Question 1

What does the term 'malevolent' most closely mean?

Accepted Answer

having or showing a wish to do evil to others

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friendly and kind

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enthusiastic and energetic

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calm and peaceful

Question 2

What does the term 'plaidly' imply when describing a manner of behavior?

Accepted Answer

calmly and peacefully

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loudly

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aggressively

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excitedly

Question 3

What does it mean to 'perpetrate' an action?

Accepted Answer

to carry out or commit an illegal or immoral act

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to become a witness

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to promote good behavior

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to forgive someone

Question 4

What does 'auspicious' mean in the context of an event or occasion?

Accepted Answer

conducive to success; favorable

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unexpected and sudden

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likely to fail

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difficult to achieve

Question 5

What does 'invective' refer to in communication?

Accepted Answer

insulting or abusive language

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a kind compliment

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a friendly discussion

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a formal agreement

Question 6

What does 'mutual concession' mean in a discussion or negotiation?

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both parties agreeing to give up something to reach an agreement

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one side wins completely

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both sides refuse to negotiate

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no agreement is reached

Question 7

What does it mean to 'whittle' something?

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to carve or shape something by cutting away small pieces

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to enlarge or increase size

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to polish a surface

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to decorate with colors

Question 8

What does 'vigil' mean in the context of an event?

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a period of keeping awake during the time usually spent asleep, especially to keep watch or pray

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a quick nap

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a formal gathering

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a festive celebration

Question 9

What does it mean to 'procure' something?

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to obtain or acquire something, especially with effort

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to misunderstand

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to lose or give away

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to forget about

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