that demands immediate action or attention?
If something is described as 'inextricable', what does that imply about its ability to be separated?
If something is described as 'inextricable', what does that imply about its ability to be separated?
Flashcards
Puerile
Puerile
Childish and silly.
Deft
Deft
Skillful; quick in one’s movements.
Pseudonym
Pseudonym
A fictitious (made up) name.
Inextricable
Inextricable
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Adroit
Adroit
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Autonomy
Autonomy
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Preemptive
Preemptive
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Study Notes
- The notes cover vocabulary words and their definitions.
- Related words, synonyms, and antonyms are included to enhance understanding.
Chapter 9
- Puerile: Childish and silly; immature.
- Deft: Skillful and quick in movement; adroit (synonym); clumsy (antonym).
- Pseudonym: A fictitious name (pseudo = false, nym = name); alias.
- Invective: Insulting and abusive language; censure.
- Inextricable: Impossible to disentangle or separate; inseparable.
- Scathing: Severely critical.
Chapter 10
- Adroit: Clever or skillful with hands or mind; deft (synonym); clumsy (antonym).
- Surly: Bad-tempered and unfriendly.
Chapter 12
- Autonomy: Self-rule or independence; self-government (auto = self); autocracy/dictatorship (antonym).
- Subservient: Prepared to obey others without question; compliant, submissive, obedient.
- Preemptive: Intended to prevent or delay, such as an enemy attack.
Chapter 14
- Disconcert: To unsettle or disturb one’s composure.
- Innovation: New changes in something established; a new method, idea, or product.
- Attrition: A gradual reduction of strength or effectiveness.
- Petulant: Childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
Chapter 15
- Exigency: An urgent need or demand; necessity; related to "exigent".
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Explore vocabulary words with definitions, synonyms, and antonyms. The notes cover words like puerile, deft, pseudonym, invective, inextricably etc. Enhance your understanding and improve your word power.
