Membean 2025 english Flashcards
(151 cards)
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Abolish
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To formally put an end to a law or practice.
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aesthetic.
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The study of beauty and the appreciation of beautiful things.
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anguish?
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Extreme pain or severe sorrow.
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aptitude
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Natural ability to perform a skill well or ability to learn something new.
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What characterizes an arid landscape?
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Dry and lacking sufficient rainfall to support much life.
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What is brevity?
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Communicating using just a few words or taking little time.
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What is calligraphy?
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The art of beautiful handwriting using special pens or brushes.
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What does cavernous mean?
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Very large and empty; hollow and huge.
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What are concentric circles?
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Circles that gradually increase in size from a common central point.
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What does concurrent mean?
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Events that happen at the same time.
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What does it mean if something is contrary?
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It opposes or goes against an existing way of thinking.
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Define convene.
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To gather together or be called together for a meeting.
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What does convergent mean?
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Two things meeting or coming together at one point.
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What is a cornucopia?
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A large quantity and variety of something good and nourishing.
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Define cynical.
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Doubting the motives of others, believing they are motivated by selfish concerns.
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What does designation refer to?
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A name, label, or mark given to identify something.
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What does it mean to deviate?
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To do things differently by departing from the usual way.
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What does it mean to discern?
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To notice, detect, or understand something after careful thought.
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Define egotistical.
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Concerned only with oneself and one’s own interests.
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What does encompass mean?
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To include all aspects or completely surround something.
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What is erratic behavior?
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Irregular, unpredictable, and unusual behavior.
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What does exemplify mean?
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To serve as an example or illustrate something.
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What does facilitate mean?
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To make something easier by giving assistance.
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Define fanaticism.
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Overly enthusiastic or eager about a cause to an extreme degree.
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What does gingerly mean?
To handle something carefully and cautiously.
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What does it mean to pay homage?
To show great admiration or respect towards someone.
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What is an impediment?
Something that blocks or obstructs progress.
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What does imperative mean?
Absolutely necessary or very important.
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What does implicit mean?
Understood without being stated directly.
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What does it mean to improvise?
To make something up on the spot due to unexpected circumstances.
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What characterizes an impulsive person?
Tends to act without thinking ahead, leading to unpredictable actions.
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Define ingenuity.
Creativity, intelligence, and cleverness in problem-solving.
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What does kinetic refer to?
Something that is moving and active.
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What does lavish mean?
Rich, plentiful, or very generous; sometimes excessive.
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Define luxuriant.
Growing well and very healthy.
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What is a memorandum?
A short note to help remember tasks or communicate information.
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What is a metropolitan area?
An area that contains a very large city.
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What does notorious mean?
Well-known, usually for something bad.
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What does nurture mean?
To feed and take care of someone.
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What does it mean to obliterate something?
To destroy it to the point where nothing is left.
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What does ominous mean?
Predicting that something bad will happen.
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Define perilous.
Highly dangerous or extremely risky.
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What is posterity?
Your children or future generations.
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What does potency refer to?
How powerful or effective something is.
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What is a preamble?
An introduction to a formal document explaining its purpose.
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What does procrastinate mean?
To put off or delay doing something.
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What does proximity refer to?
How close one thing is to another.
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Fill in the blank: To ______ something is to get rid of or remove it.
purge
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What does ravenous mean?
Extremely hungry.
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What does it mean to refrain from doing something?
To not do it, even though you want to.
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What are remnants?
The small parts left after the main part has been used or destroyed.
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Define skeptic.
A person who doubts popular claims or facts.
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What does stupendous mean?
Amazing, wonderful, or spectacular.
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What does it mean to subdue something?
To defeat or bring something under control.
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What does surge mean?
To rapidly increase or suddenly rise.
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What does temperance mean?
Limiting oneself to act in a controlled way.
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What does terrestrial refer to?
Living or growing on land; relating to Earth.
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What does it mean to traverse something?
To go across or travel through it.
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Define trivial.
Of little value or importance.
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What does unrestrained mean?
Free to do as one pleases; not controlled.
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What does vengeful mean?
Wanting to get back at someone for a wrong done.
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What does vibrant mean?
Lively and full of energy.
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Define vile.
Evil, very unpleasant, or horrible.
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What does advent refer to?
The beginning of the arrival of something.
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What is an adversary?
A person who opposes you in some way.
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What does adversity mean?
Struggling with trouble or bad luck.
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What does animated mean?
Energetic, lively, and filled with excited activity.
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What does arbitrary mean?
Decided without any thought or standard; can seem unfair.
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Define artifact.
A weapon, tool, or piece of art created by humans of historical interest.
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What does belligerent mean?
Aggressive and likely to start a fight.
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What is a chronicle?
A record of historical events arranged in order.
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What does chronological mean?
Arranging events in the order they happened.
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What does communal refer to?
Property shared in common by a community.
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What does concise mean?
Short, clear, and to the point.
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What is a conjecture?
A theory or guess based on uncertain information.
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What does conscientious mean?
Performing a task in a thorough and careful manner.
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What does consensus mean?
A general agreement reached by a group.
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What does constrain mean?
Being forced to do something or kept from doing it.
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What does contemplate mean?
To think about something deeply.
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What does contemporary mean?
Existing at the same time as something else.
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What is conventional?
The most commonly accepted way of thinking or behaving.
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Define cordial.
Warm, friendly, and polite.
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What does credible mean?
Easy to believe or trust.
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What is a deficit?
When spending exceeds income.
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What does disentangle mean?
To untie a knot or get out of a problem.
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What does dispel mean?
To cause a thought to go away or scatter a crowd.
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What is disposition?
Your personality and general mood.
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What does dissension mean?
A disagreement among a group that can cause conflict.
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What is distortion?
Twisting something out of shape.
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What does dominion refer to?
Absolute control or rule over another country.
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What does dubious mean?
Having doubt or disbelief about a claim.
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What does expansive mean?
Having a wide scope or large area.
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Define fidelity.
Faithfulness or loyalty towards something.
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What does fluctuate mean?
To vary or change often.
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What is formative?
Shaping or influencing the growth of something.
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What does formulate mean?
To carefully design a plan of action.
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What is a fortification?
A structure used in defense against an invading army.
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What does fruitless mean?
An effort that does not bring about a successful result.
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What does generic mean?
Not specific to any one thing; applies to all members of a class.
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Define genre.
A category or type of artistic work.
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What does gratification mean?
A feeling of satisfaction or pleasure.
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What does impending mean?
Approaching fast, usually with a negative implication.
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What does impenetrable mean?
A barrier that cannot be gotten through.
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What is an imposition?
An additional duty or extra work that is unwelcome.
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What does impoverished mean?
Very poor and stricken by poverty.
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What does interim mean?
Temporary, lasting until a position can be filled permanently.
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What does judicious mean?
Showing good judgment and careful decision-making.
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What is a laborious task?
A job or process that takes a long time and requires much effort.
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What does longevity mean?
The life span of a person or object.
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What does luminous mean?
Bright and glowing.
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Define malice.
A strong desire to harm others.
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What does malignant mean?
Something that is deadly or does great harm.
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What does mediocre mean?
Average or ordinary in quality.
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What does moderation mean?
Living in a balanced and measured way.
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What does monumental mean?
Very great, impressive, or extremely important.
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What is morale?
A person's state of self-confidence and motivation.
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What does naive mean?
Too trusting due to lack of experience.
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What is a norm?
The standard by which people conduct themselves.
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What does novice mean?
Someone who has just begun an activity.
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What does it mean to patronize someone?
To talk in a way that seems friendly but is condescending.
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Define piety.
Devotion or loyalty towards something, especially religion.
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What does placid mean?
Calm, quiet, and undisturbed.
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What is a plight?
A state of unfortunate circumstances.
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What is a predecessor?
Someone or something that comes before another in a job or lineage.
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What does predicament mean?
A difficult or unpleasant situation.
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What is piety?
Piety is being devoted or showing loyalty towards something, especially a religion.
## Footnote
Piety often encompasses a sense of reverence and respect towards spiritual beliefs.
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Define placid.
A placid scene or person is calm, quiet, and undisturbed.
## Footnote
Placid environments are often sought for relaxation and peace.
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What does it mean to be in a plight?
If you are in a plight, you are in trouble of some kind or in a state of unfortunate circumstances.
## Footnote
Plights can vary from minor inconveniences to serious crises.
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What is a predecessor?
A predecessor comes before someone else in a job or is an ancestor of someone.
## Footnote
In many contexts, predecessors can influence the roles or responsibilities of their successors.
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Define predicament.
If you are in a predicament, you are in a difficult situation or unpleasant mess that is hard to get out of.
## Footnote
Predicaments often require careful consideration and problem-solving to resolve.
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What is ratification?
The ratification of a measure or agreement is its official approval or confirmation by all involved.
## Footnote
Ratification is often necessary for treaties, laws, or amendments to take effect.
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What does rationale mean?
A rationale is a reason or explanation for doing something.
## Footnote
Understanding the rationale behind decisions can provide insight into the values and priorities of individuals or organizations.
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What does it mean to ravage something?
When you ravage something, you completely destroy, wreck, or damage it.
## Footnote
Ravaging can refer to both physical destruction and figurative damage, such as to reputations.
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What does it mean to rectify?
When you rectify something, you correct it or make it right once more.
## Footnote
Rectification is often necessary in legal, financial, and ethical contexts.
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Define regime.
A regime is the system of government currently in power in a country; it can also be the controlling group or management of an organization.
## Footnote
Regimes can be democratic, authoritarian, or totalitarian, affecting how power is exercised.
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What is a sanction?
A sanction is an official approval to do something; it may be a showing of support or acceptance for something, or it may officially support a punishment or restriction in response to an unacceptable action.
## Footnote
Sanctions are often used in international relations to influence the behavior of countries.
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What is satire?
Satire is a way of criticizing people or ideas in a humorous way by going beyond the truth; it is often used to make people see their faults.
## Footnote
Satirical works can be found in literature, theater, and media.
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Define sedentary.
Someone who has a sedentary habit, job, or lifestyle spends a lot of time sitting down without moving or exercising often.
## Footnote
Sedentary lifestyles are linked to various health issues, including obesity.
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What does it mean to be senile?
An aged person who is senile is less mentally aware than they were in the past; therefore, they tend to be confused and forgetful at times.
## Footnote
Senility is often associated with aging and can involve cognitive decline.
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What is a sovereign nation?
A sovereign nation rules itself, independent of all other nations.
## Footnote
Sovereignty is a fundamental principle of international law.
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Define stature.
A person's stature in society is their social standing; this level of importance is determined by their position in life or their character.
## Footnote
Stature can influence one's influence and opportunities.
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What does statutory mean?
Something statutory, such as the power given to a governor or president, is created, established, and controlled by rules and laws; hence, it has the full force of the law behind it and must be followed.
## Footnote
Statutory powers are often detailed in constitutions or legal frameworks.
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Define subtle.
A subtle point is so clever or small that it is hard to notice or understand; it can also be very wise or deep in meaning.
## Footnote
Subtlety is often appreciated in art, literature, and conversation.
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What does subversive mean?
A subversive act destroys or does great harm to a government or other institution.
## Footnote
Subversive actions can be both overt and covert, often challenging established authority.
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Define tenacious.
A tenacious person does not quit until they finish what they've started.
## Footnote
Tenacity is often key to achieving long-term goals.
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What does unquenchable mean?
An unquenchable desire or thirst cannot be satisfied or gotten rid of.
## Footnote
This term can refer to both physical thirst and metaphorical desires, such as ambition.
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What does unsightly refer to?
An unsightly person presents an ugly, unattractive, or disagreeable face to the world.
## Footnote
Unsightliness can pertain to physical appearance or to less tangible qualities like behavior.
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What does unsurpassed mean?
If you are unsurpassed in what you do, you are the best—period.
## Footnote
This term is often used in competitive contexts to denote top performance.
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Define versatile.
A versatile person is skillful at doing many different things; likewise, a tool with this quality can perform numerous tasks.
## Footnote
Versatility is highly valued in both personal and professional settings.
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What does viable mean?
A viable project is practical or can be accomplished; therefore, it is worth doing.
## Footnote
Viability assessments are crucial in business planning and development.
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Define vintage.
Something vintage is the best of its kind and of excellent quality; it is of a past time and is considered a classic example of its type.
## Footnote
Vintage items often have historical significance and are sought after by collectors.
