Vocabulary Flashcards
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In the sentence 'The scientist's findings were irrefutable,' what does 'irrefutable' mean?
Answer: Impossible to deny or disprove
'Irrefutable' means impossible to refute, deny, or disprove — the evidence is conclusive.
Which word is closest in meaning to 'ambiguous'?
Answer: Unclear or open to multiple interpretations
'Ambiguous' means having more than one possible meaning or interpretation.
A passage describes a character as 'taciturn.' This means the character is:
Answer: Reserved and speaking very little
'Taciturn' describes someone who habitually speaks very little.
The word 'ephemeral' most nearly means:
Answer: Lasting for only a short time
'Ephemeral' describes something that lasts for a very short time, like a mayfly's life.
In context, 'The politician's rhetoric was incendiary' means the speech was:
Answer: Designed to inflame strong emotions or provoke conflict
'Incendiary' rhetoric is inflammatory — intended to arouse anger or controversy.
Which answer best defines the word 'meticulous'?
Answer: Showing great attention to detail and care
'Meticulous' describes someone who is very careful and precise about details.
The author describes the landscape as 'verdant.' What does this suggest?
Answer: Green and lush with vegetation
'Verdant' means green with growing plants, deriving from the Latin 'viridis' (green).