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Part Of Speech
Context
100
What is the definition of the word coalition?
a combination, union, or merger for some specific purpose
100
What is the definition of the word drivel?
saliva or mucus flowing from the nose or mouth;foolish aimless talk or thinking; nonsense
100
What is the definition for the word abominate?
to have an intense dislike or hatred for
100
What is the part of speech for the word assuage?
verb
100
I was awakened by the break in the noise of the radio. What word can replace break?
hiatus
200
What is the definition of the word innuendo?
a hint, indirect suggestion, or reference often in a derogatory sense.
200
What is the definition of the word lassitude?
weariness of body or mind, lack of energy
200
What is the definition for the word expedite?
to make easy, cause to progress faster
200
What is the part of speech for the word jaded?
adjective
200
I had to look away from the gory movie as I became queasy. What word can replace gory?
lurid
300
What is the definition of the word meritorious?
worthy, deserving recognition or praise.
300
What is the definition of the word infringe?
to violate, trespass, or go beyond recognized bounds
300
What is the definition for the word acculturation?
the modification of the social patterns,traits, or structures of one group or society by contact with those of another; the resultant blend
300
What is the part of speech for the word epitome?
noun
300
The army found the intruder hiding in the closet of the barracks. What word can replace intruder?
interloper
400
What is the definition of the word expostulate?
to attempt to dissuade someone from some course or decision by earnest reasoning.
400
What is the definition of the word surmise?
To think or believe without certain supporting evidence; to conjecture or guess.
400
What is the definition for the word nominal?
existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously
400
What is the part of speech for the word stringent?
adjective
400
I can guess that all of you will do well on your vocab. What word can replace guess?
surmise
500
What is the definition of the word provincial?
pertaining to an outlying area;local; narrow in mind or outlook, countrified in the sense of being limited and backward; of a simple, plain design that originated in the countryside. A person with a narrow point of view; a person from an outlying area; a soldier from a province or colony.
500
What is the definition of the word ex officio?
By virtue of holding a certain office.
500
What is the definition for the word vitriolic?
bitter, sarcastic;highly caustic or biting (like a strong acid)
500
What is the part of speech for the word sangfroid?
noun
500
I made her a cake to make up for punching her baby sea lion. What word can replace make up for?
expiate
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