Unit 7 Set B Flashcards
What dose scour mean
To clean or polish by hard rubbing to examine with great care to move quickly n search of something
What does it mean to authorize?
To approve or permit; to give power or authority to
Example: Congress will someday authorize U.S. citizens to cast official votes over the Internet.
What is the definition of dissect?
To cut apart in preparation for scientific study; to analyze with great care
Example: A frog in biology class will be dissected.
What is a fatality?
An event resulting in death; an accidental death
Example: The driver slammed on the brakes, but it was too late to prevent the fatality.
What does illicit mean?
Not permitted, unlawful, improper
Example: Students will be suspended for one week if they bring any illicit materials to school.
What is a memorandum?
A note to aid one’s memory; an informal note or report
Example: The principal’s weekly memorandum reminds teachers of programs, deadlines, and special events.
Define the term pathetic.
Marked by strong emotion, especially pity and sorrow; able to move people emotionally; worthy of pity; woefully inadequate or lacking
Example: It was a pathetic sight to see so many starving people desperately begging for food.
What does it mean to prevaricate?
To lie, tell an untruth; to mislead on purpose
Example: His reputation has suffered because of his unfortunate tendency to prevaricate.
What is the meaning of relish?
Enjoyment or satisfaction; something that adds a pleasing flavor; to enjoy greatly
Example: She opened the tiny box with relish, knowing that it contained a piece of jewelry.
Fill in the blank: To _______ means to lie, tell an untruth.
[prevaricate]
True or False: A memorandum is a formal report.
False
Fill in the blank: A _______ is an event resulting in death.
[fatality]
What is the adjective form of something that is marked by strong emotion?
[pathetic]
Fill in the blank: Students will be suspended for one week if they bring any _______ materials to school.
[illicit]
What does it mean to dissect something?
To cut apart in preparation for scientific study; to analyze with great care
