Vocabulary Flashcard for Grade 12 Students

Front

What does 'proximity' mean?

Back

Proximity indicates the closeness in time or space.

Front

What is a 'spurious' claim?

Back

A spurious claim is one that is false and not true.

Front

How would you define 'fortuitous'?

Back

Fortuitous describes something that happens by chance.

Front

What does it mean to 'debilitate' someone?

Back

To debilitate someone means to make them weak or feeble.

Front

What is the meaning of 'transient'?

Back

Transient refers to something that is temporary and fleeting.

Front

What is the opposite of 'transient'?

Back

The opposite of transient is permanent.

Front

Can you give an example of a 'fortuitous' event?

Back

Winning a lottery ticket by chance is an example of a fortuitous event.

Front

What are some synonyms for 'debilitate'?

Back

Synonyms for debilitate include weaken, incapacitate, and enfeeble.

Front

In what context might 'proximity' be important?

Back

Proximity is important in contexts such as geography, relationships, and communication.

Front

What is a common misconception about 'spurious' claims?

Back

A common misconception is that spurious claims can sometimes be true; however, they are always false.