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What is the meaning of the word 'abstruse'?
What is the meaning of the word 'abstruse'?
- Commonly known
- Difficult to understand (correct)
- Highly descriptive
- Clear and straightforward
Which word best describes the concept of 'hedonism'?
Which word best describes the concept of 'hedonism'?
- Self-denial
- Altruism
- Intellectual pursuit
- Pleasure-seeking (correct)
What does 'tenacious' imply about a person?
What does 'tenacious' imply about a person?
- Easily discouraged
- Firmly holding to a purpose (correct)
- Quick to change their mind
- Indecisive
How is the term 'oblique' best defined?
How is the term 'oblique' best defined?
What does 'resignation' refer to in terms of emotional state?
What does 'resignation' refer to in terms of emotional state?
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Word Definitions
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Abstruse: Difficult to understand, complex, or obscure.
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Blunderbuss: A type of firearm with a wide muzzle, originally used in the 17th and 18th centuries. It can also refer to a clumsy or inept person.
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Cringe: To recoil in embarrassment, discomfort, or fear.
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Envenom: To fill with bitterness, malice, or poison.
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Hedonism: The pursuit of pleasure as the ultimate goal in life.
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Laconic: Using few words; concise; brief; to the point.
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Oblique: Indirect or slanting; not straightforward.
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Plumage: The feathers of a bird, especially as a collective term.
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Resignation: Acceptance of a situation or fate, often with feelings of defeat or despair.
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Tenacious: Holding fast; determined; resolute; persistent.
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