Vocabulary Flashcards
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Which word means to gradually become worse or less valuable over time?
Answer: deteriorate
To deteriorate means to become progressively worse in quality, condition, or value.
The word 'superfluous' most closely means:
Answer: more than what is needed or wanted
Superfluous means unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
Which word describes someone who pretends to have virtues or beliefs they do not actually hold?
Answer: hypocrite
A hypocrite is a person who claims to have moral standards or beliefs to which their own behavior does not conform.
The word 'resilient' means:
Answer: able to recover quickly from difficulties
Resilient means able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
Which word means to settle or resolve a dispute between two parties as a neutral third party?
Answer: arbitrate
To arbitrate means to reach a decision in a dispute by acting as an impartial mediator.
The word 'eloquent' is best defined as:
Answer: fluent and persuasive in speaking or writing
Eloquent means fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing, often with strong emotional appeal.
Which word means the quality of being politely firm and confident?
Answer: assertiveness
Assertiveness is the quality of being confident and direct in expressing oneself while respecting others.