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abash

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to embarrass

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What does the word ‘abate’ mean?

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To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity.

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True or False: ‘Benevolent’ means showing kindness and goodwill.

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True

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Fill in the blank: A ‘candid’ person is _____.

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honest and straightforward.

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What is a synonym for ‘defer’?

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Postpone.

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Multiple choice: Which of the following words means ‘to criticize severely’? A) Praise B) Condemn C) Ignore

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B) Condemn

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What does ‘emulate’ mean?

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To imitate with the intent to equal or surpass.

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True or False: ‘Frugal’ means extravagant.

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False

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Fill in the blank: The word ‘garrulous’ describes someone who is _____.

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excessively talkative.

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What is the opposite of ‘hasten’?

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Delay.

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Multiple choice: Which word means ‘to make less severe’? A) Exacerbate B) Mitigate C) Intensify

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B) Mitigate

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What does ‘innate’ refer to?

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A quality or ability that is natural or inborn.

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True or False: ‘Juxtapose’ means to place things side by side for comparison.

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True

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Fill in the blank: ‘Keen’ can describe someone who is _____.

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perceptive or enthusiastic.

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What is a synonym for ‘lucid’?

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Clear.

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Multiple choice: Which of the following means ‘to make a choice’? A) Decide B) Indecisive C) Confuse

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A) Decide

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What does ‘meticulous’ mean?

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Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

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True or False: ‘Nostalgia’ refers to a feeling of sadness for the past.

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False

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Fill in the blank: A ‘pragmatic’ approach is one that is _____.

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practical and focused on results.

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What is the opposite of ‘quell’?

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Incite.

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Multiple choice: Which word means ‘to take back a statement’? A) Revoke B) Affirm C) Maintain

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A) Revoke

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What does ‘revere’ mean?

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To regard with deep respect and admiration.

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True or False: ‘Sanguine’ means cheerful and optimistic.

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True

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Fill in the blank: ‘Trepidation’ refers to a feeling of _____.

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fear or anxiety.

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What is a synonym for 'ubiquitous'?
Omnipresent.
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Multiple choice: Which of the following means 'to support or advocate'? A) Oppose B) Endorse C) Deny
B) Endorse
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What does 'vicarious' mean?
Experiencing through another.
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True or False: 'Wary' means to be cautious or careful.
True
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Fill in the blank: 'Zealous' describes someone who is _____.
enthusiastic and passionate.
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What is the opposite of 'abundant'?
Scarce.
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Multiple choice: Which word means 'to make something less severe'? A) Aggravate B) Alleviate C) Complicate
B) Alleviate
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What does 'boisterous' mean?
Noisy, energetic, and cheerful.
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True or False: 'Cursory' means thorough and detailed.
False
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Fill in the blank: A 'diligent' worker is _____.
hardworking and careful.
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What is a synonym for 'empathy'?
Compassion.
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Multiple choice: Which of the following means 'to make an effort'? A) Strive B) Relax C) Ignore
A) Strive
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What does 'foster' mean?
To encourage or promote the development of something.
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True or False: 'Gregarious' refers to someone who is shy.
False
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Fill in the blank: 'Hapless' describes someone who is _____.
unfortunate or unlucky.
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What is the opposite of 'inundate'?
Drain.
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Multiple choice: Which word means 'to make a situation worse'? A) Mitigate B) Exacerbate C) Alleviate
B) Exacerbate
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What does 'juxtaposition' refer to?
The act of placing two things next to each other for comparison.
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True or False: 'Kinetic' relates to motion.
True
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Fill in the blank: 'Lethargic' describes someone who is _____.
sluggish and lacking energy.
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What is a synonym for 'metamorphosis'?
Transformation.
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Multiple choice: Which of the following means 'to express disapproval'? A) Praise B) Condemn C) Support
B) Condemn
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What does 'nefarious' mean?
Wicked or criminal.
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True or False: 'Obscure' means easily understood.
False
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Fill in the blank: A 'pedantic' person is _____.
excessively concerned with minor details.
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What is the opposite of 'quixotic'?
Pragmatic.
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Multiple choice: Which word means 'to show excessive pride'? A) Humble B) Arrogant C) Modest
B) Arrogant
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What does 'resilient' mean?
Able to recover quickly from difficulties.
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True or False: 'Skeptical' means easily convinced.
False
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Fill in the blank: 'Tangible' refers to something that is _____.
perceptible by touch.
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What is a synonym for 'ubiquitous'?
Everywhere.
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Multiple choice: Which word means 'to delay or postpone'? A) Expedite B) Procrastinate C) Advance
B) Procrastinate
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What does 'vulnerable' mean?
Susceptible to physical or emotional harm.
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True or False: 'Wistful' means showing a lack of interest.
False
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Fill in the blank: A 'zealot' is someone who is _____.
fanatical and uncompromising.
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What is the opposite of 'ardent'?
Indifferent.
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Multiple choice: Which word means 'to clarify or explain'? A) Obfuscate B) Elucidate C) Confuse
B) Elucidate
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What does 'cogent' mean?
Clear, logical, and convincing.
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True or False: 'dormant' means active.
False
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Fill in the blank: 'Eloquent' describes someone who is _____.
fluent and persuasive in speaking or writing.
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What is a synonym for 'fortuitous'?
Serendipitous.
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Multiple choice: Which word means 'to regard with respect'? A) Disdain B) Esteem C) Disrespect
B) Esteem
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What does 'germane' mean?
Relevant and appropriate.
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True or False: 'Heinous' refers to something commendable.
False
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Fill in the blank: 'Impervious' describes something that is _____.
not allowing fluid to pass through.
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What is the opposite of 'jubilant'?
Sorrowful.
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Multiple choice: Which word means 'to lessen in intensity'? A) Abate B) Intensify C) Escalate
A) Abate
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What does 'kinetic' refer to?
Relating to or resulting from motion.
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True or False: 'Languid' means energetic.
False
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Fill in the blank: 'Mitigate' means to _____.
make less severe, serious, or painful.
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What is a synonym for 'nebulous'?
Vague.
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Multiple choice: Which word means 'to assert or affirm strongly'? A) Deny B) Assert C) Contradict
B) Assert
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What does 'oblivious' mean?
Not aware of or concerned about what is happening.
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True or False: 'Plausible' means unlikely to happen.
False
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Fill in the blank: A 'quintessential' example is one that is _____.
the most perfect or typical representation.
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What is the opposite of 'rational'?
Irrational.
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Multiple choice: Which word means 'to talk excessively'? A) Converse B) Ramble C) Whisper
B) Ramble
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