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What does the term 'grotesque' refer to?
What does the term 'grotesque' refer to?
- Something that is comically or repulsively ugly (correct)
- A process of burning something slowly
- An object that is extremely large and powerful
- A statement that expresses an important idea
Which of the following describes a 'pyre'?
Which of the following describes a 'pyre'?
- A container that holds something
- A person who corrects small errors
- A pile of wood for burning a dead body (correct)
- An action taken in response to being harmed
What does 'retaliation' mean?
What does 'retaliation' mean?
- To express an important idea
- To do something bad in response to being hurt (correct)
- To hold something in a container
- To make choices quickly and confidently
Which word best describes a person who is 'indecisive'?
Which word best describes a person who is 'indecisive'?
The term 'simultaneously' indicates that events are occurring:
The term 'simultaneously' indicates that events are occurring:
Flashcards
Dictum
Dictum
A statement that expresses an important idea or rule.
Grotesque
Grotesque
Comically or repulsively ugly or distorted.
Juggernaut
Juggernaut
Something extremely large and powerful that can't be stopped.
Retaliation
Retaliation
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Study Notes
Week 3 Definitions
- Dictum: A statement or remark expressing an important idea or rule.
- Grotesque: Comically or repulsively ugly or distorted.
- Indecisive: Unable to make quick and confident choices.
- Juggernaut: Extremely large and powerful, unstoppable.
- Pyre: A pile of wood for burning a dead body.
- Pedants: Annoying people by correcting small errors.
- Receptacle: A container used to hold something.
- Retaliation: To do something bad to someone who harmed you.
- Simultaneously: Happening at the same time.
- Smoldering: Burning slowly without flames, usually producing smoke.
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