256-265 Flashcards

1
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A view or a judgement formed about something.

A

opinion

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2
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An———– is not necessarily based on fact
or knowledge.

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opinion

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3
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The state of being richly appointed or supplied; abundance.

A

opulence

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4
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The traveller was impressed by the——— of the hotel.

A

opulence

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5
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A doorkeeper in a church.

A

ostiary

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6
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Originally, an———– was given the duty of opening and closing the church door, as well as guarding the church.

A

ostiary

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7
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An upholstered footstool.

A

ottoman

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8
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While watching a movie, my father likes to sit with his feet up on the————-.

A

ottoman

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9
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A person or thing that is different from all the members of a particular group.

A

outlier

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10
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The group came to see a different perspective after the———– spoke.

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outlier

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11
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Showing too much confidence or pride.

A

overweening

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12
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The student’s———— ambition made him strive for top marks.

A

overweening

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13
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Referring to a person being pale or lacking in colour.

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pallid

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14
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My mother wondered if something was upsetting me because my face was so————–.

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pallid

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15
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Readily or plainly seen, heard or perceived.

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palpable

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16
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The parents could tell his excuse was a———– lie.

A

palpable

17
Q

A large gland behind the stomach.

A

pancreas

18
Q

The—————– secretes digestive enzymes.

A

pancreas

19
Q

A person trained to give emergency medical care.

A

paramedic

20
Q

The————– was able to take care of the patient until they could reach the hospital.

A

paramedic