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Match each definition with the vocabulary word that it defines.
Amnesty = A general pardon for an offense against a government Axiomatic = Self-evident; expressing accepted principles Caveat = A warning or caution to prevent misunderstanding Equitable = Fair, just, embodying principles of justice Autonomy = Self-government, political control Scathing = Bitterly severe, withering; causing harm Flout = To mock, treat with contempt Transient = Lasting only a short time, fleeting Sepulchral = Funereal, typical of the tomb; extremely gloomy Filch = To steal, especially in a sneaky way
The term 'sepulchral' is used correctly in the sentence regarding the siren luring sailors.
True
The word 'axiomatic' is used incorrectly in the sentence about good athletes.
False
In the sentence, 'equitable' correctly represents the aspects of Gotham City.
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The food critic's review described the food truck as 'scathing.'
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The action of 'filching' a cookie from the buffet table is depicted as sneaky.
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Create a sentence using the word 'amnesty'.
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Create a sentence using the word 'caveat'.
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Create a sentence using the word 'flout'.
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Create a sentence using the word 'transient'.
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Why would you leave a restaurant a 'scathing' review?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Words
- Amnesty (n.) a general pardon for an offense against a government
- Axiomatic (adj.) self-evident; expressing accepted principles
- Caveat (n.) a warning or caution to prevent misunderstanding
- Equitable (adj.) fair, just, embodying principles of justice
- Autonomy (n.) self-government, political control
- Caustic (adj.) bitterly severe, withering; causing harm
- Deride (v.) to mock, treat with contempt
- Ephemeral (adj.) lasting only a short time, fleeting
- Sepulchral (adj.) funereal, typical of the tomb; extremely gloomy
- Filch (v.) to steal, especially in a sneaky way
Using Vocabulary Words Correctly
- Sepulchral is used correctly in the sentence "The siren would use her voice to lure sailors to their sepulchral deaths." The word sepulchral means grave-like or gloomy, which fits the context of the sentence.
- Axiomatic is used correctly in the sentence "It is axiomatic that good athletes have a strong mental attitude." The word axiomatic means self-evident or obvious, which fits the context of the sentence.
- Equitable is used incorrectly in the sentence "The Joker is known as the greatest foe of Batman. He stands for the equitable aspects of Gotham City." The word equitable means fair or just, which does not fit the context of the sentence. The Joker is a villain who is known for his chaotic and criminal actions.
- Scathing is used correctly in the sentence "The food critic enjoyed the new local food truck, so he wrote a scathing review." The word scathing is used to describe a critique that is harsh and critical, which fits the context of the sentence.
- Filch is used correctly in the sentence "Too hungry to wait until the party had started, he filched a cookie from the buffet table when no one was looking." The word filch means to steal something in a sneaky or petty way, which fits the context of the sentence.
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Test your knowledge of advanced vocabulary words with this quiz. Each question challenges you to use words like 'amnesty', 'equitable', and more in the right context. Enhance your language skills and learn their meanings in a fun way!
