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First Stack Flashcards

1
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What does the word ‘abate’ mean?

A

To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity.

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True or False: ‘Cacophony’ refers to a pleasant sound.

A

False

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Fill in the blank: A ‘diligent’ student is _____ in their studies.

A

hardworking

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What is a synonym for ‘ephemeral’?

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transitory

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Which word means ‘to speak or write at length in a formal way’?

A

‘Expound’

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What does ‘fortuitous’ mean?

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Happening by chance, often in a beneficial way.

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True or False: ‘Garrulous’ means quiet and reserved.

A

False

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What is the meaning of ‘harangue’?

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A lengthy and aggressive speech.

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What is a synonym for ‘impeccable’?

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Flawless

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10
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Fill in the blank: ‘Juxtaposition’ refers to placing things _____ each other.

A

next to

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What does ‘kudos’ mean?

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Praise or acclaim for an achievement.

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12
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Which word means ‘to make something less severe or intense’?

A

‘Mitigate’

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13
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True or False: ‘Nefarious’ means morally good.

A

False

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What is the meaning of ‘obfuscate’?

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To deliberately make something unclear or difficult to understand.

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What is a synonym for ‘pragmatic’?

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Practical

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Fill in the blank: ‘Quixotic’ describes someone who is _____ in their idealism.

A

excessively romantic

17
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What does ‘resilient’ mean?

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Able to recover quickly from difficulties.

18
Q

Which word means ‘to criticize or reprimand severely’?

A

‘Reprimand’

19
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True or False: ‘Sycophant’ refers to someone who is independent and self-reliant.

A

False

20
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What is the meaning of ‘taciturn’?

A

Reserved or uncommunicative in speech.

21
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What is a synonym for ‘ubiquitous’?

A

Omnipresent

22
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Fill in the blank: ‘Vacillate’ means to _____ between different opinions or actions.

A

alternate

23
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What does ‘wary’ mean?

A

Cautious or careful about possible dangers.

24
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Which word means ‘to withdraw formally from an alliance or association’?

A

‘Sever’

25
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True or False: ‘Zephyr’ refers to a strong and violent wind.

A

False

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