Vocabulary Flashcard for Grade 11

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Cynical

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A cynical person views charitable acts as self-serving with hidden motives.

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Volatile

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A volatile market decreases investor confidence and increases caution.

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Innuendo

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An innuendo is an indirect or subtle reference, often suggesting something improper.

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Ephemeral

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Ephemeral describes something fleeting or short-lived, like a moment of happiness.

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Fluctuate

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To fluctuate means to rise and fall unpredictably, as seen in a stock market.

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Euphemism

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A euphemism is a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh.

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Reproach

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Reproach means to express disapproval or disappointment.

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Pomp

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Pomp refers to ceremony and splendid display, often associated with grandeur.

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Trend

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A trend is a general direction in which something is developing or changing.

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Investor Confidence

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Investor confidence is the degree of optimism that investors feel about the overall state of the financial markets.