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What does the term 'chauvinism' refer to?
What does the term 'chauvinism' refer to?
- An obligation to support one's country
- Fanatical patriotism or blind enthusiasm for military glory (correct)
- The act of trickery or deception
- An attitude of self-satisfaction
Which word describes the act of trickery or deception?
Which word describes the act of trickery or deception?
- Clamor
- Inveigle
- Coda
- Chicanery (correct)
Which term is defined as 'arranged in or relating to time order'?
Which term is defined as 'arranged in or relating to time order'?
- Chronological (correct)
- Cogent
- Complacent
- Commensurate
What is the meaning of the verb 'clinch'?
What is the meaning of the verb 'clinch'?
What does the verb 'coagulate' refer to?
What does the verb 'coagulate' refer to?
What is a 'coda' in the context of music or literature?
What is a 'coda' in the context of music or literature?
Which adjective describes someone who is self-satisfied or overly content?
Which adjective describes someone who is self-satisfied or overly content?
What does 'complaisant' mean?
What does 'complaisant' mean?
What does the verb 'debunk' mean?
What does the verb 'debunk' mean?
What does the term 'triteness' refer to?
What does the term 'triteness' refer to?
Which word describes a person who is generous and kind?
Which word describes a person who is generous and kind?
Which word means to take away someone’s credibility?
Which word means to take away someone’s credibility?
What does the adjective 'bombastic' imply about language?
What does the adjective 'bombastic' imply about language?
Which adjective describes appropriate behavior and manners?
Which adjective describes appropriate behavior and manners?
What is the meaning of the verb 'vilify'?
What is the meaning of the verb 'vilify'?
What does 'corroborate' mean?
What does 'corroborate' mean?
Which term refers to something that is fake or fraudulent?
Which term refers to something that is fake or fraudulent?
What does 'denigrate' mean?
What does 'denigrate' mean?
Which term refers to a formal expression of objection?
Which term refers to a formal expression of objection?
What is the meaning of 'boor'?
What is the meaning of 'boor'?
Which word best describes something that is harmful and cancerous?
Which word best describes something that is harmful and cancerous?
What does 'propriety' refer to?
What does 'propriety' refer to?
What does the term 'verbosity' refer to?
What does the term 'verbosity' refer to?
Which term means to convey a name or symbol for something?
Which term means to convey a name or symbol for something?
What does the verb 'foment' mean?
What does the verb 'foment' mean?
Which word means to prevent by taking action in advance?
Which word means to prevent by taking action in advance?
What does 'frugal' refer to?
What does 'frugal' refer to?
Which term describes someone who is overly talkative?
Which term describes someone who is overly talkative?
What does 'futility' imply?
What does 'futility' imply?
Which word means to deny or dispute a statement?
Which word means to deny or dispute a statement?
What does the adjective 'gauche' mean?
What does the adjective 'gauche' mean?
Which word means happening by fortunate accident?
Which word means happening by fortunate accident?
What term describes a mixture of different kinds of things?
What term describes a mixture of different kinds of things?
Which word refers to arrogance or excessive pride?
Which word refers to arrogance or excessive pride?
What does the term 'gregarious' mean?
What does the term 'gregarious' mean?
Which of the following options represents a belief that pleasure is the most important thing in life?
Which of the following options represents a belief that pleasure is the most important thing in life?
What is the meaning of 'hear' in the context of the word 'hearken'?
What is the meaning of 'hear' in the context of the word 'hearken'?
Which term indicates a ranking classification of people or things?
Which term indicates a ranking classification of people or things?
What does 'iconoclastic' refer to?
What does 'iconoclastic' refer to?
What is the meaning of 'homogeneous'?
What is the meaning of 'homogeneous'?
Which term describes domination or control over others?
Which term describes domination or control over others?
What does the term 'gouge' mean?
What does the term 'gouge' mean?
What does the term 'perfidious' describe?
What does the term 'perfidious' describe?
What is the meaning of 'permeable'?
What is the meaning of 'permeable'?
Which of the following best defines the term 'philanthropy'?
Which of the following best defines the term 'philanthropy'?
What does 'piety' refer to?
What does 'piety' refer to?
Which word describes an action that lacks enthusiasm or interest?
Which word describes an action that lacks enthusiasm or interest?
What is a 'philanthropist'?
What is a 'philanthropist'?
What does 'peripheral' convey?
What does 'peripheral' convey?
Which of the following terms suggests a strong liking or fondness?
Which of the following terms suggests a strong liking or fondness?
Flashcards
Base (adj.)
Base (adj.)
Morally low, mean, dishonorable; of little or no value.
Beneficent (adj.)
Beneficent (adj.)
Benevolent, kind, helpful, generous, altruistic; harmless; favorable; kindly, gentle, or beneficial; not cancerous
Benign (adj.)
Benign (adj.)
Kind; gentle; not harmful; not cancerous
Bogus (adj.)
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Phony (adj.)
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Spurious (adj.)
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Bolster (verb)
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Buttress (v&n)
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Corroborate (verb)
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Corroborative (adj.)
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Substantiate (verb)
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Bombast (noun)
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Bombastic (adj.)
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Grandiloquent (adj.)
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Verbose (adj.)
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Verbosity (noun)
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Boor (noun)
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Boorish (adj.)
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Rustic (adj.)
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Chauvinism
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Chicanery
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Inveigle
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Chronological
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Clamor
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Clinch
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Coagulate
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Coda
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Cogent
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Commensurate
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Complacent
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Sate (verb)
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Satiate (verb)
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Complaisant
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Complement (noun)
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Penchant
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Perennial
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Perfidy
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Perfunctory
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Peripheral
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Permeable
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Peruse
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Philanthropy
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Pine
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Pirate
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Inexperienced
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Foment (verb)
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Foreshadow (verb)
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Forestall (verb)
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Forfeit (verb)
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Fortify (verb)
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Fortuitous (adj.)
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Frugal (adj.)
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Fulminate (verb)
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Futile (adj.)
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Gainsay (verb)
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Refute (verb)
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Refutation (noun)
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Repudiate (verb)
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Garrulous (adj.)
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Gauche (adj.)
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Gist (noun)
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Glib (adj.)
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Scanty (noun)
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Debase (verb)
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Defame (verb)
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Defamatory (adj.)
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Denigrate (verb)
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Disparage (verb)
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Vilify (verb)
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Vilification (noun)
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Debunk (verb)
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Decorum (noun)
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Propriety (noun)
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Deem (verb)
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Default (noun)
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Defer (verb)
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Deference (noun)
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Delineate (verb)
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Delineation (noun)
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Demur (verb/noun)
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Deride (verb)
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Derision (noun)
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Derivative (adj.)
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Gouge (verb)
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Gradation
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Gregarious
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Hearken (verb)
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Hedonist (noun)
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Hedonism (noun)
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Hegemony
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Hierarchy (noun)
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Homogeneity
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Iconoclastic
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Iconoclasm
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Heretic (noun)
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Study Notes
Word Meanings and Bengali Translations
- Abate: To make something less strong; Moderate; Reduce
- Abatement: To lessen something; To lessen in strength
- Attenuate: To make or become less strong, intense, or marked.
- Attenuation: Reduction in strength or force of something
- Subside: To become less intense or violent
- Abdicate: To formally renounce or relinquish a position or right.
- Abdication: The act of formally renouncing a position or right.
- Abjure: To solemnly renounce or reject a belief, opinion, or position
- Recant: To formally retract a statement or belief.
- Recantation: A formal retraction or withdrawal of a statement or belief.
- Aberrant: Deviating from the usual or expected course; abnormal; unusual
- Abhor: To detest or regard with disgust or aversion
- Abhorrence: Intense dislike or hatred
- Abhorrent: Extremely distasteful or repulsive
- Odious: Hateful, disgusting, or unpleasant
- Tangential: Having slight, or superficial connection with something, or at an angle.
- Abeyance: State of temporary suspension.
- Rancor: Deep-seated bitterness or hate
- Rancorous: Showing deep-seated bitterness or hate
- Abrasive: Rough enough to wear down or polish
- Abridge: To shorten or condense; make shorter.
- Abridgment: A shortened version of something
- Compendium: A concise summary or collection of information
- Pithy: Brief and to the point; concise
- Terse: Brief and to the point; concise
Additional Word Meanings and Bengali Translations
- Terseness: Conciseness; brevity; succinctness
- Succinct: Briefly and clearly expressed
- Succinctness: Quality of being concise and clearly expressed
- Abscond: To secretly leave
- Abstain: To refrain from participating or something
- Eschew: To deliberately avoid or shun
- Abstemious: Self-disciplined in eating and drinking
- Temperance: Moderation or self-control
- Accolade: Public praise or approval; a mark of honor; a commendation
- Adulation: Excessive praise or flattery
- Eulogize: To praise or speak highly of someone, or something deceased
- Eulogy: A speech or writing that praises a deceased person
- Laud: To praise or commend someone or something
- Laudable: Worthy of praise or commendation
- Laudatory: Serving to praise or commend someone or something
- Acerbic: Sharp, bitter in taste or tone
- Acerbity: A sharpness, or bitterness
- Acme: Peak, summit, or highest point
- Culminate: To reach a climax or peak
- Culmination: The highest point or climax of something
- Zenith: The highest point, in time, place or degree
- Activism: Active participation in political or social action; advocacy.
- Acumen: Shrewdness, insight, or good judgment
- Conversant: Having knowledge of or familiarity with; knowledgeable about; familiar with; acquainted with
- Discretion: Wise circumspection in one's conduct or judgment
- Erudite: Having or showing great knowledge or learning
- Erudition: Extensive knowledge or learning
- Prudent: Careful and cautious, especially in planning
- Sagacious: Showing wisdom; having keen understanding, discerning and intelligent
- Adhere: To stick to or remain attached to something.
- Adherence: Attachment to or support of; allegiance
- Admonish: To caution someone against something considered wrong or likely to cause harm
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