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You have to use ______ in choosing your friends. If your associates are dishonest, people will think that you also may not be _____
You have to use ______ in choosing your friends. If your associates are dishonest, people will think that you also may not be _____
discretion; scrupulous
Tyra is being _____ when she says she's as _____ a dancer as a ballerina. That's her way of making fun of her own clumsiness.
Tyra is being _____ when she says she's as _____ a dancer as a ballerina. That's her way of making fun of her own clumsiness.
facetious; dexterous
Anything more than this ______ amount can be dangerous _____ to your health.
Anything more than this ______ amount can be dangerous _____ to your health.
optimum; detriment
They just want to impress the guests with their ______ home and furnishing
They just want to impress the guests with their ______ home and furnishing
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Filled with ______ detail that give us a(n) _____ acquaintance with the sights and sounds of an African village.
Filled with ______ detail that give us a(n) _____ acquaintance with the sights and sounds of an African village.
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Words and Contexts
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Discretion/Scrupulous
Importance of choosing friends wisely to avoid association with dishonesty. -
Facetious/Dexterous
Use of humor to cope with personal shortcomings; Tyra makes light of her clumsiness by comparing herself to skilled dancers. -
Optimum/Detriment
Caution regarding vitamin intake; emphasize that exceeding the recommended dosage can be harmful to health. -
Gregarious/Ostentatious
Clarification of social behavior; neighbors host parties not out of boastfulness but to showcase their lavish home. -
Sensory/Vicarious
Vivid descriptions in letters enhance understanding of distant experiences; cousin's writing allows for an immersive view into Nigerian village life.
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Description
Test your understanding of various vocabulary words and their contexts. This quiz explores nuanced definitions and their applications in everyday life. Gather insights into the importance of word choice while enriching your language skills.
