English 3 Week 1 & 2 Vocabulary Review

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What does the word 'accost' mean?

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To approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively.

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Use 'accost' in a sentence.

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She accosted the stranger on the street to ask for directions.

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What does the word 'brevity' mean?

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The quality of being brief or concise in duration or expression.

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Use 'brevity' in a sentence.

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He admired the speaker's brevity, as the speech lasted only five minutes.

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What does the word 'compulsory' mean?

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Required by law or a rule; obligatory.

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Use 'compulsory' in a sentence.

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Wearing a helmet is compulsory for all cyclists in this city.

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What does the word 'ambivalent' mean?

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Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

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Use 'ambivalent' in a sentence.

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She felt ambivalent about accepting the job offer, seeing both pros and cons.

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What does the word 'austere' mean?

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Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance; having no comforts or luxuries.

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Use 'austere' in a sentence.

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The room's austere decoration consisted of only a bed and a chair.