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What does the term 'ameliorate' mean?
What does the term 'ameliorate' mean?
Which of the following words describes a person who is inexperienced or immature?
Which of the following words describes a person who is inexperienced or immature?
What does it mean to 'exhort' someone?
What does it mean to 'exhort' someone?
Which of the following words can be used to describe a formal performance of exceptional quality?
Which of the following words can be used to describe a formal performance of exceptional quality?
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What does 'infringe' imply in a legal context?
What does 'infringe' imply in a legal context?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Workshop: Why Vote? Objectives
- By the end of the course, participants will understand the meanings, forms, and pronunciations of new vocabulary words.
Vocabulary Terms
- Ameliorate (V): To improve or make better; e.g., the new recycling program aims to ameliorate waste issues in the community.
- Bombastic (Adj): Characterized by high-sounding language with little substance; e.g., a bombastic speech lacking real content.
- Callow (Adj): Describes someone inexperienced or immature; e.g., a callow intern making mistakes but eager to learn.
- Ex officio (Adj): By virtue of holding a certain office; e.g., the club president is an ex officio member of all committees.
- Exhort (V): To advise someone earnestly; e.g., a coach exorting the team to put forth their best effort.
- Drivel (N): Refers to saliva that comes out of the mouth or nose; also denotes nonsense in conversation.
- Aplomb (N): Represents great self-confidence; e.g., handling a difficult situation with aplomb demonstrates composure and confidence.
- Epitome (N): A summary or an embodiment of a concept; e.g., a performance that serves as the epitome of talent and dedication.
- Infringe (V): To violate or trespass on rights; e.g., laws designed to prevent companies from infringing on personal privacy.
- Ingratiate (V): To make oneself agreeable to others, often for personal gain; e.g., ingratiating oneself with a boss through volunteering for extra projects.
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Enhance your vocabulary with our workshop focused on essential words related to civic engagement. By the end of this quiz, you will grasp the meanings, forms, and pronunciations of new terms to effectively express your views. Dive into powerful words like 'ameliorate' and 'bombastic' to elevate your communication skills.
