Sadlier Vocabulary Workshop Level B Unit 4

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What does 'inflict' mean in the context of causing damage?

Back

To inflict means to cause something unpleasant or harmful to happen.

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What does 'hostile' mean when describing relations between nations?

Back

Hostile means unfriendly or antagonistic.

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What is a synonym for 'scurry'?

Back

Scramble is a synonym for scurry, meaning to move quickly with short steps.

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What does it mean if someone 'winces'?

Back

To wince means to make a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement in response to pain or distress.

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What does 'controversial' mean?

Back

Controversial means likely to cause disagreement or public debate.

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What is the opposite of 'affable'?

Back

The opposite of affable is unfriendly or hostile.

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What does 'sustained' mean in the context of suffering?

Back

Sustained means to experience something continuously or for an extended period.

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What does 'pained' mean?

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Pained means feeling or showing physical or emotional discomfort.

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What does 'fruitless' mean?

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Fruitless means producing no useful results or outcomes.

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What does 'arguable' mean?

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Arguable means open to argument or debate; not certain.